Bow Breaks - The Weeks, The Watson Twins

Bleach hair, walk straight, talk like your s’posed to

Good things we missed, skipped like a curfew

Don’t stand so close that boy will burn you

Dog ear my pages so you see where I turn to

Hand out, neck up, shake like a pistol

Aimed high with closed eyes and claimed that the wind blew

How much more can we take

Before the bow breaks

Praying my branches hold weight

But lord we made mistakes

Clinched fist, loose lips, bred for a secret

Stole things, gold rings, begged her to keep it

Look toward your throne, she said that’s where the thief sits

Heard she had a bad side, want to know where she keeps it

Stand up, big smile, let them come closer

Clean face, good pace, screams when it’s over

How much more can we take

Before the bow breaks

Praying my branches hold weight

But lord we made mistakes

Hold tight, hold tight, wrapped up in midnight

Remember my warm breath and forget the daylight

Big dreams, good heart, at least that’s what some say

Bent back, rough hands, earned it the hard way

Push forth, sweet north, I choose the south way

Blue eyes, bad nights, she cries when the song plays

Prays for the father, he reminds her of Sundays

Face full of fire and eyes big as ashtrays

How much more can we take

Before the bow breaks

Praying my branches hold weight

But lord we made mistakes

Hold tight, hold tight, wrapped up in midnight

Remember my warm breath and forget the daylight

Stay close, pack light, watch where you’re walking

Don’t sell me short, I’ll do the talking

Her plans, her life, I played a big part

Follow my steps, you can see where this all starts

Drunk words, nervous, slept in the hallway

We sang with the crickets and cried we were ok

How much more can we take

Before the bow breaks

Praying my branches hold weight

But lord we made mistakes

Hold tight, hold tight, wrapped up in midnight

Remember my warm breath and forget the daylight

Hold tight, hold tight, wrapped up in midnight

Remember my warm breath and forget the daylight

Hold tight, hold tight, wrapped up in midnight

Remember my warm breath and forget the daylight