I drove as far as I could drive in my car
Before surrendering to the sea
As if there were anywhere that I could go
Where your memory would not follow
I've had umpteen exes in as many years
Who would not slip silent from my mind
But I could always count on passing time
to be the miles needed to leave them behind
You've been the one exception
You became a necessity
As much a need as the air I breathe
As much a part of me as my chi
I drove as far as I could drive in my car
Before surrendering to the sea
As if there were anywhere I could be
Where your memory would not follow me
