Lyrics

Driving in Circles:

We took to the road

for a taste of the land.

There's one thing I couldn't

quite understand.

We drove and we drove

day after day

but the signs in the sky

had nothin to say.

This town's the same as all the others we passed.

It's getting to be a pain in the...

We're cruisin along on the highway at dawn.

It's the same ol' signs from my own front lawn.

There's McDonalds and Burger King Wendys and more

Lowes and Home Depot and big box stores.

Why did we ever walk out the door

when it's all the same, it's just one big bore.

The places to stop for a snack and a gulp

are Exxon, Mobil, Sunoco and Gulf.

Fritos, Lays, Chips Ahoy, Pepsi, Coke and Almond Joy,

There's nothin new. It's all the same.

It's so mundane. It's drivin me insane.

We're cruisin along on the highway at dawn.

It's the same ol' signs from my own front lawn.

There's McDonalds and Burger King Wendys and more

Lowes and Home Depot and big box stores.

Why did we ever walk out the door

when it's all the same, it's just one big bore.

So where do you live?

Have I been there before?

Is there a Barnes and Nobles?

Starbucks and Sears?

Yes, I'm sure I know

your neighborhood

'cause corporate America

won't be misunderstood.

We're cruisin along on the highway at dawn.

It's the same ol' signs from my own front lawn.

There's McDonalds and Burger King Wendys and more

Lowes and Home Depot and big box stores.

Why did we ever walk out the door

when it's all the same, it's just one big bore.

We're cruisin along on the highway at dusk.

Dwelling in our own disgust .

There's McDonalds and Burger King Wendys and more

Lowes and Home Depot and big box stores.

Why did we ever walk out the door

when it's all the same, it's just one big bore.

McDonalds and Burger King Wendys and more

Lowes and Home Depot and big box stores.

Why did we ever walk out the door

when it's all the same, it's just one big bore.

Brand New Friend:

I remember when the world was flat.

I was closed, I wouldn't open up.

While other kids, had a great time,

I was watching from the sideline.

They say I gotta make myself a brand new friend.

I thought these days would never end.

Gotta figure out just what to do.

I'm gettin' tired of feeling blue.

People say my child hood is passing me by.

I won't show 'em that I'm ready to cry.

So if you wave hello to me,

I may pretend not to see.

They say I gotta make myself a brand new friend.

I thought these days would never end.

Gotta figure out just what to do.

I'm gettin' tired of feeling blue.

And now I got my self a brand new friend.

I hope these days will never end.

You see my six stringed friend and I,

are playin' songs to lift your spirit high.

This Vacation:

Ready or not the challenges of life are here to stay.

You got yours and I got mine that we cope with everyday.

This feelin' I get when you're standing by my side.

Makes me feel like I could take my problems all in stride.

This vacation's just not the same without you.

You stood by me and you helped me see there's nothin' I can't do.

Imagine you're not here to help me overcome my fear.

Then who's gonna be the one that helps set me free.

Who then do I look to for the truth?

Life is filled with ups and downs. I'm glad you stuck around.

Now I see how you cared for me when I was feeling down.

You showed me how to hanlde my self when the pressure is on the line.

And you helped me see how my family is the best thing for my mind.

'Cause the life that we choose we'll never loose if we got somebody that cares.

And life is a journey and journey's are meant to be shared.

This vacation's just not the same without you.

You stood by me and you helped me see there's nothin' I can't do.

Imagine you're not here to help me overcome my fear.

Then who's gonna be the one that helps set me free.

Who then do I look to for the truth?

My bags are packed. I'm ready to go. I'm off to see the world.

I'll laugh in the face of adversity and I won't need to be told.

But you gotta be right here with me until eternity.

'Cause the life that we choose we'll never loose if we got somebody that cares.

And life is a journey and journey's are meant to be shared.

This vacation's just not the same without you.

You stood by me and you helped me see there's nothin' I can't do.

Imagine you're not here to help me overcome my fear.

Then who's gonna be the one that helps set me free.

Who then do I look to for the truth?

This vacation's just not the same without you.

You stood by me and you helped me see there's nothin' I can't do.

Imagine you're not here to help me overcome my fear.

Then who's gonna be the one that helps set me free.

Who then do I look to for the truth?

The Stars are Gonna Sing Tonight:

I saw you standin' there

I saw you standin' in the rain last night.

I saw you standin' there.

The world has got you down my dear

but I know you won't shed a tear.

Looks like you got the weight of the world

on you shoulders. It's so sad.

We're gonna go where the lights are low

and the moon is shinin' bright.

The stars are gonna sing tonight

like a blue herron taking flight.

Let the wind rush through your hair

as your troubles vanish in thin air.

