Long Way Gone

[an_idlers_dream]

Waiting downtown at the station
For the bus that’ll carry me home
Once again you’ve made no preparation
I drop a quarter in and wait for the tone
It ain’t you who’s talking on my phone
No, no it’s not you

Waiting downtown at the depot
Cause no fuss I’m leaving this city
For where the lonely girls and boys go
I read all my letters and let out a sigh
It ain’t you in those cars passing by
No, no it’s not you

She told me just the other day to forget it
She told me just the other day to forget her
Well I’ve got to laugh when I tell her
Baby you’re a long way gone

There’s no need for us to say we’re sorry
What’s left to apologize for anyway
Don’t you think about me, don’t you worry
Got a ticket for me downtown at the station
It ain’t you supporting my situation
No, no it’s not you

And when the dust settles and I’m finally gone
Down an old empty road with my soul in hand
With my packed suitcase I left you at dawn
Heading for the sun, stars and moon above
It ain’t you that’s talking about lost love
No, no it’s not you

She told me just the other day to forget it
She told me just the other day to forget her
Well I’ve got to laugh when I tell her
Baby you’re a long way gone

I told her just the other day to forget it
I told her just the other day to forget me
Well I’ve got to laugh when she hears
Baby I’m a long way gone