This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Where are You
words and music J. Blaney
I got three dimes in my pocket and nothings making sense
When I thought I had it all I don't know where it went
And I just keep on looking for the sunny side of the street
Cause life's a two lane highway and I just really want some peace
(Chorus)
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you?
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you ..
My old leather jacket reminds me of that blonde
I and I can still see hern face singing all my songs
If she floats I guess I'm gonna drown
Her heart is like a wheel and she spins me all around
Dead women always gety away with murder
Never try and love them and never try to hurt them
Im looking for forgiveness and it becomes a witch hunt
I'm mad I'm frusterated cause I can't forget that cunt
(Chorus)
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you?
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you ..
I'm spitting out these pearls I got a head like a diamond
Go find your own way cause I don't known where mine is
I'm gonna get married find a girl like suzanne
I don't know where she is but I know where I am
(Chorus)
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you?
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you ..
I got three dimes in my pocket and nothings making sense
When I thought I had it all I don't know where it went
And I just keep on looking for the sunny side of the street
Cause life's a two lane highway and I just really want some peace
And I'm waltzing to nowhere it's better than being here
And if you want you can find me that's when I'll appear
Cause I can be a ghost and I can lift your spirits
I know I can love you but your not here to hear it
(chorus)
Your just Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you?
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you ..
words and music J. Blaney
I got three dimes in my pocket and nothings making sense
When I thought I had it all I don't know where it went
And I just keep on looking for the sunny side of the street
Cause life's a two lane highway and I just really want some peace
(Chorus)
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you?
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you ..
My old leather jacket reminds me of that blonde
I and I can still see hern face singing all my songs
If she floats I guess I'm gonna drown
Her heart is like a wheel and she spins me all around
Dead women always gety away with murder
Never try and love them and never try to hurt them
Im looking for forgiveness and it becomes a witch hunt
I'm mad I'm frusterated cause I can't forget that cunt
(Chorus)
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you?
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you ..
I'm spitting out these pearls I got a head like a diamond
Go find your own way cause I don't known where mine is
I'm gonna get married find a girl like suzanne
I don't know where she is but I know where I am
(Chorus)
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you?
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you ..
I got three dimes in my pocket and nothings making sense
When I thought I had it all I don't know where it went
And I just keep on looking for the sunny side of the street
Cause life's a two lane highway and I just really want some peace
And I'm waltzing to nowhere it's better than being here
And if you want you can find me that's when I'll appear
Cause I can be a ghost and I can lift your spirits
I know I can love you but your not here to hear it
(chorus)
Your just Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you?
Stuck in the middle of nowhere
Where are you ..
Lyrics submitted by hardcor_toonz
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