Hopeful, Texas — the town of my dreams
Is so much further than it seems
The play of light on a long dead screen
Just winks at nothing, however it gleams
And ever since her eyes done glinted
My mind has had my ticket printed
As what's in store had been more than hinted
A world of pleasure to do my stint in
How much longer must I wait?
And the date on my ticket is set in the future
Where deep down in Texas I touch down as suitor
But she left me after all — she left in good humor
When I bought my ticket I thought that I knew her
Yes, in Hopeful, the joke's on me
But maybe I'll get there eventually
Or Potential, Montana or Grateful, Vermont
Destination: I'm happy — for more than a jaunt
Songs of timeless beauty and power in the mold of Vashti Bunyan and Nick Drake from enigmatic Los Angeles artist Shannon Lay. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 4, 2017