Modern Americana storytelling. Honesty first. Melody second. Everything else after.
Title: Every Sad Song
[Verse 1]
When I punched a hole in that Texaco wall
You didn’t yell, didn’t say much at all
We sat on the curb while the sirens passed by
You said I ain’t half as tough as I try
They patched it up but I know that sight
I still slow down most every night
[Pre-Chorus]
Dash lights glowing, windows down
I just keep circling this town
[Chorus]
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Why every road keeps running long
I ain’t lost, just killing time
Between giving up and getting by
Neon buzzing, bar lights gone
Gas light blinking, still not there
I’d go home if I was that strong
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
[Verse 2]
I remember windows down and your hand in mine
Tracing circles at every light
Laughing every time I sang off-key
Saying that was your favorite me
Gas gauge low, radio high
Never thinking ’bout goodbye
[Pre-Chorus]
I know exactly where I should go
Still take the long way home
[Chorus]
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Why every road keeps running long
I ain’t lost, just killing time
Between giving up and getting by
Neon buzzing, bar lights gone
Gas light blinking, still not there
I’d go home if I was that strong
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
[Bridge]
I say it’s over now
Like I’ve said before somehow
Maybe this time it’ll stick
Maybe this is it
[The Reveal / Final Chorus]
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Why every road keeps running long
Driveway gravel, engine warm
Porch light glowing, night near gone
Doing my best to keep it light
Let’s not wake the kids tonight
I cut the engine, count to ten
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Wallet thin as window glass
Gas light’s on, but I still pass!
Mailbox full of red ink words
Bank talk louder than the birds
Boot sole split, hat brim torn
Same old jeans I’ve always worn
Sun don’t care I’m behind again
Just beats down on me and that fan!
Landlord knockin’, I pretend
I don’t hear it over that buzzin’ spin!
You’re my only fan, spin little man!
Workin’ harder than this paycheck can
Fridge half full and the rent ain’t paid
You and me in the heat all day!
You’re my only fan, don’t slow down
Only thing still workin’ in this house
World’s too big, my luck too thin
So it’s me and my only fan!
Phone keeps buzzin’, I let it die
Can’t squeeze water from a sky that’s dry!
Neighbor says he found a way
I just smile like that’s okay
Screen door slams, hot wind in
Smells like dust and givin’ in
I talk out loud like he’s my friend
“Don’t you quit on me,” I tell that fan!
Some folks got rich folks’ air
Cold so deep it hurts to breathe!
I got one joke and a wobblin’ stand
And a bill that’s due next week!
You’re my only fan, last one standin’
Both of us barely managin'!
Sun comes up, we do it again
Same old heat, same old spin
You’re my only fan, understand
Two broke boys in a burning land
Life don’t cool and it don’t give in
So spin, little buddy, spin!
Title: Every Sad Song
[Verse 1]
When I punched a hole in that Texaco wall
You didn’t yell, didn’t say much at all
We sat on the curb while the sirens passed by
You said I ain’t half as tough as I try
They patched it up but I know that sight
I still slow down most every night
[Pre-Chorus]
Dash lights glowing, windows down
I just keep circling this town
[Chorus]
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Why every road keeps running long
I ain’t lost, just killing time
Between giving up and getting by
Neon buzzing, bar lights gone
Gas light blinking, still not there
I’d go home if I was that strong
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
[Verse 2]
I remember windows down and your hand in mine
Tracing circles at every light
Laughing every time I sang off-key
Saying that was your favorite me
Gas gauge low, radio high
Never thinking ’bout goodbye
[Pre-Chorus]
I know exactly where I should go
Still take the long way home
[Chorus]
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Why every road keeps running long
I ain’t lost, just killing time
Between giving up and getting by
Neon buzzing, bar lights gone
Gas light blinking, still not there
I’d go home if I was that strong
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
[Bridge]
I say it’s over now
Like I’ve said before somehow
Maybe this time it’ll stick
Maybe this is it
[The Reveal / Final Chorus]
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Why every road keeps running long
Driveway gravel, engine warm
Porch light glowing, night near gone
Doing my best to keep it light
Let’s not wake the kids tonight
I cut the engine, count to ten
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Wallet thin as window glass
Gas light’s on, but I still pass!
Mailbox full of red ink words
Bank talk louder than the birds
Boot sole split, hat brim torn
Same old jeans I’ve always worn
Sun don’t care I’m behind again
Just beats down on me and that fan!
Landlord knockin’, I pretend
I don’t hear it over that buzzin’ spin!
You’re my only fan, spin little man!
Workin’ harder than this paycheck can
Fridge half full and the rent ain’t paid
You and me in the heat all day!
