Oh I remember - Cold white heaven. Sacred holy silence. - "Fear God and His commandments". . We walked the silver grass - Alone among thousands. We walked through eachother.
I walked forty-seven miles of barbed wire, I got a cobra snake for a necktie. A brand new house on the road side, and it's a-made out of rattlesnake hide.
I'll proclaim you to the father. If you proclaim me to the people. My father said, "Church, it's in your heart, son". You don't always need a steeple.
Last night I went down to the railroad tracks. To watch that train roll by. 99 cars screaming into the dark. I heard the lonesome whistle cry. . With her name on my arm and the rain coming down.
This hotel room is dark and dirty. And its freezing cold. I came here to avoid the party. The party's kind of getting old. Nothing more than selfish reasons.
Yeah she always had me. Guess she always will. One day she betrayed me. Now I'm rottin' in this cell. Countin' down the days with this chalk and stone.
Good mornin' California. How long has it been?. I know your sky could help me fly. Out of this shape I'm in. I polished off another bottle. Some old cheap red wine.
A young man's searching. Trying to find his soul. He's heard all the myths and the stories that he's told. He searches his heart for the magic to behold.
Well, I used to be crazy. Yeah, they called me a fool. I guess I wasn't myself. Back when I wanted you. . Now you're comin' 'round again. Same old look in your eye.
My mother had a Mexican boyfriend. He stole a car once or twice before,. He got busted at the best budget inn. I found my way to the door,. I couldn't take anymore.
Oh if I were President. I'd make you realize. no more question's no more lies. I'll tell you the truth looking in your eyes. If I were President.. . Well first and foremost son.
Sweet Teresa lay your eyes upon my face. Oh Sweet Teresa lay your hands upon my skin. Why don't you open up your love door Sweet Teresa let me in. Sweet Teresa you brighten up my darkest day.
I go downtown. Lay by the railroad tracks. I'm gonna go downtown. Lay down by the railroad tracks. You see I don't want nothin'. Since my baby, she ain't comin' back.
Same old story. Same old town. Same old me. Same old hangin' around. Same old people. And the same old cars. Same old lines. And the same old bars. . If I were you, I'd turn around and run.
Rosie cooks with love 5 bucks a plate. and she'll cook for if you. if don't show up to late. 'cuz when you're feelin' low down. as empty as a hole. go to rosie's cafe, she'll nourish your soul.
Smoke another cigarette. Drink some more booze. Check, check, check, a hey, hey want to. I've got a ringin' in my ear and I'm going deaf. You got a keep on keepin' on til there's nothin' left.
I use to get stoned on my sisters record collection. Gold and platinum on vinyl was the closest thing to perfection. Rock & roll, acoustic guitar. Not even comfortable with who you are.
Got your bag on your shoulder,. Never thought once about thinkin' it over.. Feel like you're the only one,. Who's ever been in a bad situation.. Now you need to take yourself a little vacation,.
i got a lot of things to say. I've got a lot of things to do today. But I'll put 'em all behind. Throw 'em to the side. Put 'em off till tomorrow to keep you satisfied.
Well you're egg-shell walking. I'm talking with you honestly. Lets keep this thing rockin'. Let it be what it's gonna be. We don't need a cheaper version.