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Left Tulsa Sunday under cover of the storm,
Leaving Tulsa on a stormy day, attempting to escape unnoticed.
No time to think, no time to cry, no time to mourn
No time for reflection, tears, or mourning as they hurry away.
Of what we've done we're now pariahs wanted dead
They are now outcasts and targets for their actions.
Now we're flying down the road that even devils fear to tread
Driving down a dangerous path, facing consequences feared even by devils.
The willow tree bends away as we fly by
The willow tree, a symbol of mourning, bends as they pass, emphasizing the gravity of their situation.
Even Mother Nature wants to punish us tonight
Even nature seems to disapprove and wants to punish them.
It only takes a second for a shot to leave a gun
A momentary action like a gunshot can have profound and irreversible consequences.
It only takes a moment for a heart to be undone
A brief moment can shatter a heart and alter destinies.
It only takes an instant for your soul to turn to black
An instant choice can lead to a darkening of the soul.
Because bullets, blood and buckled knees cannot be taken back
The consequences of violence are permanent and cannot be undone.
The willow trees bend away as we fly by
The willow trees continue to bend, emphasizing the ongoing severity of their journey.
Even Mother Nature wants to punish us tonight
Nature persists in its desire to punish them.
Move closer dear it seems the ending has begun
As the end approaches, the plea to come closer and face it together.
We made a vow to stay together til it's done
A commitment to stay together until the inevitable conclusion.
Sirens flashing, lightning crashing, bullets swarm
Amid chaos with sirens, lightning, and bullets, they move forward.
Hold my shaking hand as we head straight into the storm
A shaky but shared resolve to face the storm, possibly a metaphor for their fate.
The willow trees bend away as we fly by
The willow trees continue to bear witness as they speed past.
Mother Nature had her vengeance tonight
Mother Nature enforces her vengeance, possibly indicating the unfolding consequences.
Time to pay the price for our deed we can't defend
Recognition of the impending price to be paid for their deeds, acknowledging the indefensibility.
I'll see you on the other side my love until the end
An acknowledgment of an inevitable end, expressing love until the last moment.
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