late night
next flight
something calls me to the light
and if i
don't return
know that i am finally home
i am learning all the landmarks
mapping out the territory
soaking up the culture
learning all her history
certain parts are dangerous
but i wanna know those, too
it's easier for a man who's paid his dues
deadlines, responsibilities
i intend to tend to all of these
but miami is on the horizon, shimmering
and i know i'll get there if i take my time
and that modest, decent life
that should have been hers the whole time
i think it's time she tried
midnight
next life
things we couldn't quite get right
pull the next book
won't regret the chance we took
well i intend to take my time
but i won't let the time take me
i'm getting old and i need something to believe
could be my city or your mountains
could be my leather or your lace
it could be north or south
or anywhere between
hangups, insecurities
i intend to put an end to all of these
because miami is on the horizon, shimmering
and i know i'm getting closer all the time
and that modest, decent life
that should be hers and could be mine
well maybe it's time we tried...
credits
from Pictures,
released October 19, 2023
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