El Camino
Amos Lee Feat. Willie Nelson Lyrics

All my best days are behind me now
I feel like I peaked in the past and things will never be as good as they were before.

Photographs tell of my wedding vows
The pictures from my wedding remind me of the promises I made, but I don't feel like I've lived up to them.

And if you want heroes then I'd sail up to the stars
I don't consider myself a hero, but if you're looking for someone to look up to, I'll point you towards the sky.

For all I got beneath my skin are tears and scars
I've been through a lot of rough times and it's left me with emotional and physical scars.

And I've walked in these shoes ten thousand miles
I've been through a lot of difficult experiences and I've learned a lot from them.

Been through all sorts of berating trials
I've faced many challenges and hardships.

So if you want heroes then I'll tell you where to go
I don't consider myself a hero, but I can point you towards people who I think are truly admirable.

I'll sell you a map to find the faces that you know
I can provide guidance to help you find people you already admire or have a connection to.

Oh, but for now I'll just be at this all night show
For now, I'll just focus on enjoying the moment and the music.

Oh, yes, tonight I'll spend my lonely dollar slow
I'll take my time spending my money, since I'm here by myself.

Yes, I've loved and lost and loved again
I've been in love and had my heart broken, but I've also found love again afterwards.

Happy ever after's never been
I don't believe in perfect, fairy tale endings.

And if you want love then I suggest that you not wait
If you're looking for love, don't wait around for it to come to you - take action and seek it out.

'Cause I will know not what I've waited heaven's gate
I don't know what the afterlife holds, so I don't want to waste my time waiting around for something that may not come.

Still I find a way to live somehow
Despite my struggles and regrets, I keep pushing forward and finding ways to keep going.

Well, then all my friends treated me so well
I've had good experiences and memories with my friends in the past.

You know I'm headed out to that mission bell
I'm going on a journey, perhaps seeking a new chapter in my life.

Gonna wash my soul, I'm gonna get it clean
I'm looking for a fresh start and a way to cleanse my spirit.

Heading down the border road called the El Camino
I'm taking a specific route, down a road known as the El Camino.

Well, I've been a prince and you know I've been a post
I've experienced both highs and lows in my life.

By a barb wire fence and a murder of crows
I've been in some dark and ominous places and situations.

I believe in all I've loved and all I have seen
I find value and meaning in the experiences I've had and the people I've loved.

Yeah, my heart's grown sick
I'm feeling emotional pain and distress.

I got a shepherds crook as a walking stick
I have a staff or symbol for guidance and support as I journey on.

And I'm heading on
I'm continuing to move forward, even though I don't know what lies ahead.

My heart's gone blue
I'm feeling sad and depressed.

And I've done wrong by you
I've made mistakes and hurt someone I care about.

I don't know what to do but I'm moving on
I feel lost and unsure, but I know I need to keep making progress and moving forward.

One and one is two, two and two is four
I'm focusing on simple facts or principles.

And I'm walking back and forth on your cracked tiled kitchen floor
I'm stuck in a memory of a specific place, unable to move on yet.

With the orange juice and the sun that shines
The memory is vivid, involving specific sensory details.

It really breaks my heart leavin' you behind
I'm feeling sad and regretful about a relationship that didn't work out.

All my ships have sailed away
I've missed my chances or opportunities in some areas of my life.

The price of this politic that there's plenty of time to pray
I'm reflecting on the political climate and its impact on people's priorities and values.

And plenty of time to waste away
People have a lot of opportunities to waste their time and energy.

Well, to all my friends that I've loved the most
I'm saying goodbye to people who are very important to me.

You know I'm heading out to that other coast
I'm traveling to a different place, perhaps searching for something new.

I'm gonna wash my soul, I'm gonna get it clean
I'm seeking a fresh start and a way to cleanse my spirit.

Heading down the border road called the El Camino
I'm taking a specific route towards my destination.