I know a place that puts a smile on my face

and it can do the same for you.

Welcome to my world.

Welcome to my secret world

where the music plays all night long.

Take my hand on this magic ride

as we sail along side by side.

Allow your heart to lead the way

and we'll never go astray.

We're gonna go where the lights are low

and the moon is shinin' bright.

The stars are gonna sing tonight

like a blue herron taking flight.

Let the wind rush through your hair

as your troubles vanish in thin air.

I know a place that puts a smile on my face

and it can do that same for you.

We're gonna go where the lights are low

and the moon is shinin' bright.

The stars are gonna sing tonight

like a blue herron taking flight.

Let the wind rush through your hair

as your troubles vanish in thin air.

I know a place that puts a smile on my face

and it can do the same for you.

Caught Between Heaven and Hell:

Leftovers on Sunday sound good to me.

It's exciting to watch the games on tv.

Clean clothes in my drawer and a brush through my hair.

Those drives to the country to breathe the fresh air.

But I know there are people not very far away,

that wish they could live their lives this way.

So why don't I laugh with the others with me.

Is it because they just don't see.

Should I be thankful for what I have.

Or should I be hateful for what others don't have.

Looks like I'm caught between heaven and hell.

My conscience won't let me let go.

My smile says one thing but my heart says another.

I'll never be happy while people still suffer.

If we're able to live and we're able to laugh,

we've got to extend our hand to the other half.

Let's make a pact, right here and right now.

You show respect to the cries in the world

and I'll sing my songs to the children that call.

And maybe, just maybe, if we act with our heart,

We'll live to see the day when the world's not torn apart.

Should I be thankful for what I have.

Or should I be hateful for what others don't have.

Looks like I'm caught between heaven and hell.

My conscience won't let me let go.

Should I be thankful for what I have.

Or should I be hateful for what others don't have.

Looks like I'm caught between heaven and hell.

My conscience won't let me let go.

Should I be thankful for what I have.

Or should I be hateful for what others don't have.

Looks like I'm caught between heaven and hell.

My conscience won't let me let go.

Tiger Mountain:

I had to write this song 'cause you couln't take a hint,

from my friendly subtle gestures, to nearly putting it in print.

My message was clear but you couldn't see the light.

Or, do you live in denial behind that innocent smile.

I tried to show you it was all wrong

but you wouldn't listen, you were too head strong.

No I'm not gonna climb tiger mountain with you

'cause there's only one way in but there's no way out.

Now I'm not afraid to challenge the unknown

but I'm not gonna climb tiger mountain with you.

Go on and tell your friends about this mixed up game

of egos and pride that they take in stride.

You tell them with conviction. You tell them with emotion,

but they see right through your phony execution.

You see it in their faces. You see it in their eyes.

It's enough to make you sick so you wanna go and hide.

No I'm not gonna climb tiger mountain with you

'cause there's only one way in but there's no way out.

Now I'm not afraid to challenge the unknown

but I'm not gonna climb tiger mountain with you.

Disect your life with a surgical knife

but don't be suprised to see it full of strife.

It was never gonna work. I could see it from the start.

Your hopes and fantasies were never in my heart.

It takes two to tumble, takes two to tango.

To take a line from Elvis Costello.

No I'm not gonna climb tiger mountain with you

'cause there's only one way in but there's no way out.

Now I'm not afraid to challenge the unknown

but I'm not gonna climb tiger mountain with you.

You Better be Careful:

You better be careful 'cause the man is comin home.

One of these days he's gonna catch you all alone.

Have you got youself a bulletproof alibi.

Or they'll string you up and hang you out to dry.

You better be careful 'cause the man is comin home.

One of these days he's gonna catch you all alone.

Have you got youself a bulletproof alibi.

Or they'll string you up and hang you out to dry

Dreams:

Close your eyes and look for the guiding light.

Beneath the clutter of your daily life.

See the fire that burns inside.

You gotta reach for the sky.

Dreams, to take you away from here.

Dreams, to lift you above the clouds.

Dreams, to help you find your inner peace.

Find the courage to stand and fight.

There will be no regrets at the end of the night.

Don't die with your dreams still in your heart.

Don't be affraid to challenge your greatest fears.

Behind that mask of makeup and lonely tears.

There's a drive.

That lets me know your alive.

Dreams, to take you away from here.

Dreams, to lift you above the clouds.

Dreams, to help you find your inner peace.

Find the courage to stand and fight.

There will be no regrets at the end of the night.

Don't die with your dreams still in your heart.

Dreams, to take you away from here.

Dreams, to lift you above the clouds.

Dreams, to help you find your inner peace.

Find the courage to stand and fight.

There will be no regrets at the end of the night.

Don't die with your dreams still in your heart.