[Verse 1] You left your blue mug by the sink A ring of tea gone cold and brown The hallway clock kept losing time While snow erased the road from town [Pre-Chorus] I read the note you folded twice Your careful hand, your crooked line I held it up against the glass And watched the words disappear in white [Chorus] White out, the road and every sign White out, the mile we left behind I keep your last directions close Though every landmark disappears White out, I’m still here [Verse 2] The porch steps creak beneath my boots The mailbox leans against the wind I find your scarf inside the truck Still carrying the shape of your chin [Pre-Chorus] The plow comes through at half past four Then leaves the silence where it’s been I tell myself the storm will pass But morning keeps on closing in [Chorus] White out, the road and every sign White out, the mile we left behind I keep your last directions close Though every landmark disappears White out, I’m still here [Bridge] If you turn back, take the old road slow Past the cedar fence, past the leaning pine There’s a lamp left on beside the door And your blue mug waiting by mine [Final Chorus] White out, the road and every sign White out, but I can hold the line I keep your last directions close And leave one lamp against the years White out, I’m still here [Outro] Your blue mug by the sink A lamp beside the door
