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.
In time we might walk the straight line
But with memories of a grapevine
A guitar, as we came close from far
Forgot about the war
We barely touched
As if being watched
[Chorus:]
And even in time
We'll give in to crime
We'll be on the line
Pulling our weight
Many miles from where I'm sleeping
You share laughter in the evening
As do I, in the great divine
Yours is mine
We'll find love
The kind we're dreaming of
[Chorus]
But with memories of a grapevine
A guitar, as we came close from far
Forgot about the war
We barely touched
As if being watched
[Chorus:]
And even in time
We'll give in to crime
We'll be on the line
Pulling our weight
Many miles from where I'm sleeping
You share laughter in the evening
As do I, in the great divine
Yours is mine
We'll find love
The kind we're dreaming of
[Chorus]
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I can't help thinking this song is about war. It seems really obvious, about a couple who are separated by the war. The mention of the 'line' and 'pulling our weight' for the war effort. They want to be together but all they can do is dream of it at the moment.