Monday, August 30th, 2004
His name was Steve,
Her name was Gina,
(spoken) You’ve never been here before have you?
They met at a bar called Cowboy Outcove Cantena,
He was a salesman from South Dakota,
She was a first grade school teacher Pheonix Arizona,
(Spoken) No, My first time here
They started dancing and it got real hot,
Then it spilled over to the parking lot,
One more tequila then we’re falling in love,
One night together in Love
Don’t bite off more than you can chew,
There’s things down here the devil himself wouldn’t do,
Just remember when you let it all go,
What happens in Mexico,
Stays in Mexico
He woke up in the morning and he made
a little tellephone call,
To check on his wife and his kids back
at home in Souix Falls,
She hopped right in the shower with a heavy heavy mind,
(spoken) What am I doing?
He knew it was the first time Geena
had ever crossed that line,
They walked down to the beach and started drinking again,
Jumped into the ocean for a dirty swim,
One more margarita then we’re falling in love,
One night together in love
Don’t bite off more than you can chew,
There’s things down here the devil himself wouldn’t do,
Just remember when you let it all go,
What happens in Mexico,
Stays in Mexico
Oh Mexico
Waiting at the bar at the terminal gate,
She says ‘Steve I gotta go, I’m going to miss my plane’
He said one more tequila before you climb on up,
She said more night together in love
Don’t bite off more than you can chew,
There’s things down here the devil himself wouldn’t do,
Just remember when you let it all go,
What happens in Mexico,
Stays in Mexico
Stays in Mexico,
Stays in Mexico,
Stays in Mexico,
Oh Mexico
Wednesday, August 25th, 2004
Becky was a beauty from South Alabama
Her Daddy had a heart like a nine pound hammer
Think He even did a little time in the slammer
What was I thinking?
She snuck out one night and met me by the front gate
Her daddy came out waving that twelve guage
We tore out the drive, he peppered my tailgate
What was I thinking?
Oh I knew there’d be Hell to pay,
But that crossed my mind a little too late!
Cuz’ I was thinking ’bout a little white tank top sitting right there in the middle by me
I was thinking about a long kiss, man just gotta get goin’ where the night might lead
Well I know what I was feeling But What was I thinking?
But What was I thinking?
What was I thinking?
By the county line the cops were nipping on our heels
Pulled off the road kicked it to 4 wheel
Shut off the lights, tore through a corn field
What was I thinking?
Out the other side she was hollerin’ “Faster!”
Took the third road had the radio blastin’
Hit the Honky Tonk for a little close dancin’
What was I thinking?
Oh I knew there’d be Hell to pay,
But that crossed my mind a little too late!
Cuz’ I was thinking ’bout a little white tank top sitting right there in the middle by me
I was thinking about a long kiss, man just gotta get goin’ where the night might lead
Well I know what I was feeling But What was I thinking?
But What was I thinking?
What was I thinking?
When a mountain of a man with a “Born to Kill” tattoo
tried to cut in I knocked out his front tooth
Ran outside hood sliding like Bo Duke
What was I thinking?
I finally got her home at half past too late
Her daddy’s in a lawn chair sittin’ in the driveway
Put it in park as he started my way,
What was I thinking?
Oh What was I thinking?
Oh What was I thinking?
And she gave a come and get me grin,
And like a bullet we were gone again!
Cuz’ I was thinking ’bout a little white tank top sitting right there in the middle by me
I was thinking about a long kiss, man just gotta get goin’ where the night might lead
Well I know what I was feeling But What was I thinking?
But What was I thinking?
What was I thinking?
What was I thinking?
Tuesday, August 10th, 2004
If I had a million I would build you a mansion,
a hundred miles from nowhere with all a girl could need,
We would run through the hallways and dance in the backyard,
if we ain’t got no neighbors ain’t noone will see.
and if I had a speed plane we’d fly across the land,
settle in some little border town,
we’d drink margaritas and dance to mariachis,
put you on my speed plane and I would bring you back home.
and if I had a steamboat we’d sail across the ocean,
dock in some little port of call,
we would have a fine time with Swiss cheese and French wine,
put you on my steamboat and I would bring you back home.
But I ain’t got a million and I ain’t got a speed plane,
I ain’t got no boat upon the sea,
all I’ve got is two strong arms to hold you so tightly,
so baby won’t you, won’t you please, come back home with me.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2004
I met her down in Tampa Bay
Spring break ‘88
She came in to hear my band play
And man we were on that night
Twin guitars and 20-minute jams
“Tush”, “Cocaine”, and “Sweet Home Alabam”
I knew I had her in the palm of my hand
When I stepped in the spotlight
Hot-n-heavy in that little alley
On a fifteen minute break
We shared a cigarette, long kiss
Then she stood there by the stage
All night by the stage
What can I say?
She loved me
But after five long years of trying to be a star
I sold my acts and I quit them bars
Got a real job fixing trucks and cars
Had a couple new mouths to feed
And eventually that monthly wage
And the finer points of the suburban age
All became bars on a cage
And man it was killing me
I started cussin’ and getting mad at nothin’
And blaming her for ruining my life
Started sinking, cheating, and a-drinking
But she stood there by my side
Right there by my side
With tears in her eyes
And she loved me
She loved me
Heaven knows the reasons why
I’ll never know the reasons why
She loved me
She finally left three years ago
Married a man out in New Mexico
Calls to say the boys are really growing
God, I miss them kids
As for me I’m twelve steps down the line
I found a church that I like just fine
Even got a gig playing these songs of mine
They all just reminisce
Hot-n-heavy in that little alley
On a fifteen minute break
We shared a cigarette, long kiss
Then she stood there by the stage
All night by the stage
Man, those were the days
When she loved me
Yeah she loved me
Heaven knows the reasons why
I’ll never know the reasons why
She loved me
Yeah she loved me
Heaven knows the reasons why
I’ll never know the reasons why
She loved me
Thursday, August 5th, 2004
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - John Kerry wears one. President Bush has one, too. So do several celebrities. It’s the “Live Strong” yellow wristband produced by the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the cycling superstar’s cancer-fighting organization.
Since the fund-raising effort began in May, the charity has sold 7 million of the rubber wristbands for $1 each, with plans for 1.8 million more. Nike donated the first $1 million, and proceeds go toward programs for young people with cancer.
Sales easily surpassed the $6 million the foundation initially hoped to raise. The wristbands can be purchased at http://www.wearyellow.com.
“It’s been an overwhelming experience,” foundation President Mitch Stoller said Friday. “I think everybody, from average Americans to celebrities, are getting the message of courage and hope.”
Foundation spokeswoman Michelle Milford said celebrities who have been sighted wearing the bands include Bono, Alec Baldwin, Bruce Willis, Robin Williams, Matt Damon and Ben Stiller.
Armstrong, the winner of a record six consecutive Tour de France titles, overcame advanced testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs and brain. He has linked himself to the traditional yellow jersey worn by the Tour leader and champion.
Kerry, the Democratic nominee for president, wore his wristband while campaigning last week and at the Democratic National Convention. He had a cancerous prostate removed in February 2003. His father, Richard, died of complications from the disease in 2000.
White House spokesman Taylor Gross said Bush also has a wristband and supports the Armstrong foundation.
Milford said the group appreciates the candidates’ support but will avoid any political debate. “The way we fight cancer is a bipartisan issue,” she said. “We want support from everybody.”
Updated: Monday, Aug. 2, 2004 - 4:10 PM
I wear yellow, do you?
