folk song

you hear me coming
you lie in bed each night
waiting to hear the train
with your eyes closed
you hear it in the distance

so faint at first
you drift off for a moment
but awake again
to the sound of it rushing
the whistle pierces you

you are overwhelmed
you take it all in
the train runs you over
it's there for a moment
but soon it fades away

my train will come
i'm coming in a week
but i am not sure
not sure i can take it
and see you again

each night you hear it
the train in the distance
waiting for the one
the one that carries me
back into your arms

the days are like a field
a field in winter time
once so full of life
but for now just memories
waiting for spring to arise

finally the day comes
you wear your best dress
you're coming to the station
practicing your smile
hoping to see mine return

i ride the train so quiet
inside it's not so loud
the ride seems forever
i am filled with doubt
not sure i can see you

the people in the station
you see them all wait
each has a reason
to be here tonight
and you have one too

we pull into the station
i pear through the window
i see you standing there
your smile ready and nervous
you stand with arms ready

i don't think i can take it
i think i have changed
not sure i can see you
i am not ready for this
your smile starts to fade

you watch all the people
they exit in a hurry
they find there loved ones
they find there way home
but i am not there

they are making the last call
it's time to get off
the next stop is far from here
my heart is pounding
you're smile is empty

i stare out the window
and i slump down
the train starts to whistle
we are moving now
i try to look away

you stare off so longing
you look for a sign of hope
your dress looks so pretty
your face has not aged
you look just like the last time

i have changed so much
my face has just aged
my shoes are worn
the heals are all but gone
i can't let you see right now

as the train rolls past
your eyes begin to search
i think that you see me
i blink only once
you blink only once

as we gain speed
i am filled with regret
i am filled with relief
i am filled with love
i miss you more than ever

i hope you are still waiting
don't know where i'm headed
but i know where i've been
and i hope that you still love me
when i come home again