Without a Map

A homecoming song. After years of following the pull of the needle, you find you can put the map away — not because you’re lost, but because you finally know where you are. Navigating by starlight, pointed home, done being a fool about it.

Lyrics

When I heard the news
I headed for the westbound tracks
You told me
“You can’t run away from trouble with a heart attack”
But I’ve been following the pull of the needle so long
I guess it feels a little strange to admit that I’m wrong

With you

I see my way home
I was navigatin’ by starlight
But it feels good not to use the map
When I know where I am

I know you’re worried about your little boy
And his plans of travelin’ south
But
Baby
Don’t you doubt me now
You know I’ve been a fool
Just waitin’ for you

I see my way home
I was navigatin’ by starlight
But it feels good not to use the map
When I know where I am

I see my way home
I was navigatin’ by starlight
But it feels good not to use the map
When I know where I am

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