American Nomads - Dogtooth Bend lyrics

Blue lights up ahead… i see them now Down on the mississippi heading north with the tide Found work on a freighter, so i hitched myself a ride Been hiding from the law, since i can’t remember when Done some wicked things, there’s no way to defend I’m running to a dead end, can’t lie or pretend 12 gauge is my best friend Up ahead at dogtooth bend Thought i was superman way back when i was young Held-up a liquor store and i did it just for fun Moved up to the city where i thought i’d be king Shot a would-be hero and it didn’t mean a thing I’m running to a dead end, can’t lie or pretend 12 gauge is my best friend Up ahead at dogtooth bend Don’t say it’s over, my only friend I’m ain’t here to play, i ain’t here to pretend Don’t say it’s over, not ‘til the end Up ahead i see the big turn for dogtooth bend Down on the mississippi that’s where i belong Never wanted no trouble, just leave me alone I’m running to a dead end, can’t lie or pretend 12 gauge is my best friend Up ahead at dogtooth bend Blue lights up ahead, i see them now Cutting razors through the mist Throw up both my hands But i’m never going in I’d jump here before the bend but i never learned to float Only thing that can save me now is the sawed-off in my coat I’m running to a dead end, can’t lie or pretend 12 gauge is my best friend Up ahead at dogtooth bend I’m running to a dead end, can’t lie or pretend 12 gauge is my best friend Up ahead at dogtooth bend