Pump Against the Rising Mark

[Intro] [Verse 1] Spring water climbs the gauge again The ram goes soft beneath my hand Gate teeth creep a fraction wide I watch the mark, i watch the line [Chorus] Hold that gate, hold that line Town below, i need more time Hand on steel, eyes on the rise Give me pressure, give me signs [Verse 2] Headlamp shakes across the wheel Each hard pump returns a little feel Radio calls: “what’s the level now?” I count the ticks and answer loud [Chorus] Hold that gate, hold that line Town below, i need more time Hand on steel, eyes on the rise Give me pressure, give me signs [Guitar solo] [Bridge] One more stroke, the gauge climbs slow One more answer down below Keep the channel clear tonight I’m still here, i’m holding tight [Chorus] Hold that gate, hold that line Town below, i need more time Hand on steel, eyes on the rise Give me pressure, give me signs [Outro] The mark holds still The channel clears I give the town A level here