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Taken for a Ride

from From A Dark Corner by Nathan Mongol Wells

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You wake up in the morning, unhappy without warning
Tellin’ me that life ain’t all it’s cracked up to be
You clean the house in silence, dropping cold, subtle, sly hints
Resolving in the end to just live and let things be

I saw the signs come a-callin’
Figured the axe was a-fallin’
From that moment I just hoped and I prayed
That from your mind, darlin’, I won’t fade

I’m a coward, I’m a loser, I’m a serial abuser
Of the thoughts and of the feelings that you try so hard to hide
If I knew some way to tell you some thing that might compel you
To believe me when I say
I didn’t take you for a ride

Meanwhile I'm receiving letters, promising I'll treat her better
Somewhere in my mind, I'm resigned to my fate
Each choice is harder than the last, I'm reminded of the past
I'd say sorry, if you ever asked, instead I’ll sit here and worry and wait

I’m a coward, I’m a loser, I’m a serial abuser
Of the thoughts and of the feelings that you try so hard to hide
If I knew some way to tell you some thing that might compel you
To believe me when I say
I didn’t take you for a ride

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from From A Dark Corner, released August 18, 2023
Pedal steel - Hank Early
Bass - James Driscoll
Piano, wurlitzer - Chad Stockslager
Drums - Trey Pendergrass
Rhythm guitar, vocals - NMW

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Nathan Mongol Wells Dallas, Texas

With two Ottoman Turks albums out on Dallas label State Fair Records, and international accolades from the likes of Rolling Stone, Texas Monthly, and American Songwriter under his belt, Nathan Mongol Wells aims to show the world another side of his talent with a brand-new solo record, further exhibiting the depth of his songwriting, humor, and showmanship. ... more

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