American Jesus
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Well, I can't be your American Jesus
And I can't be your exciting career
And I know you never asked me for either
But I know somehow I've let you down, my dear
But I know well the sound of your laughter
And I've made a map of all your fears
And I'll take you home when this party's over
I'll still take you home after all these years
And I'll lie beside you while you lie there sleeping
While the wolves howl up outside on the lawn
And when the stars seek you out so far from heaven
I'll still be here for you long after they're gone
And I know well your need for solace
What hides under the embers of all your tears
And I'll take you home when this party's over
I'll still take you home after all these years
Both time and love aren't set in stone
Only borrowed or freely given
But they're both so heavy, they can break your heart
'Til you don't know if you can go on living
And I can't be the thing that makes you happy
Maybe once I was, but not anymore
I can only be who I am
Waiting here for you when you come through the door
And I know well the tides of your affection
The way that wax and wane
But I'll take you home when this party's over
Oh, I will always take you back home again