1. I wrote 1/3 of this song outside of the HOB Dallas on a collection of receipts and napkins I found in my purse (at the Sleeperstar show). I wrote 1/3 of it the following day at Island Party (another Sleeperstar show) in Austin. I guess Sleeperstar is just inspiring.
"No Explanation" - May 2009
Is there supposed to be a light when two worlds collide?
If so, how do we know if its source is love or a fire that's burning everything inside? (everything inside)
If it is a fire, do we tend to the flames or just pass it by? (pass it by)
I just love you, and I don't know why
No explanation, I just don't know why
Our heads are always so clouded
But somehow we seem to remain so grounded (remain so grounded)
If it's good, but it's not love
Do we leave it where we found it? or as we found it?
I just love you, and I don't know why
No explanation, I just don't know why
Will our seed grow?
I don't know, I just don't no
Until I do I just wish on my eyelashes (my eyelashes)
That this seed bears a tree that thrives on ashes (thrives on ashes)
I just love you, and I don't know why
No explanation, I just don't know why
I just want you, and I don't know why
No explanation, I just don't know why
2. Written on the couch of my living room (you know, how normal people write)
"254"- May 2009
We all went to Seaside, FL
Just to clear our heads
I ate a fish that looked like it wasn't dead
We rode our bikes on the sidewalk
Laughing all the way
Let's come back for another day
And these friends we've made
Lay scattered 'cross the countries
Six names are engraved in the heart of Texas on a big oak tree
We all climbed a mighty mountain
Trekking through the snow
Found out a lot of things that we didn't know
We made our way down on a big sled
Screaming all the way
Made it to the bottom, guess life's OK
And these friends we've made
Lay scattered 'cross the countries
Six names are engraved in the heart of Texas on a big oak tree
Highway 84
You are our open door
Oh, 254
I have never loved you more
And these plans we've made
They may never be
Six names are engraved in the heart of Texas on a big oak tree
