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Joice…I’m thrilled you’d like to do another one of mine, are you kidding?

Thanks!

Kristi

HA I just Pm'd YOu Okay !! cool cows!

Hey Stag,

Oh yeah, you understood. I've just written the music!

It's more like a Dire Straits song now...

I'll PM you if there's any changes I want to make, and that would just be for singing considerations, and usually just "contracting" two words into one--kinda thing...metrical issues...so far no singing issues yet...so, yeah, this is fun!

Mike

Beth,

Sorry, I can't vouch for my eyes and brain sometimes. I read that as "years" instead of "tears." Yikes! The eye exam has been pushed up a notch on my "to do" list now.

Hey Wy:

I'd like to take a crack at this one. Little outside my normal thing but not too far

Scott

I've tried to post three times
Ok Scott. Have at it . I went back and marked it But---Ok, I'm a dummy,I can mess with the font on female, uh, email but how do I change it here?
Wy

I would've pounced on this one too had I seen it early enough. Why be normal?

Hey Big Jim, this thread is like a bubbling fountain of creative activity!

Hi Wy I tried tomark your song taken but guess what I am a dummy too. Anyway it is marked taken but the colour and font did not work.

Well, you must've got it done Jim cause it's up there big and red.
Donna told me how to do it so I may go back and try to change it to blue so I'll remember how
Thanks Jim

Yes Wy it only takes effect once you log off and then log back on again. I think.

Let's change this title.

Just testing to see if the title will change if I respond to my previous post. Of course, if someone responds directly to another post then that "Nowhere" title will reappear.

Kevin

I have tried changing it but it still keeps coming up as "nowhere man" that said I think we all know about this challenge especially as Michael has posted links on lyric forums.

Big Jim, it DID change for everyone else when you originally changed it...it's your browser that is keeping the old cookie intact for your eyes only. The thread says "New Cover Challenge No 3..."

"""WYMAN!! HOLY SMOKES!!
Well, Boo, I know I shouldn't have written a song about you, having no first hand knowledge or anything. Just based on conjecture and stuff. At least without asking, but you know, "creative writing" and all <G>
Wy
(Besides "The Devil Made Me Do It")<G>

Whoa! I had been watching and waiting for this challenge, but hadn't checked the Challenge Forum in a few days until I saw Mike's note. I sure hope it's not too late to submit a lyric. I posted this one not too long ago. I'm thinking country, but am open to any interpretation. Thanks. -Greg

Crazy Over Me
© 2009 Greg C. Brown

I'm a little rough around the edges,
Some might even say that I'm uncouth,
That no self-respectin' girl could want me,
Seems nothing could be further from the truth.

She was born into a life of privilege,
While I got raised up in a two-room shack.
Who would've thought that love could ever blossom mmm
Between two kids from both sides of the track?

CHORUS
But she's crazy over me,
She must be crazy as can be.
What else could explain this
Unlikely fantasy?
I could never fit into her
High society,
But Lord, I'm glad she's crazy over me.

Her mom and daddy never really liked me,
They told her she must find a better man.
She gave 'em back the keys to her Ferrari,
And said, "He gives me more than money can."

REPEAT CHORUS
And she's crazy over me,
She must be crazy as can be.
What else could explain this
Unlikely fantasy?
I could never fit into her
High society,
But Lord, I'm glad she's crazy over me.

BRIDGE
SHE GREW UP ON CAVIAR AND WINE,
AND PARTIES IN A MANSION ON THE HILL.
BUT SHE WOULD RATHER SHARE A (COLD) BEER WITH ME
AND A SMOKIN' BRATWURST ON THE GRILL.

Now I don't have a college education,
Barely even got my G.E.D.
And I'm not polished in the social graces, no
But still somehow she's crazy over me.

REPEAT CHORUS
Yeh, she's crazy over me,
She must be crazy as can be.
What else could explain this
Unlikely fantasy?
I could never fit into her
High society,
But Lord, I'm glad she's crazy over me.

REPEAT CHORUS
She's crazy over me...
...Lord, I'm glad she's crazy over me.

TAG
I'm crazy over her because
She's crazy over me.

Oh My Gosh,

I hope I am not too late, and you know I can play music a little, but not how I want to lol. I have been wanting to get this song done for years, and I can not do it justice.So I am going to give it out with hopes that someone can finally do what I haven't been able to. I hope it's ok I post even if I play some? if not, just mark me off or let me know and I will delete it,Jim

Thanks so much,

Letha

I wrote this with a female southern/rock idea, for someone like Gretchen Wilson, but it could be a done male too, with one small change in parenthesis.

