The Ballad of Emmerson Lonestar-Mystery Jets

[00:01.76]“The Ballad of Emmerson Lonestar” [00:19.60]Just a lonestar in the sky, treading the night [00:28.41]Cutting loose the mess you left, taking flights [00:37.61]From coast to coast, you move like a ghost, trying to break the past [00:46.65]So follow the road to wherever it goes and strike up another chance [00:57.65]Lonestar counting all the people and the passing time [01:07.15]You are high above the mountain and the columbine [01:18.66]She bored a hole right through your brain [01:24.01]At Citrus Heights [01:27.52]Fallen angel of her you make my first light [01:36.86]Well ain't it sad when you feel it this bad and your body burns to know [01:45.99]The shape of her limbs as the night bird sings, all framed in afterglow [01:56.41]Lonestar counting all the people and the passing time [02:06.87]You are watching all the wishes dying on the vine [02:16.95]Lonestar flies above the mountain and the columbine [02:27.32]How far do I have to wander before the dream is mine? [02:38.79]Well now you know, there's no way back to your old life [02:56.53]Like two trains on the same track, you collide [03:06.02]The roses are red, all the words that you said as she lay by your side [03:14.99]But all you could think as you stood by the sink was wash me away with the tide [03:26.33]This time, wanna show I feel. [03:30.90]This time want a love that's real [03:35.72]This time gonna know where I stand. [03:39.58]This time wanna be in command. [03:44.94](x4)