i'll probably wind up dead but I need to clear my head

#006 - New Mexico - 2005

I wrote New Mexico in 2005 in about 10 minutes. This was right around the time I started to conceptualize "The Gun Show" album which is more or less a heavier alt-country album than a lot of what's been put out there to date by that crowd. Also, there's a strong underlying concept in all the Gun Show songs relating to self-destruction. I'll probably record and release this project before any of the others because I'd say that overall it's the most finished. This version was recorded this fall and is my favorite version to date. FYI It's also good when road tripping to New Mexico and other southwestern locales.

"New Mexico"

I’m leaving for New Mexico

I’m gonna pack up all my things

I’m heading west on the open road

Just to see what tomorrow brings

I’m going to New Mexico

I’m gonna leave this place behind

I’ll hit the gun show in Wichita

And buy a brand new .45

I’ll probably wind up dead

But I need to clear my head

Shooting snakes and drinking beer

I know it don’t sound glamorous

But it sure beats living here

I’m heading to New Mexico

I’m gonna start a brand new life

I’m gonna sleep beneath the stars

With a Spanish speaking wife

I’m going to New Mexico

Cuz that’s the place where I belong

Next time you turn around

You can bet I’m gonna be long gone

I’ll probably wind up dead

But I need to clear my head

Shooting snakes and drinking beer

I know it don’t sound glamorous

But it sure beats living here

I’m moving to New Mexico

I’ll drink tequila until I drown

You’d better bet that I decided to leave

The day you bought your wedding gown

I’ll make it to New Mexico

If it’s the last thing that I do

Running out’s the only way I know

And I’ve gotta run away from you

I’ll probably wind up dead

But I need to clear my head

Shooting snakes and drinking beer

I know it don’t sound glamorous

But it sure beats living here