Story Behind The Song
Sad song about a bust-up
| Song Length |
2:55 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Similar Artists |
Bob Dylan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Here lies the child asleep as I hold her
Her head on my shoulder and breathing so slow.
I like a mule, eyes wet and misty
Heart softened by whiskey getting ready to go.
Old fool am I to do other's bidding
Who was I kidding to think I could shun
The heart of my daughter; blood's thicker than water
And life just gets shorter for love on the run.
Here stands the wife, eyes cold and doubting
All through but the shouting I hope we stay friends.
Raising her child with love and affection
From kiss to conception as a busted heart mends.
Old fool am I as downhill I'm skidding
Who was I kidding to think I had won
The heart of the mother who still loved another
Now I run for cover from love on the run.
Here walks the father no wiser nor bitter
No fighter nor quitter just flesh blood and bone.
They both wave goodbye and yell see ya later
And I just a traitor wander off alone.
Old fool am I faking indifference
Agreeing in sufferance to what must be done.
Old fool am I; the end of a chapter
No happily ever after just love on the run.