Track Insight / Lyrics
Sandal straps in the dust, worn thin and spare
Each step beneath the marquee, a counting of the fare
From L.
A. to Santa Fe, my boots have felt the heat
Counting miles, counting moments, in the neon glow of the street
A battered compass watches as I wander through the night
Guiding me to somewhere, to someone, a light in the desert's dark light
In the silence of the city, voices whisper secrets untold
I'll keep putting one foot in front, my story yet untold
Footsteps in the neon, shadows cast and real
In the heart of this desert motel, my story will reveal
With every single step, I'm drawing near to my fate
Footsteps in the neon, mapping out my escape
Tile floors track my journey, tell a tale of miles traveled wide
A map of one man's passage, through the city by and by
The check-in girl's smile as she hands me a worn key
A room on the upper floor, a haven in the neon spree
The moth-eaten curtains sway, as I lay my head to rest
A room that's seen a thousand stories, of love and endless quest
In this motel's common room, the TV flickers with a show
While I dream of distant horizons, where the heart can grow
Footsteps in the neon, shadows cast and real
In the heart of this desert motel, my story will reveal
With every single step, I'm drawing near to my fate
Footsteps in the neon, mapping out my escape
In the morning's golden glow, I'll pack my worn bags light
And hit the road once more, to seek the city's vibrant light
But for now, I'll rest my weary head, in this borrowed space
And let my footsteps guide me, through the neon desert's embrace
Footsteps in the neon, shadows cast and real
In the heart of this desert motel, my story will reveal
With every single step, I'm drawing near to my fate
Footsteps in the neon, mapping out my escape
Acoustic guitar fade + congas fade
