But Then I Never Did

by Craig Needles

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It’s when you least expect it
That it comes along and takes you away
I’m easily affected by articulate thoughts
And the promise of a new place

Another night of loading amps into my car
And heading out to a half-deserted college town
Turned into so much more

And I don’t usually get this crazy
I don’t usually make so many plans in my head
But the last few months have been so hard
But with you I hardly thought of it

And now I feel lost again
I keep running through everything we did
And everything you said

I almost bought your favorite book, but then I never did
'Cause I don't think that I could get through it
Knowing you're not around to talk about it with

I almost bought your favorite book, but I never did
'Cause I know I couldn't get through it
Knowing you're not around to talk about it with

I was already calculating the time and distance
And realistically thinking about how much my car could take
But my advances were met with resistance
So I just sat there outside my house with my foot on the brake

I almost called you last night, but then I never did
Cause I don't think I wanna hear your voice
Without a face to match it up with

I almost called you last night, but I never did
Cause I don't wanna hear your voice
Without your face to match it up with

I don't drive as much these days
I just run around at night
But maybe you and I could go for a drive sometime

I don't drive as much these days
I just run around at night
And you’re running out of excuses
And we’re running out of light

So good luck and goodbye.

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released July 24, 2014
All music, lyrics, performances, and production by Craig Needles

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