StevenG
© 2008 Letha Allen
Letha@LethaAllen.com

He rocked
The world around him
Six strings, in the key of E
He burned,
Oh what a player
They called him StevenG

Chorus
Another road
Another highway
From Detroit to Cheyenne
Another girl
In another place
Say sing to me StevenG

Bad boy bad boy
With a bad guitar
On a 66 bus well he went real far
A warrior call with a hook for bait
Ayyyayyayyayyyayyayy

From a big bright stage
Aw, he’d tip his hat
And later on
He’d sing to her out back

Chorus
Another road
Another highway
From Detroit to Cheyenne
Another girl
In another place
Say sing to me StevenG

Bad boy bad boy
With a bad guitar
On a 66 bus well he went real far
A warrior call with a hook for bait
Ayyyayyayyayyyayyayy

"Say" Sing to me, StevenG

SCENT OF YOU

Left you half alive
I, see it in your eyes
that, she could make you cry
but I
I won't
I can't
'cause you won't let me

loved the games she played
un/til you've lost the chase
still she smiles everyday
but I
I won't
I can't
cause you effect me

CHORUS
I've been sleeping with the scent of youuuuu
who needs, artificial-made perfumes
I could, survive now just on your hue
on shades of you
on shades of blue

I want all of you
so/ pieces i'll take too
just/ to put you back anew
'cause my
my heart
my soul
is always waiting

play with them in lust
then/ to my bed you rush
we/ never really touch
'cause my
my heart
my soul
just couldn't take it

CHORUS
I've been sleeping with the scent of youuuuu
who needs/ artificial-made perfume
I could/ survive now just on your hue
on shades of you
on shades of blue

This life ain't black and white
and rainbows can light the sky
but i'd
give up and not think twice
if all of you
is shades of blue
just any hue
on shades of you, you're shades of blue

CHORUS

well Maybe some of the REal Fast guys will do another !

Ever Never
==========
[VERSE 1]
I was only six years old,
and Hickman school was down the road,
and Daddy walked there side by side with me.
He paused there at the four-way stop,
and waited for me to get across.
Every step I took, I looked to see
if he was watching out for me.
I never dreamed he'd ever never be.

[VERSE 2]
Freshman year was kinda tough,
but Becky was my one true love.
I'd wait all day long to hold her hand.
Walked her home from school most days,
but one day God just couldn't wait,
and Mom was there to help me understand.
Said she was always there for me.
I never dreamed she'd ever never be.

[BRIDGE]
I had a dream the other night,
I made it to the other side,
Mom and Dad were there to welcome me.
I'd never dreamed they'd ever never be.

[VERSE 3]
Winters come and winters go,
but one year it was bitter cold,
and Mom and Dad met Jesus in their sleep.
We buried them and shared some words,
shared some food, and shared the hurt,
and we all shared our favorite memories
of life and love and everything
we never dreamed they'd ever never be.

[BRIDGE - repeated]
I had a dream the other night,
I made it to the other side,
Mom and Dad were there to welcome me.
I'd never dreamed they'd ever never be.

[TAG]
I never dreamed they'd ever never be.

Lyricist only. I have tunes, but mostly in my head. Thanks for this opportunity.

(What The Hell's) The Question
==============================
[Verse 1]
Ever since we got together, you've been at my side,
like a thorn that just ain't quite got through the skin.
I ain't been able to escape, and every time I try,
you tell me what a lucky man I've been.
Apparently, you are the answer, to all of my life's lessons.
But, baby, if you're the answer, then what the hell's the question?

[Chorus]
If the question is how to survive a nuclear attack,
waitin' in the shadows like a cockroach in a crack,
I'll give you all the credit, and the pats upon the back,
'cause you're the answer, you're the answer.
But when it comes to me, or where my life is destined,
baby, if you're the answer, then what the hell's the question?
What the hell's the question?

[Verse 2]
Ev'ry time you come around, I play hide 'n' seek.
But it seems you've played this game too many times.
I should've thought about it more 'fore givin' you my key.
Gotta change the locks before I lose my mind.
You're the answer to my prayers, and I should count my blessin's.
But, baby, if you're the answer, then what the hell's the question?

