[Intro] (ahh—room hush,stick count) [Verse 1] How long you gonna spin me ‘round the flame? How long you gonna play that no-name game? I bring you all my fire,all my faith tonight— say the word,darlin’,make the signal right. [Verse 2] I laid my cards down: keys,rings,open door, silver on the table,boots by your floor. I’m stitching up my pride with a crooked thread— call my number,baby,say what needs said. [Stop-Time Tag] (hold) two—three—hit! [Guitar Solo] (bends,octaves,space) [Instrumental Break] (riff detour,double-time vamp) [Bridge – story] I was a young spark,lightning in my veins, thought I’d never miss what I couldn’t name. Met a midnight smile,took a long slow breath— swore I’d walk straight,then I curved left. Now I keep time with a restless drum, future on the doorstep—here it comes. If love’s a code,you’re the cipher key— I’ll spend my last dime ‘til it sets me free. [Breakdown – chant] Oh, mercy—oh,my heart, steal away now,slip past dark. Move like smoke,meet me slow, whisper once and I will know. [Verse 3] They call me the thunder—that’s my storm, roll in close,make cold nights warm. No need to hide,no need to run, I find your rhythm and we move as one. [Verse 4] How long can we barrelhouse ‘til dawn? How long ‘til the shadow’s gone? I’m on that road that leads you home— open your window,don’t leave me alone. [Outro] Won’t you hear me,baby— come on home. One true answer— come on home…
