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We drive until the gas is gone
And then walk until our feet are torn
Crawl until we feed the soil
Film the whole thing
It's all business in the left-hand lane
Drive there and then drive back again
Escape can't be the only way to escape
So I've gotten used to coffee sweats
Still getting used to road regrets
And hell I took you up on all your threats to leave
It's a shame
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
That takes you back to from where it is you came
And Robbie likes his country tunes
It's never been the lens that I see through
But I guess driving for a week or two
Puts words in your mouth
So find dodge and then get out of it
It's about as country as I get
So you ain't living 'til you're living it
Not dead 'til you die
But watch out for the paraphrase
'Cause they will crown you and they will take your legs
See the cost is more than what you get paid
But do it anyway
It's a shame
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
It takes you back to from where it is you came
It's a shame
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
It takes you back to from where it is you came
And then walk until our feet are torn
Crawl until we feed the soil
Film the whole thing
Drive there and then drive back again
Escape can't be the only way to escape
Still getting used to road regrets
And hell I took you up on all your threats to leave
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
That takes you back to from where it is you came
It's never been the lens that I see through
But I guess driving for a week or two
Puts words in your mouth
It's about as country as I get
So you ain't living 'til you're living it
Not dead 'til you die
'Cause they will crown you and they will take your legs
See the cost is more than what you get paid
But do it anyway
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
It takes you back to from where it is you came
It's a crying shame
Them's the breaks
And ain't it always the way
It takes you back to from where it is you came
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"So find Dodge and then get out of it"
It's a city in Kansas and a catch phrase from western movies.
This song is simply amazing!
I heard this for the first time yesterday. The fact that I specifically sought it out today speaks volumes.
It's "Find Dodge and then get out of it". Really really wonderful song by a wonderful artist! He played a show in my town on my birthday but I couldn't go, so my friend had him write me a happy birthday note.
This song is about being a touring musician. As one myself, I know several of the feelings he is describing first hand. The first verse describes how you can feel a lot of the time- beat down, tired, and weary, but still having the time of your life- "film the whole thing".
Nearly every morning starts with a large cup of strong coffee. As the day progresses, you feel it slowly start to leave your body.
I had one particular tour that was a little too long where I nearly lost my mind, and had a course of actions that changed my life forever. I feel like something similar may have happened to Dan.
"The gas (or cost?) is more than you get payed"
Sometimes, you aren't making nearly enough money to sustain yourself, but you have no real choice but to continue and hope things get better.
"Escape can't be the only way to escape"
I feel like a lot of people have these preconceived notion that their life will get better if they just "skip town" and get away from everything. But, problems need to be solved internally.
Trust me, any touring musician can relate to this song. It's usually the time of your life, but it definitely isn't easy.
Find God and then get out of it.
The cost is more than you get paid.
... and I don't agree with either ... we get more than we give. Always.
@Christingirl, The first of those lines is "So find Dodge and then get out of it..." like the saying "get the hell out of Dodge".
@Christingirl, The first of those lines is "So find Dodge and then get out of it..." like the saying "get the hell out of Dodge".
Agreed.. If you are finding God and then getting out of it you haven't really found God
Agreed.. If you are finding God and then getting out of it you haven't really found God