Jagged Pile

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Jackson saved his pennies for a lifetime, maybe more Finally put the keys into his hand down at the store That Ford was shining bright, caught the sun upon the hood He promised every neighbor he’d treat that engine good He was king of the county, high up in the seat With rhythm in the rubber and the gravel beneath his feet [Chorus] But ten days later, the metal started screaming A ditch and a tree, it wasn't what he was dreaming He went flying through the glass, a lesson in the air But he landed on his boots with a steady, hollow stare Yeah, he’s bruised and he’s shaking, and the fear is running deep But you oughta see his truck, it’s a jagged pile to keep [Verse 2] Now the asphalt’s getting longer, got a heavy miles to go Walking back to school, just moving painful and slow Every step is quiet, just the wind inside his head Thinking ‘bout the moment that the front end turned to lead He walked away a legend, walked away a champ With a limp in his stride and a flickering lamp [Chorus] ‘Cause ten days later, the metal started screaming A ditch and a tree, it wasn't what he was dreaming He went flying through the glass, a lesson in the air But he landed on his boots with a steady, hollow stare Yeah, he’s bruised and he’s shaking, and the fear is running deep But you oughta see his truck, it’s a jagged pile to keep [Outro] Yeah, the walk is getting long Just a lesson in a song He’s alive, he’s standing tall Just a victim of the call [Instrumental]