[Chorus]
If the question is how to survive a nuclear attack,
waitin' in the shadows like a cockroach in a crack,
I'll give you all the credit, and the pats upon the back,
'cause you're the answer, you're the answer.
But when it comes to me, or where my life is destined,
baby, if you're the answer, then what the hell's the question?
What the hell's the question?

[Bridge]
I can take most anything, but, girl, I've started thinkin'
that I should take up doin' drugs, or some really heavy drinkin'.
Maybe I could find a way into Witness Protection.
You tell me that you're the answer, but what the hell's the question?

[Chorus]
If the question is how to survive a nuclear attack,
waiting in the shadows like a cockroach in a crack,
I'll give you all the credit, and the pats upon the back,
'cause you're the answer, you're the answer.
But when it comes to me, or where my life is destined,
baby, if you're the answer, then what the hell's the question?
What the hell's the question?

[Repeat]
What the hell's the question? Tell me what the hell's the question?

Just changing the title back as it should be.

Kevin

Ok I'll take it - although I don't think CW McCall will be quaking in his boots but it could be fun

* I am glad to work on meter or have changes if need to work with music. Thanks.. Kimberlyinnc:)
Rita Likes To Rock
Rita’s danced the hustle under disco lights
She grooved to the pounding beat of Boogie Nights
Two stepped and boot scooted to Nashville and back
Swayed with Marvin Gaye on the Soul Train track

She waltzed across Texas with Chris LeDoux
Played her Gibson with B.B. and the Beale Street Blues
Got Her Sexy Back with Justin and Timbaland’s pop
Brian Seltzer played her a swing that made her hop

Rise
But when The Who play Teenage Wasteland, she’s sixteen once again

Rita likes to rock (Rita likes to Rock!)
Rita likes to roll (Rita likes to Roll!)
She feels that rebel music down to her soul
She shows all her Heart when the guitar takes control
Rita likes to Rock
Rita like to roll!

Instrumental Break

Rita don’t care for the bubble gum stuff
The singers are kids and the music’s not tough
She likes to roll like a stone with Dylan
And drink scotch to the jazz voice of Billie

But when Mick demands Satisfaction, it triggers reaction

Rita likes to rock (Rita likes to Rock!)
Rita likes to roll (Rita likes to Roll!)
She feels that rebel music down to her soul
She shows all her Heart when the guitar takes control
Rita likes to Rock
Rita like to roll!

Bridge
Every sound influences the other, and magic happens when you put them together

(Quieter and slower)
Rita likes to rock (Rita likes to Rock!)
Rita likes to roll (Rita likes to Roll!)
She feels that rebel music down to her soul
She shows all her Heart when the guitar takes control
Rita likes to Rock
Rita like to roll!
I said, Rita likes to rock (rock, rock, rock, rock)
Rita likes to roll____________________

© 2009 LittleIkeProductions
Copyrighted

Just in case all the musicators aren't alwready busy I'll post one that seems like rock and roll.

"Boulevard of Love"
©hoffman 08

music's spilling out of bars
up and down the boulevard
and I see you perched up on the back
of that pearl white drop top Cadillac

sitting at a traffic light
I have to catch my breath and hold on tight

you look like a dream to me
rocking and rolling down the boulevard of love
come on baby let me see
that light in your eyes turn green
rocking and rolling down the boulevard of love

my heart's racing sitting still
let's do a chinese fire drill
honking the horns and running around
hop in here girl and we'll cruise the town

let your hair float on the breeze
riding way up high in my old Jeep

you look like a dream to me
rocking and rolling down the boulevard of love
come on baby let me see
that light in your eyes turn green
rocking and rolling down the boulevard of love

you can tune the radio
I'll take you any place you want to go

you look like a dream to me
rocking and rolling down the boulevard of love
come on baby let me see
that light in your eyes turn green
rocking and rolling down the boulevard of love

***************

Should a post a lyric or two? It seems late in the game.

Brenda - I would keep posting - I've only just picked one up so it's quite possible that someone may waiting just for your lyric – and besides, you have absolutely nothing to lose

Thank you Nigel, you are right. Well, I always did like this crazy lyric, guess it would fit best as a rock song.

