Burn Bright

by Scot Robinson, Bobby Cameron (Scot Free Sessions)

 

When we first met 
My edges were rough 
You were the shine 
That polished my rust 

You gave me your love 
The arc of your touch 
You dreamed of the sun 
My love wasn't enough
 
CHORUS

We used to burn bright 
A long time ago 
Though the light faded 
There still was a glow
 
Thought you'd be there 
You're not around 
There's dirt on my shovel 
Your coffin's in the ground
 
Over the years
We still kept in touch
I'd give you a call 
I missed you so much
 
You gave me your love 
Strength and advice 
By then it was awful 
You were someone's new wife
 
CHORUS

We used to burn bright 
A long time ago 
Though the light faded 
There still was a glow
 
Thought you'd be there 
You're not around 
There's dirt on my shovel 
Your coffin's in the ground
 
Once you reached the sun 
There was nowhere to go 
Last saw you in an airport 
Down Mexico
 
I was never your destination 
I was somewhere between 
I was somewhere between 
Your past and your dreams 

CHORUS

We used to burn bright 
A long time ago 
Though the light faded 
There still was a glow
 
Thought you'd be there 
You're not around 
There's dirt on my shovel 
Your coffin's in the ground