I have often said, I could live forever if not for death.
And I have often felt, my cards were pulled from the bottom when they were dealt.
And in one dream I saw, a trip I took revealed before a fall.
An argument from desire, I have had my feet held to the fire.
Oh, leave me wanting.
Oh, keep me haunting.
Oh, leave me wanting.
Oh, keep me haunting.
All my life I sought, to live outside the law and not be caught.
And in my ignorance, refusing any counsel to be taught.
Sowing to the wind, a reaper of the whirlwind til the end.
Reason is abandoned, this insanity I will defend.
Oh, leave me wanting.
Oh, keep me haunting.
Oh, leave me wanting.
Oh, keep me...
I am the son who demands that which I am entitled.
My head held high, I've been searching in vain for my rival.
Riches to rags have been wasted in trade for survival.
Fully expecting upon my return a reprisal.
Silence your lips before raising dead issues,
Clemency covering my former life,
Blood shed in stead has now made a way,
For My Revival.
I will be met at the gallows by my accuser.
Finger of scorn pointing me out to be the abuser.
Beckon my witness to refute the charges against me.
Face to the ground, I plead mercy, reveal my destiny.
Silence your lips before raising dead issues,
Clemency covering my former life,
Blood shed in stead has now made a way,
For My Revival.
Soulful guitar interplay form the heart of this lovely Americana collaboration from Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 2, 2018