In the firelight, through the weeping night Down to holes that you've dug before You might find it Hold on Past the muddy roots, water in your boots Rocky knuckles across the wall, it's in there Hold on Open your window and let in all the morning light Bust out the bird calls, see if they can take flight Oh my darling, hold on Into unknown days, counting cigarettes Drive through towns that just tear your heart out, you'll find it Hold on Rivers with no name, hurt without the blame Wave at strangers in passing vans, they're in there Hold on Open the atlas, point to an empty space Go there in real life and look for your fingerprint Stand at the gate while the party moves in and out Wipe off your feet on the way to the afterlife Find me, honey, hold on Peek into piñons while mountain lions watch over you Dry out your suitcase, crank up the phonograph Dance through the thrift store like lovers at Disneyland Call to your darling from under the ocean's weight Oh my darling, hold on