Water of Life Lyrics

There sits a picture book on my childhood bedroom shelf

It's about three brothers on a quest

To cure their ailing father, he's a king or something, I don't remember

But I thought of you, you said you're searching too

You who's got your Ford in fifth gear

Screaming words you know I won't hear

Betting on the saloon closing down

You talk just to hide all the maps in the glovebox

I've seen the marks, I know you're getting out

So if you find the water of life

I'll cup it in my hands and hold it to the light

And when you leave I'll store it and I'll keep

A portion for our friends

They're stationed 'round the bend

You'll probably encounter several cowboys on your way there

Or hustlers in neon bars and hats

Did I say where? I'm not sure but I've conjured many pictures

Marathon or Idaho or Rome

If you find the water of life

I'll cup it in my hands and hold it to the light

And when you leave I'll store it and I'll keep

A portion for our friends

They're stationed 'round the bend

I'm sure you'll find the water of life

And carry on for miles

You won't need my advice

And I'll tell all our friends that I don't mind

I'll make up several stories, say I'm meeting you at some point

That's what I'm best at, and nothing else, in fact