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Slow Lane Blues Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I was driving down the route, doing one-eighty-five
Me and my friends, out for a drive
I could have seen the trouble loomin' ahead
I should've known better, I was into the red
I never saw the gun, I never saw the law
Hiding in the back of a four-by-four
[Chorus]
Caught on a photograph, guilty of driving fast
But some days you've gotta lose
I'm in the slow lane, I got the slow lane blues
Slow lane blues
[Verse 2]
They took me to the side, gave me some grief
They said I was crazy, I couldn't believe
Good cop, bad cop, they played the routine
They took away my car, I tossed them the keys
There was nothing on the road when I gave it the gas
I never saw the law, we were having a blast
[Chorus]
Caught on a photograph, guilty of driving fast
But some days you've gotta lose
I'm in the slow lane, I got the slow lane blues
I got the blues
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
They said I had it coming, a matter of time
Driving like a fool, ignoring the signs
But I never saw the gun, I never saw the law
Hiding in the back of a four-by-four
[Chorus]
Caught on a photograph, guilty of driving fast
But some days you've gotta lose
I'm in the slow lane
I was caught on a photograph (Caught on a photograph)
Guilty of driving fast (Guilty of driving fast)
But some days you've gotta lose (Some days you've gotta lose)
I'm in the slow lane, I got the slow lane blues
Mmmm yeah
I was driving down the route, doing one-eighty-five
Me and my friends, out for a drive
I could have seen the trouble loomin' ahead
I should've known better, I was into the red
I never saw the gun, I never saw the law
Hiding in the back of a four-by-four
Caught on a photograph, guilty of driving fast
But some days you've gotta lose
I'm in the slow lane, I got the slow lane blues
Slow lane blues
They took me to the side, gave me some grief
They said I was crazy, I couldn't believe
Good cop, bad cop, they played the routine
They took away my car, I tossed them the keys
There was nothing on the road when I gave it the gas
I never saw the law, we were having a blast
Caught on a photograph, guilty of driving fast
But some days you've gotta lose
I'm in the slow lane, I got the slow lane blues
I got the blues
They said I had it coming, a matter of time
Driving like a fool, ignoring the signs
But I never saw the gun, I never saw the law
Hiding in the back of a four-by-four
Caught on a photograph, guilty of driving fast
But some days you've gotta lose
I'm in the slow lane
I was caught on a photograph (Caught on a photograph)
Guilty of driving fast (Guilty of driving fast)
But some days you've gotta lose (Some days you've gotta lose)
I'm in the slow lane, I got the slow lane blues
Mmmm yeah
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This track paints a picture of a reckless joyride turning sour when the protagonist gets caught by the authorities, to capture the adrenaline and carefree attitude of speeding down the road with friends but contrasts it with mentioning the consequences of breaking the law. Throughout the song, the theme of recklessness and the consequences of one's actions come to the forefront. His fun times are cut short when he gets caught and he begins regretting his actions as he reflects on the moment when he's pulled over; He's acknowledging the naive mindset of ignoring the warning signs.
Simply put, this serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of being aware of the limits and rules of society, even when seeking thrills and living in the fast lane. It portrays the mix of rebellion, regret, and acceptance that often accompanies moments of coming face-to-face with the consequences of one's choices.