Diamonds on the windshield, as heaven starts to cry In his rearview mirror, his angel waves goodbye She knows he’s got to go, she knows he’s one of them Brothers of the highway, children of the wind That detroit diesel pirate ship goes rollin’ out again Sailin’ for the settin’ sun, freedom’s your best friend..
I still feel 25 Most of the time I still raise a little cain with the boys Honky tonk and pretty woman Lord i’m still right there with them Singing above the crowd and the noise Sometimes i feel like jesse james Still trying to make a name Knowing nothings gonna change what i am..
The first time i met her She walked right up to me And said, “you’re who i wanted to find.” There was a man she had seen in her dreams And it was me She said, “i can’t believe it ’cause i’ve never been in here And i’ve passed this place so many times.” It..
It started way back in third grade I used to sit beside emmylou hayes A pink dress, a matching bow and her pony tail She kissed me on the school bus, but told me not to tell Next day i chased her ’round the playground Across the monkey bars, to the merry-go-round And emmylou got..
You’re gonna love me, baby You’re gonna wake up in another life There will be tears, baby And i won’t be around to see you cry Yeah, when you’re heart is sober Yeah, when the pieces all fall into place Yeah, when the light comes on And it’s far too late You’re gonna love me,..
All i could do is try to drink you in And do my best to soak up all that sugar from your skin Then you had to go and kiss me You made me fall a bit little harder, and then said “you’re gonna have to miss me” Oh, what do you gotta do that..
You look good in the palms of my hand Watch the light ’round your feet just dance Feel your sweat pressed against my skin Girl, you’re fire, you’re fire Take the breath right outta my chest Burn me down ’til there ain’t nothin’ left Keep on doing what you do best Girl, you’re fire, you’re..