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