White Line
Emmylou Harris · Anthology: The Warner/Reprise Years [Rhino Records [2001]
Seems like I was there from the start
A witness to your wild and reckless heart
You showed me the way but now you're gone
Quicker than the trigger of an outlaw's gun
Living fast and dying young
A victim of this road you left me on.
White line took my baby
Led him down that dark highway
Headlight blind driving crazy
If my wheels keep turnin'
Gonna roll that white line away.
We worked the road as hard as we could drive her
But now I am the only survivor
From night to night at every place I play in
The sweetness of your song remains
I'll be the keeper of the flame.
Till every soul hears what your heart was saying.
White line took my baby
Led him down that dark highway
Headlight blind driving crazy
If my wheels keep turnin'
Gonna roll that white line away.
All the nights you spent alone
All the love I'd never shown
All the words I could not say
Till that white line took you away
White line took you away.
I'll follow the white line down where it's winding
'Cause somewhere up ahead your light's still shining
The sound of the silver strings will guide me
I've stood and watched the bridges burn
I'm past the point of no return
Oh, how I wish that you were here beside me.
White line took my baby
Led him down that dark highway
Headlight blind driving crazy
If my wheels keep turnin'
Gonna roll that white line away...
White Line
White Line stands as a poignant song in Emmylou Harris's extensive discography, capturing the introspective depth that defines her Warner/Reprise era. Featured on the 2001 anthology Anthology: The Warner/Reprise Years, the recording showcases Harris's signature ability to blend traditional country storytelling with a delicate, atmospheric production style. Throughout her career, she has been celebrated for her crystalline vocals and her capacity to interpret songs with profound emotional resonance. This track reflects the mature artistry she developed during the late twentieth century, contributing to a body of work that bridges classic country traditions with contemporary sensibilities. The song remains a testament to her enduring influence on the genre, offering listeners a moment of quiet reflection within a celebrated collection of her most significant recordings.