It's not a secret that Jason Isbell is one of my very favorite songwriters. This guy seems to be writing the songs that are stuck inside of me and can't get out. Writer's block is a bitch. But Mr. Isbell is here to help. "Cover Me Up" is not only a perfectly written song, it's also wonderful to sing. This song helps me to release demons that are otherwise trapped deep inside and can't get out.

"We ain't leaving this room / Till someone needs medical help, or the magnolias bloom".

Songwriting perfection.

COVER ME UP
words and music by JASON ISBELL

A heart on the run keeps a hand on the gun
You can't trust anyone
I was so sure what I needed was more
Tried to shoot out the sun

Days when we raged, we flew off the page
Such damage was done
But I made it through, 'cause somebody knew
I was meant for someone

So girl, leave your boots by the bed
We ain't leaving this room
Till someone needs medical help
Or the magnolias bloom
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
So cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good

Put your faith to the test when I tore off your dress
In Richmond on high
But I sobered up and I swore off that stuff
Forever this time

And the old lover's sing
“I thought it'd be me who helped him get home”
But home was a dream
One I'd never seen till you came along

So girl, hang your dress up to dry
We ain't leaving this room
Till Percy Priest breaks open wide
And the river runs through
And carries this house on the stones
Like a piece of driftwood
Cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good

So girl, leave your boots by the bed
We ain't leaving this room
Till someone needs medical help
Or the magnolias bloom
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
So cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good
Cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good

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