Naked
copyright © 2008 Brenda McBryde

V1
Takin' off with some guy from the club
like cheatin' is your drug
tell me that its not true
slithering like a snake on the move
each night hunting for your prey
just wipe off that stupid grin
because all hell is heading your way

(chorus)
I see right through, I see you
naked
you can't hide from my sight
I see right through, I see you
naked
don't bother to cover up, you're
naked

V2
Does anyone see you through those lies
and all your alibis
wearing that smile so sweet
it could melt the heart of any beast
Slash me with your razor tongue
and I'll rip off your disguise
so drop your weapon this war is done

(chorus x2)
I see right through, I see you
naked
you can't hide from my sight
I see right through, I see you
naked
don't bother to cover up, you're
naked

I'd like to give this a try.It's sounds like so much fun.I'm not really sure how I imagine this as a song ,or if its even possible to be made into a song...if not,I understand ,and I will find something else to enter...Thanks


Beautiful Catastrophe (C)2009 by Michelle Chapman

Verse
she's a beautiful catastrophe
with her opalescent eyes
she'll find your every weakness
and catch you by surprise
her scent it makes you shiver
you'll be at her beck and call
it drives you to your madness place
you have no will at all

Verse
beautiful,beautiful,catastrophe
she'll take your heart by storm
she tears down all of your resistance
with her skin so soft and warm
one night spent in heaven
is nothing like its seems
beautiful catastrophe
she steals away your dreams

Chorus
she's beautiful
she's hideous
she's every song ever written
she's the rain that you pray for
and then wished that you didnt
she'll reach inside and grab your heart
and she'll never let it go
a beautiful catastrophe,oh god,i need her so

Verse
she's a beautiful catastrophe
with her silky golden hair
a work of art,a masterpiece
and you cant help but stare
she'll have you purring like a kitten
and she'll back you against the wall
then bite you with her razor teeth
and scrape you with her claw

verse
beautiful beautiful catastrophe
storm surge in my head
she washes over everything
and leave emptiness instead
you'll never feel complete
until her cherry lips you've kissed
she've everything thats bad for you
and still you cant resist

Chorus
she's beautiful
she's hideous
she's every song ever written
she's the rain you pray for
and then wished that you didnt
she'll reach inside and grab your heart
and she'll never let it go
a beautiful catastrophe,oh god,i need her so

Bridge
i feel your schrapnel in my skin,you're breaking me to my core
a weapon of mass destruction,yet you leave me wanting more
send in your tsunami and wash right over me
im a sucker for your punishment
my beautiful catastrophe

Tag
oh my beautiful catastrophe
washing over me
oh my beautiful catastrophe
i just cant let you be

Oh,and I should also add that i dont write music.not because I dont want to...i've tried ,honestly..i am hoping to learn someday

Big Jim,

I'm done with Stag's and mine.

Two questions:

can I post it here, or should I wait for the official thread?

can I use my Garageband host, instead, which affords everyone some nicer listening quality. It's not a competition, so I can't see how nice quality would be a bad thing, but I'll wait for your response, thanks.

Mike

Cool! I'll start a thread right now.

How come we have so many songs with the title "TAKEN"?

Kevin

Thanks, Mark!

...am just waiting for Stag to answer his PM, listen (first) and approve, just formalities...this was fun

Mike

Sure, it's just formalities...until the "How DARE yous" start flying.

Soooo, would it be permissible at this stage of the game to change a lyric to one that somebody might actually be interested in?

I'm not sure where I've been, but I am just now realizing what this is. Sounds like a great idea. Is there still time to post lyrics? If so, look below...if not then just ignore me This is country, female singer. I have no problems if you need to change something. If you are 'feeling' this one...go for it...I'll be waiting with my fingers crossed.

TAKEN

Your Wild Oats (are making me crazy)
© Vicki Ferloin-Shields 03312009


(VERSE)
You turned our basement into a man cave
Just a place for you to misbehave
Then one more Friday night out with your friends
tell me honey when will it end

(CHORUS)
Your wild oats
Are making me crazy
Should’ve been sown
Long before you met me
They are on my last nerve
I miss the man I married
The man I deserve-oh baby
your wild oats are making me crazy

(VERSE)
You’ve been actin’ like a big little boy
Always on the look out for your next toy
I’m tired of the video games that you play
On the bed where we used to lay

(CHORUS)
Your wild oats
Are making me crazy
Should’ve been sown
Long before you met me
They are on my last nerve
I miss the man I married
The man I deserve-oh baby
your wild oats are making me crazy

(VERSE)
I remember great times we had together
Stayed in bed all day loving one another
Just kick those wild oats out of the door
Come here honey I’ll love you more

(CHORUS)
Your wild oats
Are making me crazy
Should’ve been sown
Long before you met me
They are on my last nerve
I miss the man I married
The man I deserve-oh baby
Your wild oats are making me crazy

Your wild oats are making me crazy
But I will always love you baby

Is this contest still open? If so, I am game. Please advise.

