This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
The road is dangerous and pretty and white
Tires spinning on snow
World spinning heavy and slow
And I’m headed home
Time itself means nothing
But time spent with you
A Donald Sutherland interview comes on the truck radio
He apologizes to all he’s loved and sired
Long shot of my face
Oh I have learned when things are beautiful
To just keep on, just keep on
When things are beautiful, just keep on
The blinding lights of the kingdom can make you weep
Oh I have learned when things are beautiful
To just keep on, just keep on
Oh, when things are beautiful
Just keep on
Tires spinning on snow
World spinning heavy and slow
And I’m headed home
Time itself means nothing
But time spent with you
A Donald Sutherland interview comes on the truck radio
He apologizes to all he’s loved and sired
Long shot of my face
Oh I have learned when things are beautiful
To just keep on, just keep on
When things are beautiful, just keep on
The blinding lights of the kingdom can make you weep
Oh I have learned when things are beautiful
To just keep on, just keep on
Oh, when things are beautiful
Just keep on
Lyrics submitted by Eglk, edited by smallwonderrobot
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