Rode Through Mercy Like It Meant Nothing

She said, “You’ve been given one last chance” But I never cared much for second plans Took that grace like it was mine Left it bleeding at the county line

The preacher called, said “Son, come home” But I’d rather ride this road alone There’s no peace where I belong Just dust and wheels and a dying song

I rode through mercy like it meant nothin’ Didn’t slow down, didn’t feel nothin’ Left the light back in that town Traded hope for hollow ground No angels chased me, no trumpets cried Just a shadow that won’t say why I rode through mercy like it meant nothin’ And I don’t regret the ride

Saw her cry but didn’t stay Heard the gospel and looked away Crosses burn and Bibles fade But silence always tends to stay

If I stopped I might recall The names I carved in every wall But movin’ keeps the past behind At least until the edge of time

I rode through mercy like it meant nothin’ Never begged, never held nothin’ Let the good just pass me by With my head up and my soul bone-dry Don’t write no ballad, don’t sing my name Just let me ride and take the blame I rode through mercy like it meant nothin’ And I left it all in flame

I rode through mercy like it meant nothin’ Didn’t flinch, didn’t leave nothin’ The trail remembers, even if I don’t Forgiveness came, and I said “Won’t” So if you find where I turned cold Just know I left the good on hold I rode through mercy like it meant nothin’ — And I’d do it all the same

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