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.
remember last time, you know how it went
i thought i served you all too well
and all along i had something in my eye
how long can we go this close,
how soon before my laughs die?
if i had to tell you, something about myself
i don't think that you could have handled it well
you don't put up with so much stuff that you're cool
how did i really last, how soon
were you sick of me too?
why don't we just go and ruin everything by
taking this westbound, i know i seem too keen
we'll only stop to talk about our feelings
how good did you really feel,
how much was he willing to spare
i've never written a love song, but i will for you
i thought i served you all too well
and all along i had something in my eye
how long can we go this close,
how soon before my laughs die?
if i had to tell you, something about myself
i don't think that you could have handled it well
you don't put up with so much stuff that you're cool
how did i really last, how soon
were you sick of me too?
why don't we just go and ruin everything by
taking this westbound, i know i seem too keen
we'll only stop to talk about our feelings
how good did you really feel,
how much was he willing to spare
i've never written a love song, but i will for you
Lyrics submitted by leahZelf
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This song is amazing. you people need to discuss its amazingness, pronto
i concur, masonchambers,this song is amazing. actually the whole album is! cannot/won't stop listening to it. i also cannot wait to seem them live july 30th :)
this song is great, i really like the "i've never written a love song . . ." part. so simple but so powerful. it make's me miss my girl who's away in austraila. i didn't realize how deep my feelings are for her til she left.<br /> <br /> i saw these guys open for blitzen trapper this year and they really stole the show.
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