Story Behind The Song
Buddy Cleveland - vocals and harp;
Steve Cocchi - lead guitar and keys;
Ray Bentley - bass;
George Dulchinos - rhythm guitar;
John Gooding - drums;
Paul Cleveland - tenor saxphone
Song Description
A semi-autobiographical song about several "blues trips" a few of us in the band have taken with our wives.
| Song Length |
4:50 |
Genre |
Blues - Modern, Country - Rockabilly |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Delighted |
Subject |
Searching for Love |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Me and my baby had some problems, all we did was fuss and fight
We knew something was missing, something just wasn't right
So we went out on the road, driving just as fast as we can
Ain't never coming back 'til we find ourselves the Promised Land.
I-95 headin' south to the Tarheel state
Had pork barbecue and hush puppies, Southern cooking was great
But we didn't find salvation catching rays on the Hatteras sand
So kept on goin', still lookin' for the Promised Land.
Headed west to Memphis, hoped that Graceland would hold a clue
Stayed up late on Beale Street, ate some ribs at the Rendezvous
But Elvis left the building and he did not leave a plan
So we kept on movin', still lookin' for the Promised Land.
Drove all the way Austin for the ghost of Stevie Ray
All we found was his statue, didn't have much to say
Lots to do on Sixth street, but it wasn't what we planned
So we took off in the morning, still lookin' for the Promised Land
Headed to New Orleans, heard the blues were really hot
Hurricanes at O'Brien's, man they nearly knocked us out
We danced on the bed and got hit by the ceiling fan
Things get a little crazy when youre lookin' for the Promised Land.
Me and my baby we don't argue, we don't ever fuss and fight
Were still travelin' on that road, still lookin' day and night
Still searchin' for salvation, but were searchin' hand in hand
We found everything we need while were lookin' for that Promised Land.