Story Behind The Song

The song spun out from around the line "Love's on the far side of the bridges I have burned".

Song Description

A dark and moody country rock song about a man on the run after killing a man in a love triangle.

Lyrics

Verse 1
Baby, it seems I've messed it up again
Playing a game I couldn't win.
It's crazy. It's taking so long to learn
That love's on the far side of the bridges that I've burned.

I saw the ring on her finger.
Right there and then I should have run.
But I was drinking gold tequila.
In a laughing voice I heard her say
"It could be fun".

Chorus:

A Smokin' Gun held out in front of me
With a demon right behind
Whispering in my ear, "Boy, you're doing fine".
But I was borrowing time from the devil
With a watch that was running fast.
He stole my future and left me with a broken past.

Verse 2

Nothing between us but simple heat and desire
Trying to take each other higher
He shot her. We both were taking by surprise
And as he turned my way the look of death
Still burned within his eyes.

I had the speed. He had the power
I knew I'd never make the door.
A second turned into an hour.
I made a dive for that nickel plated 44.

Chorus:
A Smokin' Gun held out in front of me
With a demon right behind
Whispering in my ear, "Boy, you're doing fine".
But I was borrowing time from the devil
With a watch that was running fast.
He stole my future and left me with a broken past.

Final Verse:

Baby, I thought I'd give you one last call.
Now my backs against the wall.
It's crazy. But I'm forever on the run.
And love has been blinded by the flash of Smokin' Gun.

Chorus:
A Smokin' Gun held out in front of me
With a demon right behind
Whispering in my ear, "Boy, you're doing fine".
But I was borrowing time from the devil
With a watch that was running fast.
He stole my future and left me with a broken past.