Rick - Has anyone taken "Ever Never?" I've got music in my head...

Right up my alley.

Barry, I appreciate the willingness to put this lyric to music. I have a tune, but would love to hear what you have. Thanks.

I was also wondering if this contest is still open?If the lyrics that I posted are not suitable,I would love to post something else if the contest is indeed still open...if its not still open,i am looking forward to more contests like this in the future...thanks

As far as I am aware this challenge is still open. Entries are still being accepted. That said we cannot guarantee that all songs will get taken. It was a first come first served basis and it may be that the guys have got their hands full already and cannot take on any more.

Just as a footnote I am struggling myself just now as my music production PC went down finally giving up the ghost and my emergency standby laptop is not up to the job of music production. Heck it wont even play music. I cannot do a thing till I get a new PC. This might be a while as I have to wait on an insurance settlement and they are as usual dragging heels and stalling for time.

Since this challenge is still alive, I've taken the liberty of posting a more poignant lyric. It's been suggested that I try to get this song into the hands of one of the Children's Networks (St. Jude's or Compassionate Friends, maybe). Hoping maybe this is the place where somebody might pick up the gauntlet.

BTW, I have an edited version of it if it's felt there are too many verses here. But this is the version I originally posted. Thanks!

Give Me Something For The Pain
© 2009 Greg C. Brown

I still remember where I was
When they confirmed the awful news.
Standing in a checkout line
Complaining ‘bout the price of food.

My wife had called me on my cell;
I knew but didn’t want to hear.
“Are you sure you heard them right?”
I stammered as I squeezed back tears.

I couldn’t even bring myself
To say that evil word.
Like a knife wound through the heart,
The sound of it just hurt.

CHORUS
Give me something for the pain,
Take away this ache.
I am hurting for my child
And I’m afraid. (I’m so afraid).
I wish someone would explain
And give me something for the pain.

Our baby boy was five years old
When the headaches first began.
We knew something wasn’t right
But we didn’t understand.

The doctors ran a thousand tests
To prove that they just might be wrong.
But each one made the truth more clear,
Our little man did not have long.

Now I was never much on church,
And had no time for prayer.
But something led me to the rail,
I said, “God, if you’re there…”

REPEAT CHORUS
Give me something for the pain,
Take away this ache.
I am hurting for my child
And I’m afraid. (I’m so afraid).
Won’t you take time to explain?
Give me something for the pain.

We buried him beneath the Oaks
When the snows of Winter came.
On his stone I placed a kiss
And knew I’d never be the same.

Today, my boy would be sixteen,
And asking for the keys to drive.
Thinking what he might have been
Keeps his memory alive.

Whoever said that time would heal
Has never lost a child.
I try to think of happy times,
But it’s so hard to smile.

REPEAT CHORUS
Give me something for the pain,
Take away this ache.
I am hurting for my child
And I’m afraid. (I’m so afraid).
Won't somebody please explain
And give me something for the pain.

I thought that I might try another one,since the 1st one isnt working out...

She's Not Crying Now (C)2009 by Michelle Chapman

VS
She shoulda listened to her mama
shoulda done the things she said
mama had away with words
every nail on every head
Mama told her many times
"girl he's not the one"
She should listened to her mama
when she told that girl to run
If I could stop the watch
and turn back time somehow
I could take away the tears
That she's not crying now

Chorus
NO,she's not crying now
We watched it unfold before our eyes
we have no more tomorrows
we only have goodbyes
if we had only made a stand,had gotten through somehow
but now we're left to wipe away the tears
that she's not crying now

VS
She was always such a good girl
so trusting and so sweet
He came riding into her naive heart
and swept her off her feet
We all saw the danger signs
and we saw her swollen eyes
the neighbors heard it nearly every night
they heard all of her muffled cries
they just chose to block it out
pretending they didnt hear
the anguish in trembling voice
of a soul living in fear

Chorus
No,she's not crying now
we watched unfold before our eyes
she has no more tomorrows
and we only have goodbyes
if only we had made a stand,had gotten through somehow
but now we're left to wipe the tears
that she's not crying now

Bridge

we just turned our heads
and we've got to live with this somehow
because we let her down
she's not crying now
no she's not cring now

Chorus
No,she's not crying now
we watched it unfold before our eyes
she has no more tomorrows
and we only have goodbyes
if only we had made a stand,had gotten through somehow
but now we're left to wipe the tears
that she's not crying now

No she's not crying ....now
_________________________

I thought this one might be more suitable if this board is still open.

