Pearl Jam

Open Road

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smokin the television
to get on it already
this bus is makin way too many stops
i can't get a-movin'
where's my destination?
i take a deep swallow in my frustration
i'm takin all i got
it fits in this little bag
all my life i had empty pockets
all my life i saw evil eyes in old dark sockets
i cut em off, i cut em off...
i said i don't need them to make life work
i cut em off, i cut em off...
i'll never think twice
into them i never ever talk...
so here i go
i'm finally on my way
once i said goodbye
that was my last wave, whoa
here i am on the...
on the open road
i've never felt better
then when i am alone

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captainlaganja On Apr 21, 2004

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2004-04-21 23:33:02

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