When the Dust Comes Down

Lyrics

[Intro] Keys on the counter, map folded in two One last call, then I’m coming for you [Verse 1] Southbound through the hills with the fuel light red Your old address still turning in my head You said, “Don’t be late,” like the clock could forgive I’ve got one clean shirt and a reason to live Past the pawnshop sign, past the shuttered motel Every mile from that mess feels like breaking a spell If you’re waiting by the payphone, keep the line open wide I’m done making exits; I’m coming inside [Chorus] When the dust comes down, let the whole town know I’m not leaving you behind for the easy road If the night asks twice what I’m running from Tell it I found my way back to someone [Verse 2] You kept my spare key in a chipped coffee cup Said the front door sticks, so lift it when you shut I still hear your laugh over tires on the lane Still taste diner coffee and the summer rain No big speech ready, no story to sell Just a tired heart trying to do one thing well When I reach that porch, you can look in my face I’ll stand there unarmed, and I’ll give you the space [Chorus] When the dust comes down, let the whole town know I’m not leaving you behind for the easy road If the night asks twice what I’m running from Tell it I found my way back to someone [Bridge] Leave the porch light off I know the house by heart Keep the chain on, take your time I’ll wait right where we start [Final Chorus] When the dust comes down, let the whole town know I’m not leaving you behind for the easy road If the night asks twice what I’m running from Tell it I found my way back to someone [Outro] Keys on the counter, map folded in two I made it back. I came back for you.