Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Oh young lions
This is your kingdom
Every beast has its poison
Every lion has its victim
Choose your crime
Pour the ashes out the window
Empty mickey by the river
Shattered like a broken arrow
Oh young lions
This is your kingdom
Roll out a cradle
Climb out the window
Make your now
Too wild for words
Stumblin' through the city
With the ordinary bird
Choose your crime
Pour the ashes out the window
Empty mickey by the river
Shattered like a broken arrow
Loosen up the collar
Shake of the wire
Run like a river
Glow like a beacon fire
This is your kingdom
Every beast has its poison
Every lion has its victim
Choose your crime
Pour the ashes out the window
Empty mickey by the river
Shattered like a broken arrow
Oh young lions
This is your kingdom
Roll out a cradle
Climb out the window
Make your now
Too wild for words
Stumblin' through the city
With the ordinary bird
Choose your crime
Pour the ashes out the window
Empty mickey by the river
Shattered like a broken arrow
Loosen up the collar
Shake of the wire
Run like a river
Glow like a beacon fire
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