Days Like These

I found a friend in you
Someone to call when my day was through
But on this road it's clear
That nothing is precious
And nothing comes cheap
In a time spent sucking on a thorn so deep

Big daddy on the road
The hardest hand that I've ever hold
I don't know how long you can keep
Beating yourself up
And pleading with God for a good night's rest
And a steady job

Something reminded me of a nice encounter Wednesday
And something said then thrown away into the breeze

The question on your lips
The burden of my innocence slips
I'm searching night as is
I'm keeping my promise
I won't feed the storm
I'm a canvas clean
There's a baby born

I am a jungle gym
Remove your shoes and baby climb in
I am a home for men like you
Who chew at the bit for a pony to ride
Til the day grows dim and tomorrow slides by

Something reminded me of a nice encounter Wednesday
And something said then thrown away into the breeze

Darling I won't forget
All the times we spoke of our regrets
And walked back to the lives we left
On days like these

I found a friend in you
Someone to call when my day was through
But on this road it's clear
That nothing is precious
And nothing comes cheap
In a time spent sucking on a thorn so deep