The Letter
Whirlwind of Life: Hayes Carll's Odyssey in Wild People
Lyrics
I meet some wild people out here
I encounter various unpredictable individuals in this place.
Those who are pretendin' and others more sincere
Some are pretending, while others are more genuine.
A few that outright scare me and ones that I hold dear
There are those who genuinely frighten me, and others I deeply care about.
I meet some wild people out here
I consistently come across unconventional and diverse people here.
You won't believe the things I have done
I have engaged in extraordinary and perhaps risky activities.
Racin' down this highway like a bullet from a gun
Speeding down the highway at an incredible pace, resembling a bullet.
This life is like to kill me but it sure has been fun
This challenging life might be detrimental, but it has been enjoyable.
You won't believe the things I have done
I've experienced things that may be hard to believe.
Birdy says, I outta go home
A person named Birdy advises me to return home.
I swear I tried to reach you but the cop took my phone
I attempted to contact you, but a police officer confiscated my phone.
Them Tulsa women's nicer when they leave me alone
Tulsa women are kinder when they keep their distance from me.
Birdy says, I outta go home
Birdy suggests that I should go back to my place.
I don't know how I got this way
I'm unsure about the path that led me to my current state.
Burnin'g thorough my nights and wastin' my days
Nights are filled with burning emotions, and days are wasted.
So many people talking, I forgot what to say
Amidst numerous voices, I've forgotten what I should express.
I don't know how I ended up this way
I don't understand how I ended up in this situation.
I meet some wild people out here, wild people
I continue to encounter unconventional and diverse people.
Those who are pretendin' and others more sincere
Some pretend, while others are genuinely sincere.
A few that outright scare me and ones that I hold dear
There are those who genuinely frighten me, and others I deeply care about.
I meet some wild people out here
I consistently come across unconventional and diverse people.
I meet some wild people out here
I continually encounter unpredictable and diverse individuals.
I hope that you sleep well tonight
I wish you peaceful sleep tonight.
Know that I am dreamin' of you, hope you're alright
Understand that I am dreaming of you and hope you are well.
I'm gonna be there come dawn's early light
I will be there when the early light of dawn arrives.
I hope that you sleep well tonight
I hope you have restful sleep tonight.
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