I saw a coyote running down the highway last night
And it made me think of you, yeah, it made me think of you
For a second as my headlights reflected in his eyes
It looked like he'd been crying
It looked like he'd been crying
Trying to find somebody
Or some place he's always looking for

Pretty things that can't be held
Can't return the love they felt
You're only gonna hurt yourself holding out your hand
But I still think of you sometimes
And the flash of fear in your eyes
I got too close and now I understand, now I understand

He said, "Hey, I know it's been a minute
Hope I didn't wake you up
But I just got back in town and I'm over by your house
I can't defend the way I've been or the shadows where I hide
But, baby, let me in and at least just let me try
Try to find a way to change your mind
Before the light comes in"

Pretty things that can't be held
Can't return the love they felt
You're only gonna hurt yourself holding out your hand
But I still think of you sometimes
And the flash of fear in your eyes
I got too close and now I understand, now I understand

I saw a coyote running down the highway last night
And it made me think of you, yeah, it made me think of you