I still remember the way to your house
30 minutes
Past the suburbs,
Down the highway,
Turn at the gas station with the broken down cars
Beyond the construction that seemed to be going on since before we were born
The industrial park of Denver.
Tucked just beside was a small vineyard
Smokestacks and power lines in the distance
You promised me in the house basement to protect me
You promised in the vineyard ballroom that we'd dance all night
I became scared to stay with you
The sudden grab of my hand
You'd raise your voice because I didn't understand you
How could I ever?
I never understood how much you loved me,
How you'd die for me,
How you'd make sure.
