[Verse] You left your red coat by the door Rain in the cuffs, mud on the floor I found your note beneath the keys “Take the long road; breathe the trees” [Pre-Chorus] I packed the map, the chipped blue cup The little things we never boxed up [Chorus] I’m taking the northbound line tonight Past the mills and the water tower lights If you call, I’ll answer when I can But I need to see who I am [Drop] Northbound, northbound I’m not turning around Northbound, northbound Let the old town fall behind [Verse] At dawn the fields were silver-gray A diner clock had lost its way The waitress poured a second cup And said, “You look like you’re waking up” [Pre-Chorus] I wrote your name, then let it dry Folded the page and watched it fly [Chorus] I’m taking the northbound line tonight Past the mills and the water tower lights If you call, I’ll answer when I can But I need to see who I am [Drop] Northbound, northbound I’m not turning around Northbound, northbound Let the old town fall behind [Outro] The red coat stays beside the door I don’t need it anymore