You’re my only fan, don’t slow down
Only thing still workin’ in this house
World’s too big, my luck too thin
So it’s me and my only fan!
Phone keeps buzzin’, I let it die
Can’t squeeze water from a sky that’s dry!
Neighbor says he found a way
I just smile like that’s okay
Screen door slams, hot wind in
Smells like dust and givin’ in
I talk out loud like he’s my friend
“Don’t you quit on me,” I tell that fan!
Some folks got rich folks’ air
Cold so deep it hurts to breathe!
I got one joke and a wobblin’ stand
And a bill that’s due next week!
You’re my only fan, last one standin’
Both of us barely managin'!
Sun comes up, we do it again
Same old heat, same old spin
You’re my only fan, understand
Two broke boys in a burning land
Life don’t cool and it don’t give in
So spin, little buddy, spin!
Coffee’s gone cold on the counter
But the news is just getting warm
Did you see her walking into service
Looking like she weathered a storm?
Now, I ain't one to cast a shadow
Or point out every little crack
But if she’s gonna wear that Sunday dress
She oughta zip it up in the back
I don’t have a cure for the messy
I’m just a witness to the grief
But I know how to keep a secret safe
While I’m pulling up an extra seat
If misery loves company
Then darling, come sit by me
We’ll watch the world go easy on the rest
While we spill some herbal tea
Yeah, we’re alright enough for now
Just shaking our heads at the view
If misery loves company
I’ll keep a place for you
He’s still trying to sell that tractor
And she’s still "finding herself" in town
It’s a crying shame how some folks
Just love to let their own selves down
So kick your shoes off by the doorway
Lord knows you’ve had a day of it too
We’re just calling it like we see it
The way that sisters oughta do
I’ve learned that hope don’t always shout
Sometimes it’s a "Bless her soul"
Like a porch light left on in the rain
When the stories start to unfold
Maybe they’re doing their best
Maybe they’re not
Either way we’ll talk about it
With whatever time we’ve got
If misery loves company
Come sit by me
We don’t gotta call it healing
We’ll just call it... sympathy
Bring the rumors, bring the doubt
Bring the "blessings" you’re moving through
If misery loves company
I’m staying right here with you
Pot’s reheated, morning slow...
Bless their hearts, they just don't know.
(No, they just don't know...)
They say love should feel like fireworks
Burning out by the Fourth of July
Flashing bright for a minute
Then fading in the sky
They say if it don’t leave you breathless
Then it must be running dry
Let ’em talk, let ’em carry on all night
We’re just sitting on the tailgate
Watching sparks go by
They can say what they want to
They can disapprove
We don’t need their permission
We ain’t got nothing to prove
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Don’t go messing with what’s right
We’ve been holding steady
While you’re changing every night
You can chase your brand-new
Shiny, fast and gone
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Let the good thing carry on
Yeah, let the good thing carry on
They get bored of what they prayed for
Soon as it comes true
Always chasing what is next
Like they’ve got something to prove
You can keep your reinvention
I don’t need a new unknown
We don’t need to chase forever
To know we’re already home
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Don’t go messing with what’s right
We’ve been holding steady
While you’re changing every night
You can chase your brand-new
Shiny, fast and gone
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Let the good thing carry on
There’s cracks in the driveway
And dents in the door
We’ve slammed it behind us
And walked back in once more
We’ve said what we shouldn’t
Heard the screen door roar
But we’re still right here laughing
Like we were before
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Don’t go messing with what’s right
We’ve been holding steady
While you’re changing every night
You can chase your brand-new
Shiny, fast and gone
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Let the good thing carry on
Yeah, let the good thing carry on
Let the good thing carry on
Title: Every Sad Song
[Verse 1]
When I punched a hole in that Texaco wall
You didn’t yell, didn’t say much at all
We sat on the curb while the sirens passed by
You said I ain’t half as tough as I try
They patched it up but I know that sight
I still slow down most every night
[Pre-Chorus]
Dash lights glowing, windows down
I just keep circling this town
[Chorus]
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Why every road keeps running long
I ain’t lost, just killing time
Between giving up and getting by
Neon buzzing, bar lights gone
Gas light blinking, still not there
I’d go home if I was that strong
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
[Verse 2]
I remember windows down and your hand in mine
Tracing circles at every light
Laughing every time I sang off-key
Saying that was your favorite me
Gas gauge low, radio high
Never thinking ’bout goodbye
[Pre-Chorus]
I know exactly where I should go
Still take the long way home
[Chorus]
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Why every road keeps running long
I ain’t lost, just killing time
Between giving up and getting by
Neon buzzing, bar lights gone
Gas light blinking, still not there
I’d go home if I was that strong
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
[Bridge]
I say it’s over now
Like I’ve said before somehow
Maybe this time it’ll stick
Maybe this is it
[The Reveal / Final Chorus]
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Why every road keeps running long
Driveway gravel, engine warm
Porch light glowing, night near gone
Doing my best to keep it light
Let’s not wake the kids tonight
I cut the engine, count to ten
You’re why my truck knows every sad song
Wallet thin as window glass
Gas light’s on, but I still pass!