Thanks for looking.



Fishing Pole You're Still My Dearest Friend

Verse 1
Fishin pole it's been a while, since you were in my hands,
Three years ago last summer, we're out there on the sand,
Strung you a line, we did fine, I remmenise again,
Fishin pole you're still my dearest friend.

Verse 2
Little Rod it's been some time, since I spent time with you,
The years have all caught up with me, so much now I can't do,
I miss the days, I bait you up, and reel you in again,
Wish I could hold you one more time old friend.

Chorus
I sit here by the window, and stare out at the sky,
Sunny day, a cloudy haze, your memory comes to mind,
We went down by the river, and sat there you and me,
On the bank with my best catch, as peaceful as can be,
We shared great times together, I never thought they'd end,
Fishin pole you're still my dearest friend.

Bridge
My two hands now can't hold you, can't string you a line,
I'll never reel you in again, I won't forget those times,
I sat there at the fishin hole, me and you my fishin pole,
They say it's heck when we get old, but some things gotta be.

Chorus
I sit here by the window, and stare out at the sky,
Sunny day, a cloudy haze, your memory comes to mind,
We went down to the river, and sat there you and me,
On the bank with my best catch, as peaceful as could be,
We shared great times together, I never thought they'd end,
Fishin pole you're still my dearest friend.

Michelle,

I have some thoughts for music on "Beautiful Catastrophe" if you're still interested. Let me know! I really like the lyric. It has a Carolyn Dawn Johnson feel about it.

Alan

Alan,
That would be SO wonderful and thank you so much for even considering it.I would be extremely honored!!

Hi everyone,
I just noticed that no one has posted here for a while now.I want to thank Alan for composing music to this lyric.I can not wait to hear the song when it is completed.this is very exciting,and i'm very grateful for this opportunity and for this challenge.
Michelle

I am throwing my hat in the ring with this piece from 2006. It is one of the relatively few I have that are upbeat and happy. Would love to see what one of you can do with it.


YOU AND THE WIND

c2006 Brian Beecher(lyrics)



Seeing your hair in the wind had an impact
On my life wishing I could go back
To that winter day so long ago
When we were bundled up against the cold
And it would be easy to fall into sin
Just remembering you and the wind

Living up to commitments can stretch your time
Making you long for a simpler life
Seeing you just that way had a calming effect
You were at your very sexy best
And it would be easy to fall into sin
Just remembering you and the wind

Our trials may have reached a critical stage
Busy, stressed to turn another page
That day really helped to grease squeaky wheels
Amusement and relaxation at our heels
And it would be easy to fall into sin
Just remembering you and the wind

With our relationship at a crisis point
Suggesting we meet at some local joint
To be given the once-over yet again
To see if it is worth salvaging
And it would be easy to fall into sin
Just remembering you and the wind
Yes, it would be easy to fall into sin
Just remembering you and the wind

Would love to have music put to this song. The melodie is in my head only. Unfortunately I can't play or sing. Hope this challenge is still ongoing. Thanks.

Old Tin Cup

Written by: Brian Merritt


Houses abandoned, foreclosure signs
Hearts abroken, lone diesel whines
On down the line to another town
Sometimes this life it’ll drag you down

Down to the bottom where you’re lookin up
At coins tossed into that old tin cup
When they call this nowhere I know what they mean
I fell off the path to that American dream
Blame it on this recession no fault of my own
All that I know is I want to go home


Sun comes up day after day
People go to work It’s the American way
But hands lay idle in my old hometown
Where store fronts and factories are closein down

Down to the bottom where you’re lookin up
At coins tossed into that old tin cup
When they say this is nowhere I know what they mean
I fell of the path to that American dream
Blame it on this recession no fault of our own
All that I know is I can’t go home


A friend of mine we worked side by side
His body washed in on the risin tide
When you’re down on your luck and there’s no place to run
He chose to go down on the settin sun

Down to the bottom where you’re lookin up
At coins tossed into that old tin cup
When they say this is nowhere I know what they mean
We fell off the path to that American dream
Blame it on this depression no fault of our own
All that I know is he ain’t ever goin home
No we ain’t ever goin home
No I’m never goin home