Fallin' Out
Lost Roads and Lonely Nights: Robert Earl Keen's Heartfelt Journey
Lyrics
I drove all night to be here, I only stopped for gas
I traveled throughout the night to get here, only making a stop for fuel.
Saw the sun come up this morning as I came across the pass
I witnessed the sunrise this morning while crossing the mountain pass.
I'm tired and wired and uninspired and broke in many ways
I feel exhausted, restless, lacking inspiration, and financially unstable in various ways.
I'm hoping you won't mind if I stay a couple days
I'm hoping you won't object to me staying for a couple of days.
I called about a week ago to let you know the score
I made a call about a week ago to update you on my situation.
But I didn't leave a message 'cause I wasn't really sure
I didn't leave a message because I wasn't certain if you would even want to hear from me.
You'd even want to see me after all I put you through
I'm unsure if you'd be willing to see me again after the difficulties I've caused you.
But I really couldn't help myself feelin' how I do
Despite my doubts, I couldn't control my feelings for you.
My nights are long and lonely roads, my days are just the same
My nights are filled with lonesome journeys, and my days are equally solitary.
And every single song I write is crying out your name
Every song I write reflects the pain of missing you and longing for you.
If I've slept a wink at all I can't remember when
I'm unsure if I've slept at all recently because of my emotional state.
'Cause fallin' out of love ain't half as good as fallin' in
Falling out of love doesn’t compare to the joy of falling in love.
I'll sleep out on the sofa, I won't take up much room
I'll sleep on the sofa to not inconvenience you, and I won't take up much space.
Leave my stuff out in the car 'cause I'll be goin' soon
I'll keep my belongings in the car as I'll be leaving soon.
Somewhere down the line I'll write you letters now and then
In the future, I might write letters to you sporadically.
I know that you won't read a word but I can still pretend
Even though I know you won't read them, I'll still pretend you might.
My nights are long and lonely roads, my days are just the same
My nights and days continue to be filled with solitude and longing for you.
And every single song I write is crying out your name
Each song I create echoes my yearning for you and the pain of separation.
If I've slept a wink at all I can't remember when
I can't recall the last time I had a peaceful sleep due to my emotional turmoil.
'Cause fallin' out of love ain't half as good as fallin' in
The experience of falling out of love is nowhere near as fulfilling as the initial experience of falling in love.
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