Long After You're Gone

All my life in a blue hotel room

East Ohio turning brown

I was ready to light the fire

And never turn around

You don’t have to say you’re sorry

There was nowhere left to go

And anyways I’m the one who spilled my drink and lost control

I’m still waiting here

You will persevere

As an echo or the essence

Of a chemical too strong

Why do I let you hold me captive

So long after you’re gone?

North and South abandoned rail lines

Kicking gravel down the road

Under this New England sky I

Was getting old

All my life in downtown highrise

Brutalism and God’s big plan

I was ready to quit my day-job

Walk back home and hold your hand

I’m still waiting here

You will persevere

As an echo or the essence

Of a chemical too strong

Why do I let you hold me captive

So long after you’re gone?

I’m probably not the only one

That still dreams of this place

I’m probably not the only light

That flickers on your face

I’m still waiting here

You will persevere

As an echo or the essence

Of a chemical too strong

Why do I let you hold me captive

So long after you’re gone?