The Memory

(Verse 1)

The factory gate is chained and locked tight

They moved the whole line in the middle of the night

The foreman just shrugged and he handed me a check

While I’m still feeling that sand on my neck

I walked up the drive to an empty front hall

No pictures of us left up on the wall

She took the good car and the dog and the keys

Left me with nothing but shaking in my knees

(Chorus)

Empty bottles on a hardwood floor

I don’t know who I am no more

The silence is a loud, ringing sound

Since they put my brothers in the ground

(Verse 2)

The morning is grey and the whiskey is cheap

I’m tired of the secrets I’m trying to keep

I stare at my medals and I stare at the sky

Counting the reasons I didn't just die

The bank sent a letter, the power’s been cut

Every door in this town is staying bolted shut

I can’t find a rhythm, I can’t find a place

I’m sick of the memory of her face

(Chorus)

Empty bottles on a hardwood floor

I don’t know who I am no more

The silence is a loud, ringing sound

Since they put my brothers in the ground

(Bridge)

One more glass to numb the head

One last look at the unmade bed

I’m tired of the fight, I’m tired of the day

There ain't no reason left to stay

(Outro)

I pick it up, it’s cold and black

There ain't no way of turning back

The lights go out, the room gets still

Against my own damn will