Antebellum

In the fall we circle through the leaves

And talk about the little ones

And we smile, but never say too much

The moment always vanishing

One by one the neighbors' lights come on

Our October day is almost gone

I know the border lines we drew between us

Keep the weapons down

Keep the wounded safe

I know our antebellum innocence

Was never meant to see the light of our armistice day

In the spring, we climbed the rolling hills

And talked about our budding plans

And we smiled

Our faces like a mirror showing us our secret sides

But then the fights, the sharp words splintering the night

How I couldn't be what you'd need

But oh how I could make you bleed

I know the border lines we drew between us

Keep the weapons down

Keep the wounded safe

I know our antebellum innocence was never meant to see the light of our armistice

But how much would I give to have it back again?

How much did we lose to live this way?

You'll go home... I'll stay here

Seasons keep on marching

I'll stay here... you'll go home

With only strangers watching