Drive By

from Abulum by Glen Phillips

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TONY M I make playlists of artists' performances I see. Watched Glen at "The Ark" in Ann Arbor, MI. where he performed this song.

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lyrics

I was the driver for the drive-by of the neighbor’s dog
Dad had always hated him and he said “Come on son,
“Get into the Vega now and I’ll go get my shotgun”

It was a military holiday and kids were everywhere
I hid behind the steering wheel and tried to disappear
I tried to speak but couldn’t, dad was whistling and drinking beer

And I prayed: Dear God, if you save this dog
I will never get high, I will never jack off
I will do all the things that I should but have not
I’ll be a good boy from now on

We turned around the corner soon and saw the neighbor’s yard
Dad lit up a cigarette and rolled his window down
And grinning like an idiot he stuck his head and body out

And I prayed: Dear God, if you save this dog
I will never get high, I will never jack off
I will be all the things that I should but am not
I’ll be a good boy from now on
I’ll be a good boy from now on

Well he popped in a shell and took aim with the gun
Then a flash and a bang and the dog, it was gone....

It jumped up and ran away
Dad had shot right through it’s chain

Dad said “Take me to the Dairy Queen, I want to have a shake”
We sipped them on the benches there and stared out on the lake
And Dad has never said another word about that day

I hope you’re not disappointed, God
‘Cause I still get high and I still jack off
And you knew I was lying but you still saved that dog
You’re such a good God
Such a good, good God
And I say Hallelujah
I’ll be a good boy from now on

credits

from Abulum, released January 1, 2002
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Credits:

produced by ethan and glen
jen: bass
richard: m3, piano
ethan: drums
glen: guitar, harmony vocals

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