Leaving
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
Jet fuel and traffic lines
Pulling up to the Delta signs
Distant shape of my hometown
Black stain where the wheels touch down.
I pick up the morning news,
Pass the man who's never shined my shoes
Through security and to the train
That'll take me to the airplane.
Count the miles on the highway
The sum of all my days
There's a postcard, there's a call,
There's a picture for your bedroom wall.
But do you ever wonder through and through
Who's that person standing next to you?
And after all the nights apart
Is there a home for a travelling heart?
CHORUS:
But if I weren't leaving you,
I don't know what I'd do.
But the more I go, the less I know,
Will the fire still burn on my return?
Keep the path lit on the only road I know...
Honey, all I know to do is go.
A cup of coffee and my bags are packed
Same vow not to look back.
Familiar emptiness inside
As the distances grow wide.
And though I vow to memorize
The last look in your loving eyes,
It's here dusk and there dawn...oh,
It's like a curtain getting slowly drawn.
CHORUS 2x
Pulling up to the Delta signs
Distant shape of my hometown
Black stain where the wheels touch down.
I pick up the morning news,
Pass the man who's never shined my shoes
Through security and to the train
That'll take me to the airplane.
Count the miles on the highway
The sum of all my days
There's a postcard, there's a call,
There's a picture for your bedroom wall.
But do you ever wonder through and through
Who's that person standing next to you?
And after all the nights apart
Is there a home for a travelling heart?
CHORUS:
But if I weren't leaving you,
I don't know what I'd do.
But the more I go, the less I know,
Will the fire still burn on my return?
Keep the path lit on the only road I know...
Honey, all I know to do is go.
A cup of coffee and my bags are packed
Same vow not to look back.
Familiar emptiness inside
As the distances grow wide.
And though I vow to memorize
The last look in your loving eyes,
It's here dusk and there dawn...oh,
It's like a curtain getting slowly drawn.
CHORUS 2x
Leaving - Indigo Girls
Indigo Girls' 'Leaving' stands as a poignant exploration of departure and emotional transition, characteristic of the duo's introspective songwriting style. Recorded during their active period in the late 1990s, the track exemplifies their signature blend of folk and alternative rock, featuring harmonies that have become a hallmark of their discography. The song reflects themes often found in their work, such as the complexities of relationships and personal growth, delivered with a raw acoustic sensibility. It remains a staple in their catalog, resonating with listeners who appreciate the band's ability to translate intimate human experiences into universal musical narratives.