At Least

Early in the morning one day in mid-July
I sought refuge from the heat in a bus just down the street, I don't know why
I saw a women soaked in pain, turned to ask her for her name, I don't know why
But it started at her eyes
She had a scar like tears running down her cheek
Tucked her hair behind her ear and softly began to speak
She said "Son, don't be afraid, what life may send your way
The bitter morning air is worth the blood you'll have to taste
She cracked a smile and pulled the line and stepped into the light
The bus doors would part and bend, I never saw her again

I don't know why I hear you calling out to me
I don't know why I feel so drained when I'm asleep
I don't know why I hear you calling out to me
I don't know why but I won't die, no, not like this

Wait for something, hold your own
Please forgive me when it's said and done (That's all)

Can't you feel his gaze against your skin
Like the sun's rays; hot, dry and constant
You look like someone I can save
Just let me put him in his place
Let me put him in his place
I wish she said it to my face

I don't know why I hear you calling out to me
I don't know why I feel so drained when I'm asleep
I don't know why I hear you calling out to me
I don't know why but I won't die, no, not like this

Don't know where you'll be without me
Or if you need me at all, I'll wait it out and leave the grief completely
My only hope is that you're moving on
You're moving on

Water in your eyes I know that you can't see
Take my hand, you'll feel them, real as I can be
This mud and all the rain can't stop the weight beneath my feet
No I won't die, no, I won't die not like this at least