I don’t believe in ghosts but I do believe some things can haunt you long after they happen. Thus, this song.
lyrics
You've slipped in again like late autumn wind
Cool respects to pay
Even though it was years ago
You quietly stole away
I still see your eyes flashing angry
Warnings that never will end
While you were never much good for a smile
You were good to us all 'til the end
Beneath that mask of iron will
And coke spoon so debonair
Lay a girl who lost all her dreams
But still had courage to care
His cocaine and wine went down fine
Chaser to marriage gone bad
But you never let your new best friend
Touch the real friends you had
You were just so terrified
Of ending up old and unknown
You held him so tight most every night
In a bed that wasn't your own
You tried to be strong but then in the end
After two years clean and alone
You took every pill then took your leave
While sitting next to the phone
My turn to leave sweet Annie
Pardon I do gently pray
Your visit begs such solitude
And this is our family day
Unlike you I did find love
Laughter rings out in this home
But I won't forget you never found
A family of your very own
Beneath that mask of iron will
And coke spoon so debonair
Lay a girl who lost all her dreams
But still had courage to care
credits
from Letters Home,
released July 23, 2008
John MacLean: vocal and acoustic guitar
Seth Connelly: upright bass, accordion, and autoharp
