Left Open, Left Running

Tracks

1. 1. The Watch Is Slow, but I Am Not in a HurryMy father's watch lost its pace years ago, and so have I, and neither of us minds. I wrote it with the cracked glass sitting next to the piano.heirloom folk, dreamy singer-songwriter4:47
2. 2. Take the Back Road, Windows DownA former teacher's last day: keys in a drawer, tie on a hook, windows down. It sounds the way freedom felt.freedom folk, bright folk-pop3:46
3. 3. Mr. Okonkwo Left the Window OpenI remember Mr. Okonkwo, who left the window open on the coldest days because he said children need air. I never forgot him.school-days folk, tender acoustic4:12
4. 4. Take the Long Way, I'll Wait by the DoorsFlight late by forty minutes, a paper cup of coffee, and you're taking the long way. I'll be waiting by the doors.airport folk, smooth acoustic3:58
5. 5. Night Nurse, Heading Home at SevenTwelve hours of fluorescent light, and then seven in the morning and the walk home. I wrote it for the people who keep the night going.night-shift folk, hushed indie folk3:45