Breeze blows through bushes and rips up the asphalt
But, they find their way to the worshipping place
They find some needles and blame all the new folk
And, I got a long way to go
Teens are embarrassed of their parents' jalopies
They think they got it all wrong
But, I'm still the gal that wants Gap jeans and a Ranger
And, I got a long way to go
They think she's cute cuz she kisses on the earlobe
But, she knows she's losing her nerve
They think she'll move fast, but, she thought she'd moved fast
And, I got a long way to go
Jail's nice and empty but the meth's started cooking
Teeth already falling from our heads
Preacher's coming whistling, but, he's really hustling
And, I got a long way to go
credits
from IOLA EP,
released May 23, 2013
Vocals/Lyrics/Music: Carey Sveen
Vocals/Music/Guitar: Evan Fricks
Vocals/Music/Drums/Harmonium/Piano: Craig Howe
Vocals/Music/Bass: Rob Hellyer
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