The Liberty Line

(Verse 1)

I’ve spent seventeen years fighting smoke and heat

Draggin’ lines through the hell on a city street

I can douse the flames, I can save the frame

But I can’t put out the chaotic shame

Of a house that you burned down.

Now I’m headed East,

Gripping the wheel,

Chasing a ghost through a frozen sky.

(Chorus)

Oh, Liberty, you took your name too far

Left our brand new angel in a stranger’s car.

You ran back to the past, to a man you feared

While the ink on the birth certificate hadn't even dried.

Yeah, you call it freedom, I call it a crime

Now I’m white-knuckling roads on the county line.

I can’t save you, baby, I’m done trying to,

I’m just driving,

To get to the truth.

(Verse 2)

You told me stories ‘bout the way he was

How he broke the trust just because he does.

Said he hurt the kids, said he had a black heart

Now you’re letting him back for a brand new start?

Well, I’ve got a son who looks at me with pride

And I won’t let chaos take him for a ride.

You can keep the drama, you can keep your past,

I’m just here for the safety of my angel, I’m done with the rest.

(Bridge)

(Music drops to just drums and bass - building tension)

I’m a father first, and I’m killing the pain.

I’m the grey rock, baby, I’m the mountain side

I’m the only safe harbor where those kids can hide.

You chose the chaos, so you get the storm

I’m breaking the link in this rusty chain.

(Guitar Solo)

(Screaming, bluesy guitar solo that mimics the winding roads and the frustration)

(Chorus)

Oh, Liberty, you took your name too far

Left our brand new angel in a stranger’s car.

You ran back to the past, to a man you feared

While the ink on the birth certificate hadn't even dried.

Yeah, you call it freedom, I call it a crime

Now I’m white-knuckling roads on the county line.

I can’t save you, baby, I’m done trying to

I’m just driving For my angel.

(Outro)

(Acoustic guitar fades back in)

Yeah, the road is long tonight.

But the rearview mirror is looking awful bright.

I’m letting you go.

I’m letting you go.

I’m just driving home.

(Final chord rings out)

(Male)