While I do like the Dead, I can't say I've ever been a huge fan of them. But part of the lyrics you quoted so made me think of of Bob Dylan though. A couple of verses from his song Farewell to be specific. They almost go together I think.

Quote from: EmmaM on April 07, 2011, 11:25:07 AM
There is a road, no simple highway,
Between the dawn and the dark of night,
And if you go no one may follow,
That path is for your steps alone."
"I will write you a letter from time to time
As I'm ramblin' you can travel with me too
With my head, my heart and my hands, my love
I will send what I learn back home to you
[...]
I will tell you of the laughter and of troubles
Be them somebody else's or my own
With my hands in my pockets and my coat collar high
I will travel unnoticed and unknown
So it's fare thee well my own true love
We'll meet another day, another time."
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Thanks for sharing the Greatfull Dead song.