Eyes were heavy, the sky was turning grey
Destination was a day's drive north away
Had to rest my head, try not to think
Found a motel, parked my car
Near a Carlsbad whiskey bar
Wandered on over, thinkin' I could use a drink;
So I had a drink, then I had another;
Saw a woman ride a breeze right through the door
Kind of face you swear you've seen before
In a rock video, or a post-punk magazine
Lean legs like a bargain wine
Black lips lookin' so devine
She saw me starin, she knew I liked what I'd seen;
So I bought her a drink, she bought me another,
I lost my filter and she lost her buffer
When the walls came down we crossed the street
To the cheap motel where I'd planned to sleep
Tattoos and cigarettes, Chilled wine and warm regrets
Smooth whiskey and cocaine, Weren't enough to dull her pain
Black lace and satin skin, Made her feel alive again
Made her feel less alone, made me feel almost home
Eyes were heavy but I managed to open em up
Let her lay while I filled a dusty cup
Of hotel water for the fire burning in my head
Knew I'd already burned the day
Figured I would go and pay
For another day in these four walls and bed
Paid for a day, thought about another
Came back in, I could hear the water pour
Heard her voice invite me in through the shower door
Washed away our lingering hangover
Asked her if she'd like to stay
Maybe just for another more day
She said boy, you already won her over
Stole a kiss, then I stole another
Climbed back in bed and curled up under the covers
Told her I was heading for the Oregon coast
If she joined me, I'd make a gracious host
She laughed and said I was full of shit
Heard it all before, I won't fall for it
Didn't plead my case, knew she was right
I was broken and so was she
In a village by the sea
So I just smiled, 'cause we still had tonight
Tattoos and cigarettes, Chilled wine and warm regrets
Smooth whiskey and cocaine,Weren't enough to dull her pain
Black lace and satin skin, Made her feel alive again
Made her feel less alone, made me feel almost home
In a world of wicked men, I could've been a better friend
But instead of judging me, she held me tenderly
In the morning she was gone, no note by the telephone
Just a smile on the mirror that faded when the shower mist cleared
Made some coffee, burned some toast,
Then I headed, up the coast,
Knew I had, a long drive ahead
She rode with me, in my head
credits
from Edge of a Broken Dream,
track released February 28, 2020
Written and recorded by Scott E. Wells
Scott's lyrics are heavily influenced by the story tellers his Dad listened to on their many road trips to their favorite fishing destinations. Scott currently resides and records in Fargo, North Dakota.
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