July 4, 2014
WHATEVER HAPPENED, I APOLOGIZE
Fourth Of July (Dave Alvin)She's waiting for me when I get home from work
But things just ain't the same
She turns out the light and cries in the dark
Won't answer when I call her name
(chorus)
On the stairs I smoke a cigarette alone
The Mexican kids are shooting fireworks below
Hey, baby, it's the Fourth of July
Hey, baby, it's the Fourth of July
She gives me her cheek when I want her lips
And I don't have the strength to go
On the lost side of town in a dark apartment
We gave up trying so long ago
(repeat chorus)
Whatever happened, I apologize
So dry your tears and baby, walk outside
It's the Fourth of July
(repeat chorus)
Not exactly a happy holiday tune, but the reference is timely and it is one of the ten best rock songs ever written. It's on this fine album and there's a sample of it.
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Posted by oj at July 4, 2014 12:01 AM
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