The City That Reads (Acoustic) Lyrics

Baltimore's quiet and cold
There's no ship in the bay
To take me back home in time for the holiday
So December never ends
Can you come here instead?
I've got gifts and food and friends
And plenty of room in my bed
Oh and you can help me mend

So here's to being alone
To anyone on their own
If anyone's listening
Think of me when I'm gone
It's not gonna hurt for long
And you can just forget
That I can live without regret
Baltimore's quiet and cold
So I walk down to the bay
But everyone's gone inside for the holiday
Oh December never ends
So will you make up your mind?
Over time I found a piece of me
Is somewhere on these empty streets
And could never bring myself to leave

So here's to being alone
To anyone on their own
If anyone's listening
Think of me when I'm gone
It's not gonna hurt for long
And you can just forget
That I'd return to you at last
Surprise me in red and black
Oh no you'll never give in
Never give in
In your smile there's a certain lack
Of muscle strength from front to back
So I'll do anything to get me right back home