The Open Road

We came to a halt in the snow Swerving on the wet slush below Just as well we did 'cos that lorry in front of us Was gonna tip over So we peeled off for a break Though we knew it meant we'd be late But we were alive and it felt pretty good to taste The strawberry milkshake And still we carried on Our entire lives upon The open road Guided on the asphalt by The traffic lines and burger signs 'Til we're in the motel gone for the night Way out on the north golden coast Just as we were ready to go Bandits broke into the van And took all we had In the city we were stranded And still we Somehow rolled through Onto the next town Always somewhere new I've seen mountains pierce the sky Deserts frosted under ice But some days I just miss mum and dad Though I think it makes them happy I finally managed to see The open road 'Til I'll make quite sure there's nowhere Left to get to know The open road The open road Will take me home someday