FAWM 2020 #3: Streets of Memphis

Started this while driving back to Virginia from Texas: the original line was "Rollin' into Memphis, and my biscuit's gettin' stale." Somehow it took a different turn from there. :)

2020-02-18: Updated with a new remix: somehow I managed to lose all the sustain pedal automation in the first version, which meant the wurly sounded *nothing* like what I intended. Funny not to be able to hear that until now.

Lyrics

Drivin' into Memphis, through the lightning and the hail
Don't know if I can mend this, but I can't afford to fail.
My fingers achin' from my grip on the steering wheel.
Drivin' into Memphis....

Drivin' into Memphis, my windshield drenched in rain,
I surely never meant this, but here we are again.
Is there still time to set things right, or must I hold the blame?
Drivin' into Memphis....

On the streets of Memphis, but I can't find her face.
Don't think I could have prevented it, now everything's out of place.
Which bridge to burn, which way to turn, to find some saving grace
On the streets of Memphis....

Drivin' out of Memphis, my task left undone,
Innocence undefended, my battle unwon,
I can't set things right, keep up the fight, if she's still on the run.
Drivin' out of Memphis,
Drivin' out of Memphis,
Drivin' out of Memphis....in the rain.

© 2020 Tres Seaver