The Straight Route
from Heroically Lost, Heroically Found by Abi Grace (aka Allie LaRoe)
-
Streaming + DownloadIncludes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Purchasable with gift card
$1 USD or more
-
Buy the Full Digital Album
-
Full Digital Discography
Get all 8 Abi Grace (aka Allie LaRoe) releases available on Bandcamp and save 40%.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of How You'd be Missed, Scorpio Moon, The What Ifs, Sharp Teeth, Abi Grace Live at The Skylark, Imperfectly, Going Feral E.P., and Heroically Lost, Heroically Found.
Purchasable with gift card$15 USD or more (40% OFF)
lyrics
I didn't take the straight route
but it brought me back to you
and now I'm staring at my ceiling trying to
figure out what to do cause
even distant memories
have become preferable to me
to being held by somebody that isn't you
that isn't you
And I've been self medicating
with booze and cigarettes
and my biggest disappointment
is they haven't killed me get
but if you were near me
I'd quit it all for you
cause you're the only person
I want to wake up next to
every morning would be a treasure
sunkissed I'd hoard forever
and I wouldn't taunt death anymore
cause you're worth waking up for
I've grown since you've left me
my hearts learned to break and expand
and I've gained enough wisdom to stop
going through so many men
they all seem like poor replacements
distractions from the fact
that I gave my love to you and there's
no taking it back
I can't help but cheapen it with words
there's no language precious enough in this world
and all my metaphors seem inadequate and cliche
to express what I'm trying to stay
I didn't take the straight route, but it brought me back to you....
but it brought me back to you
and now I'm staring at my ceiling trying to
figure out what to do cause
even distant memories
have become preferable to me
to being held by somebody that isn't you
that isn't you
And I've been self medicating
with booze and cigarettes
and my biggest disappointment
is they haven't killed me get
but if you were near me
I'd quit it all for you
cause you're the only person
I want to wake up next to
every morning would be a treasure
sunkissed I'd hoard forever
and I wouldn't taunt death anymore
cause you're worth waking up for
I've grown since you've left me
my hearts learned to break and expand
and I've gained enough wisdom to stop
going through so many men
they all seem like poor replacements
distractions from the fact
that I gave my love to you and there's
no taking it back
I can't help but cheapen it with words
there's no language precious enough in this world
and all my metaphors seem inadequate and cliche
to express what I'm trying to stay
I didn't take the straight route, but it brought me back to you....
credits
from Heroically Lost, Heroically Found,
released November 15, 2009
license
tags
about
Abi Grace (aka Allie LaRoe) Seattle, Washington
Abi Grace also known as Allie LaRoe. Front woman and songwriter for The Feral Folk, passion advocate, magic enthusiast. Also likes wine.
discography
-
Aug 2016 -
Apr 2016 -
Apr 2016 -
Aug 2014 -
Jun 2014 -
Jun 2014 -
Feb 2014 -
Jul 2013 -
Nov 2009
contact / help
If you like Abi Grace (aka Allie LaRoe), you may also like:
-
Feral As Folk
by The Feral Folksupported by 4 fans who also own “The Straight Route”
go to album -
The haunting new record from Canadian folk artist Avi C. Engel bridges old and new traditions with a minimalist approach.
go to album -
The latest from the UK’s Chris Brain is a gorgeously wrought album of tender acoustic folk music.
go to album -
they only talk about the weather
by Arny MargretThe Icelandic songwriter packs her stunning debut with sweeping melodies delivered via intimate, folky arrangements.
go to album -
Ruth's sophomore release explores sacred signs against a backdrop of folk melodies and acoustic guitar.
go to album -
Fool Me As Many Times As You Like
by Daudi Matsikofeatured on Bandcamp Radio Aug 29, 2023
go to album -
The latest from Shana Cleveland is a Californian fantasia that conjures worlds both real and surreal.
go to album
