From a Mile Away

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Your red clay boots by the kitchen door Rain on your jacket, keys on the floor You said the county line was calling your name I watched that taillight turn past the grain [Pre-Chorus] You left your coffee cooling in the sink And half a sentence I still overthink [Chorus] You take the long way home when you’re hurting Cut past the fields where the fence leans low I keep the porch light on, though it’s certain You don’t owe me a place you don’t want to go If you come back with the dawn on your shoulders I’ll be right here, but I won’t ask you to stay You take the long way home when you’re hurting I’ll love you honest from a mile away [Verse 2] Your sister called from the feed store lot Said you were laughing like nothing was wrong I found your old map folded in my coat With a blue-ink circle where the river bends slow [Pre-Chorus] I used to think that love meant holding tight Now I’m learning how to leave room inside [Chorus] You take the long way home when you’re hurting Cut past the fields where the fence leans low I keep the porch light on, though it’s certain You don’t owe me a place you don’t want to go If you come back with the dawn on your shoulders I’ll be right here, but I won’t ask you to stay You take the long way home when you’re hurting I’ll love you honest from a mile away [Bridge] Maybe that road runs out by the water Maybe it turns till you know what you need I won’t make a promise you have to carry I’ll keep your name gentle when I speak [Final Chorus] You take the long way home when you’re hurting Cut past the fields where the fence leans low I keep the porch light on, not to pull you Just so you know there’s a place you can go If you come back with the dawn on your shoulders I’ll be right here, and we’ll take it day by day You take the long way home when you’re hurting I’ll love you honest from a mile away [Outro] From a mile away I’ll love you honest from a mile away