Hey brother
Get yourself together
Don't you wait

Can't you see
I'm waiting in the shadows
To take your place

There is a chance
But I'll keep trying
To tell you the truth
Then end up lying to you

Chorus:
You said you were late
And I planned my escape
Such a happy thing
Just another one of my mistakes
So you held your breath
And you cursed the west
Said you had no choice
You're moving back east where men are men


Your mother
Never found a reason
To hesitate

Now you're waiting
For a warmer welcome
In colder states

chorus

Love's got the border
Why don't you feel free
To cross my state line
And bring yourself to me

It's a hell of a struggle
Been grounded for years
Words that I use up to, oh
For your ears

chorus


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    I like LittleHonda's interp, but I think there is another man involved, because of the first 2 sections. Who is he adressing when he says "hey brother, pull yourself together"? And who's place is he waiting to take?

    I always thought the song was about a girl who cheats on her boyfriend with the narrator and gets pregnant. However, neither guy will own up and take responsibility for the child. The boyfriend doesn't want the baby, but still thinks it's his. The narrator loves the girl, but hasn't told the the boyfriend that he's the real father.

    I don't know, this is just my idea. It's tough because the song keeps changing who it is addressing. I think the first verse is directed towards the boyfriend, and the rest (including the chorus) is for the girl.

    joegoodyon April 26, 2007   Link

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