Big Sky Country

The bitter pink polka-dot It hides under sage brush and snake The one lane red bridge slow-mo drive by Just a blink and a wave, summer breaks Begin with snow and ghost towns, grey and a overgrown A walk down lovers' lane, the roses and rain A place so big you live so small It takes years to leave a life to come back Your memory's always better than the return This life, my home is gone The valleys and streams suck you in Frost comes before the turning leaf Summer is just a myth, everything fades to grey Day is so suddenly night, fireplace, snow and gasoline Remind me, dad, where did you go? These sweaters are tired and full of holes Don't worry, mom, I'll be fine. I find that I'm forever cold inside. It gets in you, it gets in your bones. Quiet white nights, empty of stars, Keep my eyes open.