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Lyrics

DON’T LOOK BACK

I’ve grown too weary from the wars that we’ve been waging
Weary from the struggle and the fight
I’ve grown too weary from your constant aggravations
Weary from the heartache you ignite
So, I gathered up the remnants of my courage
And I’m walking west along the railroad tracks
And I’m thinking, “Brother, keep your stride firm and strong…
And don’t look back…
Don’t look back…
Don’t look back…

I’ve been wounded by your vulgar degradations
Wounded by the insults that you hurl
I’ve been wounded by your profane indignation
Wounded by the lies that you unfurl
So, I gathered up the remnants of my courage
And I’m walking west along the railroad tracks
And I’m thinking, “Brother, keep your stride firm and strong…
And don’t look back…”
Don’t look back…
Don’t look back…

Now, your angels of darkness are battling my angels of light
And in this great desperation, neither will give up the fight
Now, as your angels of darkness grow weaker
My angels of light, they grow strong
And in the end both you and I will celebrate
The day you find me gone

I’m finding strength in the journey before me
Strength in the steel of these rails
I’m finding strength in the starlight that guides me
Strength in the sky as it pales
I’m finding strength in the promise of morning
Strength in the new day’s embrace
I’m finding strength in the warmth of the sunlight
Strength in my angels of light and their saving grace
Now, I’m walking with the remnants of my courage
And I’m headed west along the railroad tracks
And I’m thinking, “Brother, keep your stride firm and strong…
And don’t look back…
Don’t look back…
Don’t look back…

© 2005 Christopher Iverson Music/BMI
words & music: Christopher Iverson