Composed, performed, produced by Bob Forbes.
Lyrics
Sun slips behind the fenced line, the porch fan hums low,
Your silhouette by the awning, is like a picture in shadow.
"Come home, I'll patch the pieces" she says, looking my way,
But I've been learning how to walk alone, and don't want to stay.
Don't save me darling, don't bring mercy to my door.
I've got miles to go and other people to live for.
Let fate keep watch over many going through the same.
Don't save me, let me go, don't drag me on to blame.
Maybe dawn will find me empty, maybe it'll find me full.
Guess I'll be one more story in a book you keep for thrills.
If love should split open and show the better side of pain,
I don't want to hold up that candle in your name.
Don't save me darling, don't bring mercy to my door.
I've got miles to go and other people to live for.
Let fate keep watch over many going through the same.
Don't save me, let me go, don't drag me on to blame.
So keep your light on for that someone else,
I'll find my own way, no matter how you've felt.
Don't save me love, let me roam until time decides,
Then I'll be home, coming by my own design.
Don't save me darling, don't bring mercy to my door.
I've got miles to go and other people to live for.
Let fate keep watch over many going through the same.
Don't save me, let me go, don't drag me on to blame.
Copyright 2025; Bob Forbes
