Story Behind The Song
An LA highway special is a gun carried in the glove of a car in LA in case a battle ensues on the highway because of road rage.
Song Description
A man is pondering how that now that he has found peace in the country life he no longer needs his LA highway special (pistol).
| Song Length |
3:05 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Nonviolent, Content |
Subject |
Change, Freedom |
| Similar Artists |
The Wallflowers, Willie Nelson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
LA Highway Special
My LA Highway Special
My LA Highway Special
After a year
In this sleepy country town
I quit firing
My LA Highway Special
My LA Highway Special
After two years
In the glove
It seemed ok
If I didn't clean it
My LA Highway Special
My LA Highway Special
Now, four years later
My car engine is running
The front door is open
And my pistol is hanging from my extended finger
Above a peaceful lake
My LA Highway Special
My LA Highway Special
Wistfully I let it drop
Hardly splashing
I will drive gently down to the Warren's house
For corn and potatoes
And conversation with their lovely, lovely daughter
My LA Highway Special
My LA Highway Special
Copyright 1998 Bill Ross