Loneliness is tapping at the window again
Who keeps inviting him around?
The last time he came over
I wrestled loneliness to the ground
Your loneliness is more generous than mine
He brings you shotguns in the winter
And in the spring he gives you wine
Raise your expectations and lower your voice
People come and go around here
Roll up your sleeves
You’ve been given no other choice
So meet me in the sunset at the end of the pier
That was the best advice I received that year
A check-list of passport and beer / Swallow your pride with whiskey and beer
Loneliness holds no grudges
He doesn’t discriminate
He is always early
And he waits patiently if you’re late
He mixes your favourite drinks
With the finest whiskeys and gins
And he waits until you’re comfortable
Before he decides to begin
He waits until you’re not looking
He returns when your back is turned
He’s got the better of me now
And he’s replaced me as your man
Soulful guitar interplay form the heart of this lovely Americana collaboration from Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 2, 2018