Twenty Miles
Deer Tick Lyrics

Raindrops like bullets on my fragile skin
I feel vulnerable and exposed, and the world seems to be attacking me.

Insecurities I've had are creeping within
My doubts and fears are resurfacing and taking hold of me.

Now I'm twenty miles outside of the place that you live
I've put some distance between us, but I'm still longing for you.

And I need one more chance now that time's running thin
I'm running out of time to make things right, but I'm still hoping for another opportunity.

Well you are the things that'd make up my dreams
You're everything I've ever wanted, the embodiment of my hopes and desires.

When I've spent every dime that jingled my jeans
I've given everything I have, but it's still not enough to win you back.

I deserve every stone that's thrown out at me
I know I've made mistakes and hurt others, so I'm willing to bear the consequences.

I'll think of your smile, I'm in love with your teeth
I'm fixated on your beauty, even the small details like your teeth make me love you more.

I'm losing when I am not playing no games
I'm at a disadvantage when I'm not actively pursuing you, like a contestant losing a game.

Now would you take me back when I've gambled my pay
If I risk everything and fail, would you still consider giving me another chance?

And I've got no directions without her little fingers
I'm lost and directionless without your guidance and support.

Barbed wire, razor wire, nothing keeps me from her
I'm willing to overcome any obstacle, no matter how painful or difficult, to be with you.

And if I had no boots I'd trek through the mud
I'm willing to endure hardship and discomfort for the chance to be with you.

While mosquitoes are racing to draw the first blood
Even the smallest, most annoying obstacles won't deter me from pursuing you.

If you're running away then I'm looking for you
I'm determined to find you and win you back, even if you're trying to avoid me.

And if you've lost your way I'm seeing you through
I'm willing to be your support and guidance, even if you're lost and unsure of yourself.

Oh if your running away then I'm looking for you
I'm not giving up on you, even if you're trying to distance yourself from me.

And if you've lost your way I'm seeing you through
I'm still here for you, no matter what challenges you're facing.

Oh if your running away then I'm looking for yo
My determination to find you and win you back is unrelenting.

And if you've lost your way I'm seeing you through
My commitment to you is unwavering, and I'll be there to support you wherever you go.