Endless Metaphor

I’m going to the Smith River got my permit this year

I’m going to the Smith River I’m packing up my gear

The first time I went two nights the second it was three

Now there aren’t enough days in the week the Smith River and me

I have seen the Middle Fork I know the Canyon’s grand

I still choose limestone walls in Montana land

I’m going to the Smith River I’m packing up my gear

I’m going to the Smith River been waiting nigh a year

Some call the river boundless and some the vein of life

Others say you can’t step in the same river twice

There’s nothing I can add to what’s been said before

I’m just gonna pick me a tune down the endless metaphor

Now I heard a rumor I hope it isn’t true

They’re gonna dig a big ol’ mine and ruin the Smith River too

I’m going to the Smith River I’m packing up my gear

I’m going to the Smith River I hope it’s there next year

I’m going to the Smith River I’m packing up my gear

I’m going to the Smith River I hope it’s there next year