Drawn in Smoke and Consequence

They say the past don’t chase you long, But I’ve heard its voice in every song A name like mine don’t wash away, It just burns slower day by day

Drawn in smoke and consequence, Every mile bought with evidence I ain’t clean, but I ain’t blind — Just a man who’s outta time I don’t ride for deliverance — I’m drawn in smoke and consequence

She kissed me once, then turned to flame, Said, “You’ll never outrun your name” I lit a match with a steady hand — Watched my story scorch the land

Drawn in smoke and consequence, Took my penance without pretense I ain’t proud of how I stand, But I don’t kneel to any man Let the wind write my defense — I’m drawn in smoke and consequence

(Guitar carries the melody like a man walking through fire, head high)

Drawn in smoke and consequence, Not lookin’ back, not makin’ sense I got a grave that don’t forgive — But I still ride, I still live You want truth? Then take offense — I’m drawn in smoke and consequence

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