Drive away, just get on the interstate. And slip through this closing gate. Pulled into this cheap hotel. I called just to wish you well. . You said, "Don't let love break you down".
I never expected. You to love me. The way I loved you. To have you near. . Was all I wanted. Just to have you near. It's funny how you can forget. There's a world outside yourself.
We pried open my window. Let the summer rush in. And we laughed with the new air. . Now I lay and watch the green leaves. Dance and whisper sweet breath.
When I was a child a story was told. About the devil and a girl, oh, so bold. He offered her riches, a fortune of gold. And lovers abound, but she lifted her soul.
I told them all the ones I love. I'm leaving and I may not return. See lately I've been overcome. A feeling I fear has just begun. . The pain I feel deep inside.
With every word I live again. Through the eyes of another. We'll meet at night, wet from the rain. And surprise each other. . With how we take away the pain.
Standing in front of you, they fade into the wall. And leave behind nothing, nothing at all. . And no, I don't understand how they forget. When so much has passed us by they take what they can get.
Lay your head in my lap. Let the sound of my laugh comfort you now here in the cold. Your face gets wet as the drink slips from my hand. The faster I drive the harder I cry, don't worry I'll get us there.
Let's talk and we'll fill the air with imagery that lasts forever. So this is love that's a lovely thought. You have to care for it to keep it together.
And you tread on the water. When you know you can touch the bottom now. It's the southern way, said your mother. 'Stay in shallow, shallow water don't touch the ground'.
Hold on love. Even when I cry all night. Even when I say I don't love you. Just hold on love. . So my head gets a little cloudy. And the drink goes straight to my heart.
You could go anywhere, anytime and find someone. But how will you know if he's kind. The sun is out but happiness. Only reminds you of the people you hurt.
Now I've traveled across the ocean. With the same shoes just longer hair. Still carry that picture in my wallet. From the photo booth, yeah, it's still there.
We met on that wednesday night. I was down but you were so bright. I remember that wednesday night so well. We played guitar all those afternoons. . Heard records on the floor of your room.