Relentless, all those teenage dreams we shared.
Wasted, counting stars and holding hands.
This ends tonight. This is the end.
First time offender, we shared a kiss in your parent's house,
on the corner of Southhaven Ave & White Pine Way,
this ends today.
Tonight,
there's a promise kept at the altar waiting
for his blushing bride who will leave him wanting.
Tonight,
I'm the question asked that's left unanswered,
the kiss that lingers with the memories.
I'll see you in the morning.
Dressed in white,
a wolf in sheep's clothing,
I guess the promise ring you gave me
was a weight we could not carry.
Tonight,
there's a promise kept at the altar waiting
for his blushing bride who will leave him wanting.
Tonight,
I'm the question asked that's left unanswered,
the kiss that lingers with the memories.
I'll see you in the morning.
All those long drives, cold eyes,
sitting still, when I was anxious to go home to you.
All those last words I'd take back,
every charming line, each handwoven misstep,
to see you smile again.
credits
from More Than Skies,
track released September 23, 2014
Adam James - Vox, Guitar, Bass.
Emily Lazio - Bg Vox
Derek Smith - Lead Guitar
Philip Corso - Drums
Recorded by Adam James.
Mixed by Bradley Francis Cordaro.
Mastered by Dan Coutant.
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