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Keep the Highway Closer

from Born For These Times (unmastered) by Benjamin Blake

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On a bed of leaves, we shared the dreams of a life that we would complete
We parted ways but said the End of Days was always where we’d meet
And I keep my friends close
But I gotta keep the highway closer
Good goddamn, who’d have faith in a man
Who can’t pay for what he’s selling?

In tears we laid on the bed we made that looked something like a shallow grave
To hearing you crying inside of your four post night while I just acted like it wasn’t my fault
For holding my lover close
But leaving the back door open
Good goddamn, who could love a man
Who’s afraid of what he’s after?

There was a promise made from the lights of the stage
Was it freedom or just 15 of fame?
I go to work every day but I still can’t explain why I never really loved what I do
And I keep my obligations, it’s true
But I keep my fantasies closer
Good goddamn, who’d give voice to a man
Who can’t say just what he’s after?

There’s a place I know at the end of the road
If we keep walking, we’ll step right out of time
From what I know of you, friend, you’ve got good intentions
And I’ve always seen a light in your eyes
And I keep my friends close
But I always keep the highway closer
Good goddamn, will you befriend a man
Who’s trying to turn you on to what he’s after?

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from Born For These Times (unmastered), released April 19, 2018

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