Spine

I waited for the open sky to meet me down here I made up a reason why it took so long now I give up the ghost I held inside my aching spine I'm taking a time-out I'm taking a time-out And all the doubts I held up on the altar Are burning bright like smoke I'm drifting upward And I won't forget to love my mother And I won't forget to love you I waited for the open sky I made up a reason why I give up the ghost I held inside