Headlights Low

Lyrics

[Intro] Yeah Keep the headlights low [Verse 1] Cold fries in the cupholder, rain on the glass You said you knew a shortcut, I was watching the map Corner-store receipt folded underneath the dash Every little choice can turn a good night bad I keep my circle small, no names in the phone Old shoes by the doorway, still walk like stone You asked what I was chasing, I said getting back home But the block keeps calling every time I’m alone [Chorus] Don’t make a move if you don’t know the cost One wrong turn and the whole route’s lost I came up quiet, I was raised by the frost Keep one eye open, no matter who you trust [Verse 2] Bus stop after midnight, blue light on the rain Mama left a message saying, “Please don’t stay late” I put the phone away, let the silence say my name Some roads look familiar but they never end the same New coat, old habits, dust on the cuff Talk big in the doorway, disappear when it’s rough I learned every promise ain’t worth calling a bluff So I count what I carry and I never show much [Chorus] Don’t make a move if you don’t know the cost One wrong turn and the whole route’s lost I came up quiet, I was raised by the frost Keep one eye open, no matter who you trust [Bridge] If I leave before sunrise, let the porch light burn If I say I’m done looking back, don’t wait for my return There’s a lesson in the silence, there’s a price in every turn I’m just trying to make it out before the pages start to burn [Outro] Headlights low Hands steady No more shortcuts I’m getting home