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I can’t dodge many more bullets, so I guess I’ll unload my guns
We can beat them into plowshares; plant a garden to share
With everyone we love, and though I love I love you
I understand your need to run
I have worn those shoes, just leave your key in the door when you go
Time slowed down and then stood still when I was on that red-eyed flight
I needed all of what you had to bring me down from my jetlagged high
You said the hangovers can be brutal and, baby, you were right
I got lost amidst apocalyptic billboards, wind farms, and women
Who wanted their lovers with the spirit of the high desert
All painted petrified and pure as gold
But now all I want is to keep some of my secrets safe with you
It makes me feel quite sure I never will grow old
And that’s a good thing, babe, I just want you to know
I know I’ve paid my money down, but I can break that fucking lease
because I don’t need California the way I need you next to me
And I’ll bury my hatchet in Virginia if that’s where you long to be
But if you need to go alone, that’s ok, just tell me so
There’s something wicked in this town and I hate seeing your soul conform
I’m worn out on roughshod east coast winters, but I love keeping you warm
And giving you the deepest cover whenever you feel like it’s gonna storm
I know you were there for me when I was out of my damn mind
When I felt the need to map some things and find myself in desert springs
But I totaled my car in Tucumcari, New Mexico
And in the moment between the brights and blood, I swear a voice said
“Boy, get home. Quit being hard. Stop trying to grow old.”
And I dreamt of you as I slept on the side of the road
It was a good dream, babe, I just want you to know
We’ve got a good thing, babe, I just want you to know

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from Tucumcari, New Mexico and Other Songs, released November 20, 2012

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