Neon Lights

nowhere in the neon lights does it say hold on for dear life we grab the bridle and dig our heels in bouncing up and down as it kicks and spins we sit in the diner--it's near midnight you can see the damnedest sights we stir our coffee trying not to stare at what's in here or hiding out there we can never quite let go holding on till hell freezes over witticism only takes you so far miles roll fast when you're in your car the bitter tolls and burdens of sins the fences we build that keep us in begging to be misunderstood as we turn our backs and leave for good