The schools are empty in the summer

And the pools are empty in the winter

And if I'm lucky this year

My empty heart will recover

But it's the autumn of my downfall

And long ago was spring thaw

Seasons change while the tire swings in the yard

And by myself I'll be okay

Find that inner peace of mind, hold on 'til the levee breaks

And the mailbox ain't full, but I'm still walking down that driveway

Making my escape 'til someone writes my name

Avoiding all the highways

'Cause the backroads fill my headspace

And the small towns frame a sad song in my head

But I'm picking a lot more these days

And singing like an earthquake

And this castle once of sand is now in stone

By myself I'll be okay

Find that inner peace of mind, hold on 'til the levee breaks

And the mailbox ain't full, but I'm still walking down that driveway

Making my escape 'til someone writes my name

Sure feels good being lonely

To be alone now feels holy

Left the door ajar for a heart that beats like mine

And these legs will carry me only to

Not backwards, no empty pools

I learned to say goodbye

Now I'm on my way

And by myself I'll be okay

Find that inner peace of mind, hold on 'til the levee breaks

And the mailbox ain't full, but I'm still walking down that driveway

Making my escape 'til someone writes my name

Making my escape 'til someone writes my name