Maker's Mark

I saw the way you wiped your eyes that night
Those were the last tears holding you back
I started fights to delay and distract
But I could tell it was the last time
Just like the way your momma's holding you back
Just like the way that college pressure attacks
Just like the way your dreams are fading real fast
Well I could tell it was the last time

I would have told you not to give up
The night will sober up
But you'd already made up your mind

Well I still dream of South Carolina
A couple kids, a couple acres on green
But then I wake up on the wrong side of Arizona
Forced to reconcile with reality
Wish I could own up to my petty wrongs
And take you to some honky tonks
Dance until we're whisky'd asleep
I hope that God can fade these scars on my heart
For now I'm left here with a Maker's Mark

I know my dreams were way too much for you
They scared your family and your grandpa too
But I know deep down you still believe on me
Even if I'm a little crazy
Yeah well I just can't help myself
If time was money I'm broke as hell
My framed emotions fell piece by piece

Well I still dream of South Carolina
A couple kids, a couple acres on green
Then I wake up on the wrong side of Arizona
Forced to reconcile with reality
Wish I could round up all our favorite songs
And dance until the night is lost
Then listen to you breath while you sleep
I hope that God can fade these scars on my heart
For now I'm left here with a Maker's Mark

A heartbreakers mark
Like neon in a bar
Like the strings on this guitar
Like Texas and a star
A burnout on a blacktop
A cattle brand with an iron rod
A needle with some ink drops
Pain can stain these memories

Well I still dream of South Carolina
A couple kids, a couple acres on green
Well I wake up on the wrong side of Arizona
Forced to reconcile with reality
Wish we could dive into those deeper talks
And drive until these wheels fall off
And end up at the back of Cave Creek
I hope that God can fade these scars on my heart
For now I'm left here with a Maker's Mark

Yeah I still think of South Carolina
But I guess it just ain't got a place for me