So, and now, untied to catch the eyes of strangers walking past me Beacons on the way away I'm glad to've come but cannot stay And some nights I'm so young I remember where I'm coming from As the miles are slipping away (Hey, hey) Don't go that way Or you're gonna go this alone She says take me home Another drink then watch the lightning words ignite the pastured ink Like scattering leaves or shaping sands or holding out our empty hands And in the streets there are lights on So we can see what lies beyond As the miles are slipping away (Hey, hey) Don't go that way Or you're gonna go this alone She says take me home