Legacy of Sadness

Wildflowers grow along the fence line

In this "better keep the meter running" life

Beautiful and purple in the sunlight

Trying to put down roots 'cause it's their right

I know some may say they're weeds but I'm not bothered

Nothing delicate like that lasts very long

Just 'cause you were not invited to the party

Don't mean you can't dance when they put on your song

It's been a great lake summer

Busted taillights out on fifty-five

Windows open, headed south to Pontiac all night

This legacy of sadness that's in my people

Reservations like the color of my eyes

Yeah it's harder to pretend, but we survive

Inheritance don't have to be a treasure

Cruelty in the bathroom mirror light

Misery you carry like an anchor

That was meant to keep you from drifting with the tides

Irrational as it may seem, I guess I'm sorry

Even though I know that none of it's my fault

It is easier for me to count my blessings

Than to cry for every single thing we've lost

It's been a great lake summer

Busted taillights out on fifty-five

Windows open, headed south to Pontiac all night

This legacy of sadness that's in my people

Reservations like the color of my eyes

Yeah it's harder to pretend, but we survive

I ran to Baltimore, I could run to Rome

I have run most everywhere, but nothing ever feels like home

When I get to California, I will kiss her poison lips

And reach the logical conclusion, then I'll turn and run again

It's been a great lake summer

Busted taillights out on fifty-five

Windows open, headed south to Pontiac all night

This legacy of sadness that's in my people

Reservations like the color of my eyes

I could lie to you, but I won't waste your time

Yeah it's harder to pretend, but we survive