Mailbox full of red ink words
Bank talk louder than the birds
Boot sole split, hat brim torn
Same old jeans I’ve always worn
Sun don’t care I’m behind again
Just beats down on me and that fan!
Landlord knockin’, I pretend
I don’t hear it over that buzzin’ spin!
You’re my only fan, spin little man!
Workin’ harder than this paycheck can
Fridge half full and the rent ain’t paid
You and me in the heat all day!
You’re my only fan, don’t slow down
Only thing still workin’ in this house
World’s too big, my luck too thin
So it’s me and my only fan!
Phone keeps buzzin’, I let it die
Can’t squeeze water from a sky that’s dry!
Neighbor says he found a way
I just smile like that’s okay
Screen door slams, hot wind in
Smells like dust and givin’ in
I talk out loud like he’s my friend
“Don’t you quit on me,” I tell that fan!
Some folks got rich folks’ air
Cold so deep it hurts to breathe!
I got one joke and a wobblin’ stand
And a bill that’s due next week!
You’re my only fan, last one standin’
Both of us barely managin'!
Sun comes up, we do it again
Same old heat, same old spin
You’re my only fan, understand
Two broke boys in a burning land
Life don’t cool and it don’t give in
So spin, little buddy, spin!
Coffee’s gone cold on the counter
But the news is just getting warm
Did you see her walking into service
Looking like she weathered a storm?
Now, I ain't one to cast a shadow
Or point out every little crack
But if she’s gonna wear that Sunday dress
She oughta zip it up in the back
I don’t have a cure for the messy
I’m just a witness to the grief
But I know how to keep a secret safe
While I’m pulling up an extra seat
If misery loves company
Then darling, come sit by me
We’ll watch the world go easy on the rest
While we spill some herbal tea
Yeah, we’re alright enough for now
Just shaking our heads at the view
If misery loves company
I’ll keep a place for you
He’s still trying to sell that tractor
And she’s still "finding herself" in town
It’s a crying shame how some folks
Just love to let their own selves down
So kick your shoes off by the doorway
Lord knows you’ve had a day of it too
We’re just calling it like we see it
The way that sisters oughta do
I’ve learned that hope don’t always shout
Sometimes it’s a "Bless her soul"
Like a porch light left on in the rain
When the stories start to unfold
Maybe they’re doing their best
Maybe they’re not
Either way we’ll talk about it
With whatever time we’ve got
If misery loves company
Come sit by me
We don’t gotta call it healing
We’ll just call it... sympathy
Bring the rumors, bring the doubt
Bring the "blessings" you’re moving through
If misery loves company
I’m staying right here with you
Pot’s reheated, morning slow...
Bless their hearts, they just don't know.
(No, they just don't know...)
They say love should feel like fireworks
Burning out by the Fourth of July
Flashing bright for a minute
Then fading in the sky
They say if it don’t leave you breathless
Then it must be running dry
Let ’em talk, let ’em carry on all night
We’re just sitting on the tailgate
Watching sparks go by
They can say what they want to
They can disapprove
We don’t need their permission
We ain’t got nothing to prove
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Don’t go messing with what’s right
We’ve been holding steady
While you’re changing every night
You can chase your brand-new
Shiny, fast and gone
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Let the good thing carry on
Yeah, let the good thing carry on
They get bored of what they prayed for
Soon as it comes true
Always chasing what is next
Like they’ve got something to prove
You can keep your reinvention
I don’t need a new unknown
We don’t need to chase forever
To know we’re already home
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Don’t go messing with what’s right
We’ve been holding steady
While you’re changing every night
You can chase your brand-new
Shiny, fast and gone
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Let the good thing carry on
There’s cracks in the driveway
And dents in the door
We’ve slammed it behind us
And walked back in once more
We’ve said what we shouldn’t
Heard the screen door roar
But we’re still right here laughing
Like we were before
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Don’t go messing with what’s right
We’ve been holding steady
While you’re changing every night
You can chase your brand-new
Shiny, fast and gone
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Let the good thing carry on
Yeah, let the good thing carry on
Let the good thing carry on
Modern Americana storytelling. Honesty first. Melody second. Everything else after.
