Back on the Pavement

I’m standing at the gas station, Waiting for the fuel to flow, But I’m stuck here, frozen still, With nowhere left to go. The line is huge, it’s endless, It isn't moving at all; I’m without a car today, Just walking, finding my way. Here at the station I stand, But there’s no gas to be found; The queue is massive here— Looks like I’m walking on foot. Maybe I should just walk, It’s late, and the fuel has run dry; Note that I’m at the station, But there’s no gas—no joke. The line is long, the tens

[Verse 1] The nozzle handle sits cold and dry The pump screen flickers a dull grey light Crowds gather round in a jagged line Waiting on fuel that will never arrive [Chorus] Stuck on the asphalt, nowhere to go The flow has stopped, nowhere to flow No engine humming, just quiet heat Back on the pavement, back on my feet [Verse 2] I came for a tank, I left with a hike My leather soles tapping on gravel tonight The queue winds round like a rusted chain I’m cutting through alleys to beat the rain [Chorus] Stuck on the asphalt, nowhere to go The flow has stopped, nowhere to flow No engine humming, just quiet heat Back on the pavement, back on my feet [Outro] No fuel in the well Just the smell of the dry pump Walking home One step at a time