My Next Town

I watch the fields run past the glass
Like every mile forgives my past
The train moves on, I stay awake
Still feeling every choice I made
I tell myself, "don't turn around"
There's something new in my next town

The tracks keep singing under me
Like they know where I need to be

My next town waits beyond this ride
Somewhere my heart can rest awhile
I've worn these thoughts for far too long
Like heavy words inside a song
My next town won't erase the pain
But maybe I can breathe again

The towns go by like passing dreams
Half remembered in silver streams
I lean my head against the glass
And let the silence fill the gaps
Some things break without a sound
Some things heal when no one's around

I close my eyes and hear the rails
Like they're saying I'll be okay

My next town waits, and I don't know
If I'll be different when I go
I've had this hurt for far too long
It's been the shadow in my songs
My next town won't erase the pain
But maybe I can breathe again

Nothing says the night will bend
Nothing says the hurt will end
Nothing tells me where to start
Nothing, just this beating heart

This new town waits beneath my feet
I step down slowly to the street
I've carried this for far too long
Like heavy words inside a song
This new town won't erase the pain
But here I am, I breathe again