Virginia

I took a drive by the old movie theater
I haven't been back in at least ten years
The parking lots and plazas never change
And your house still is hidden in the woods
I used to go there everyday even before I could
Back my car out of the driveway
I'd take a detour to see you everyday
Now at the mention of your name, oh I run away
You were the only place I felt sane
Now coming back makes me wanna sleep in your bed again
And keep your pictures in my pocket like we never ended
But to your point, I was the one who had to escape

Slow down
The brake lights flash in the traffic
You'll be fine
Get out
Before they close the border and you're out of time

I thought my return would spark a memory
Feelings flooding back, but it shows my new apathy
And you've lost yourself in a new lust
The seconds on the clock tick faster than they ever did
I'm reaching for the time when they just called us kids
Back when all we had was trust in each other

Slow down
I would've given anything to fit your mold
Get out
I told myself, 'cause with you I would've grown old
And been stuck

And I believed in God because your mama did
Funny how things change because now I can't live without Him
Once upon a time that you was
And I've spent so much time watching you love everyone else
All the while, I faked a smile
Completely lost myself
I never meant anything
You had me fooled

Slow down
Those wedding bells already chimed once before
Get out
It seems I'm not the only one still keeping score