Tim Rogers & The Twin Set — The Songs They Played As I Drove Away lyrics

Lyrics

I got from Campbelltown to Yass
On a borrowed tank of gas
And I never missed a pothole on the trail
But what really drove the nails
Were the songs they played as I drove away
I wanted Rock 'n' Roll All Night
Or something to make the night seem like it was gonna end
That there was something to get to up around the bend
I sure hope you’re out drinking with friends
Tonight as I drive away
Tonight, a radio jockey tried to kill me
Every tune was like a dull punch in the rain
It’s only 270 miles to my temporary
But oh that guy, he’s gonna make me pay
After Flame Trees and Khe Sahn
And Solitary Man
A long time listener, first time caller just won a thousand plans
Buy some new clothes for the kids
And oh, they’re gonna make me pay as I drive away
Tonight, a radio jockey tried to kill me
Every tune was like a dull punch in the rain
It’s only 100 miles to my temporary
But oh, that fucker’s gonna make me pay
I know it’s late
Is it okay to call and say
You just won’t believe the songs they played as I drove away
You just won’t believe the songs they played as I drove away
I sure wish I brought a tape tonight as I drove away