Farewell Flight

Melancholy

Farewell Flight


Loosen your tie, unbutton your shirt 
Priorities straight 
First things first 
Relaxing as your eyes close, your hands upon the wheel 
The whole of the day is stuck in your brain 
Stare straight ahead as the rain comes sliding down the windshield 
Tears are sliding down your face 
But, I just tell myself, I have to go on living 
I have to keep on breathing, even if it kills me 
And in time, my words ring true: Babe, you know I love you, but I've nothing to give you, and I am no good for you 
Gas station signs and white dotted lines shining at night 
Lonely is mine 
I'm speeding on the way home 
What am I rushing to? Is it glowing TVs? Or indie movies? I'll try anything to keep me busy 
I'm so afraid to let go, but I'm scared of holding on 
Still, I just tell myself (as I go on living, as I keep on breathing) that this will one day kill me 
But, in time your words ring true: Son, you know I love you. I've always been there for you 
What more could I have for you? So, slow your heart down, and close your eyes, now 
Let go of your thoughts, now, and slow your words down 
So I just tell myself, I need to go on living 
I need to keep on breathing 
I need to let this kill me