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.

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...

You'll go home

I'll stay here

seasons keep on marching...

I'll stay here

you'll go home

with only strangers watching...

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.