In a perfect world, this paper mill town Would’ve been enough to keep you around But you never seen Calfornia And you’re thinkin’ it was made just for ya Got some memories to make and chances to take And a big sun settin’ you know you wanna chase But somewhere down the line, I bet I cross your mind
When all that life in the fast lane slows down one day And all the glitter ain’t turnin’ to gold And you start missin’ you some dirt on a road You’re gonna wake up, dreamin’ ’bout forever When that good-as-it-gets could get a little better Baby, I know you gotta go and do your thing But you’re gonna want somebody like me someday
Now, a made-for-you burnt CD And the hum of my Chevy comin’ down the street And “I love you” in the dust of the dash And your toe prints there on the glass You’re gonna want you some of that
When all that life in the fast lane slows down one day And all the glitter ain’t turnin’ to gold And you start missin’ you some dirt on a road You’re gonna wake up, dreamin’ ’bout forever When that good-as-it-gets could get a little better Baby, I know you gotta go and do your thing But you’re gonna want somebody like me someday
Yeah, that tailgate and the stars above No, they ain’t seen the last of us
When all that life in the fast lane slows down one day And all the glitter ain’t turnin’ to gold And you start missin’ you some dirt on a road You’re gonna wake up, dreamin’ ’bout forever When that good-as-it-gets could get a little better Baby, I know you gotta go and do your thing But you’re gonna want somebody like me someday