Fountains of Wayne

Utopia Parkway

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Well I've been saving for a custom van
And I've been playing in a cover band
And my baby doesn't understand
Why I never turned from boy to man
I got it made
I got it down
I am the king of this island town
I'm on my own
I'm on my way
Down Utopia Parkway
And while I'm waiting for my time to come
I'm gonna get a little shopping done
I'll get some paper and a staple gun
And put my name in from of everyone
I got it made
I got it down
I am the king of this goddamn town
I'm on my own
I'm on my way
Down Utopia Parkway
Gonna let my hair grow down my back
Gonna brace myself for the big attack
And they'll never know what hit them when I'm gone

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aniota On Jan 18, 2002

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2002-01-18 16:48:29

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by wescz

23y ago

Being young and in a rock band.

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by dbarker02

23y ago

great great song. and i'll agree with the other guy on the meaning.

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by Bertxx

21y ago

thanx

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by ye-interpreter

21y ago

Yeah, that's pretty much it. This guy's set, and doesn't want to grow up and lose it all.

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by jake123321

14y ago

this songs about a naive young man like any other, ambitious fearless cocky and confident

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by kexpseattle

8y ago

Funny, poignant track. Really love the chord changes around 1:59 thru 2:17

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