Wade out into the stream and feel me
Rush past your shins and down to your feet
When we're done here dry yourself upon the lawn
If the night can't be ours then let me be your morning sun
Cause it's no way to live, on the outskirts of town
Don't fear the dead wood, there's plenty living inside
There are few too many trees here left unclimbed
My woman, my woman I'll be your branch you be my bride
Let that city sing, we'll hear it all on our backs
And climb down, fearing for our hearts but not our necks
Cause it's no way to live, on the outside looking in
Babe this ain't no plea, it's a conversation
And the rain outside it soothes me, it moves me to adoration
Cause it's no way to live, on the water's edge
Cause it's no way to live, with your heart like a sieve filled up with sand
Cause it's no way to live, on that southbound train your head's in your hands
Cause it's no way to live, when you give your heart freely but it's not accepted
But your my woman, my woman, my woman, and I love you all the same
credits
from Branch & Bride,
released May 18, 2012
Justin Kilburn - vocals, guitar
Gypsy George - various stringed instruments, drums, lap steel, guitar
Robin Bacior - vocals
Jamey Hamm - vocals
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