

Prompt / Lyrics
(Verse 1) The factory gate is chained and locked tight They moved the whole line in the middle of the night The foreman just shrugged and he handed me a check While I’m still feeling that sand on my neck I walked up the drive to an empty front hall No pictures of us left up on the wall She took the good car and the dog and the keys Left me with nothing but shaking in my knees (Chorus) Empty bottles on a hardwood floor I don’t know who I am no more The silence is a loud, ringing sound Since they put my brothers in the ground (Verse 2) The morning is grey and the whiskey is cheap I’m tired of the secrets I’m trying to keep I stare at my medals and I stare at the sky Counting the reasons I didn't just die The bank sent a letter, the power’s been cut Every door in this town is staying bolted shut I can’t find a rhythm, I can’t find a place I’m sick of the memory of her face (Chorus) Empty bottles on a hardwood floor I don’t know who I am no more The silence is a loud, ringing sound Since they put my brothers in the ground (Bridge) One more glass to numb the head One last look at the unmade bed I’m tired of the fight, I’m tired of the day There ain't no reason left to stay (Outro) I pick it up, it’s cold and black There ain't no way of turning back The lights go out, the room gets still Against my own damn will
Tags
Gravelly Outlaw Country, raw male voice, solo acoustic guitar, whiskey-soaked, mournful, lonesome, gritty, sparse, sad
3:38
No
3/6/2026