Dust and Darkness

I’m rollin’ down a lonesome dirt road, With ghosts in the back and a heavy load. A bottle of shine, half-empty and cold, Chasin' memories of a life I sold. The moon hangs low like an old lantern's light, Murmurs in the dark that haunt me each night. Every mile I cover, searchin' for peace, But them figures keep callin’, never findin' release. [Chorus] Got dust on my boots and a heart full of scars, Livin' in a town that feels like prison bars. With my good ol' friends in this forgotten place, I share my burdens, no need for grace. I’m raisin’ my glass to the pain I’ve crossed, In this dive bar where hope feels lost. Singin' low, holdin' tight, through the night so clear, Life's a journey, brother, through dust and darkness here. [Verse 2] The jukebox croons a lonesome refrain, With echoes of heartache wrapped in the rain. Barmaids wearin’ weariness like a shroud, Pourin’ whiskey while I talk way too loud. Got a buddy ramblin’ 'bout dreams that died, Like faded photos hangin' in the tide. Searchin' for light in this heavy haze, With every drink, I’m drowning in waves. [Chorus] Got dust on my boots and a heart full of scars, Livin' in a town that feels like prison bars. With my good ol' friends in this forgotten place, I share my burdens, no need for grace. I’m raisin’ my glass to the pain I’ve crossed, In this dive bar where hope feels lost. Singin' low, holdin' tight, through the night so clear, Life's a journey, brother, through dust and darkness here. [Bridge] Been many nights I can’t forget, With laughter and silence, no need for regret. From hard times to dreams I’ve sold, I find my truth in the stories told. In this old bar, I bear the strain, In this life I lead, I’m soaked in the rain. [Chorus] Got dust on my boots and a heart full of scars, Livin' in a town that feels like prison bars. With my good ol' friends in this forgotten place, I share my burdens, no need for grace. I’m raisin’ my glass to the pain I’ve crossed, In this dive bar where hope feels lost. Singin' low, holdin' tight, through the night so clear, Life's a journey, brother, through dust and darkness here. [Outro] So if I’m feelin’ lost, I’ll find my way, In this little dive, where the darkness sways. With dust on my boots and a heart full of scars, I’ll keep on livin', no matter how far.