Song Description

Written about a stripper I dated once that had a few bad habits and a drug dealer that lived next door to her.

Lyrics

She had to go to work early this evening but she didn't complain'
Put on her makeup in a mirror over coffee and cold cocaine
Took the long way to miss the freeway and cried like a rainy day
Fixed her eyes on the girl in the rearview mirror and told her to have a nice day

There's a crazy guy with a stupid tie, hope he doesn't ask her out again
Today would be the day she says "No thanks, I don't think I need anymore friends"
She wears a chip of patience on her shoulder and it's wearing thin
So when the clouds in her eyes are full she's in the bathroom crying them out again

She's got more pain than novocaine can heal
She holds her head up high, but down inside she kneels, yeah
And her saving grace is loosing faith in everything she thought was real
She's dreaming of a fast train, and leaving Revolution Lane

There's a girl next door, but he only ignores her 'cause he's tired of playing games
So he sleeps all day and sells dirt to stay in food and bottles of blame
Like a junkie in a dirty Philadelphia dream about a man with no shame
He can get what he needs from these ghosts in the street, but you'll never hear him complain

Cause he's got more pain than beer and blame can heal
Lord, he says he's numb, but down inside he feels, yeah
And his painted smile is just a mask he's starting to peel
He's dreaming of a fast train, and leaving Revolution Lane
She's dreaming of a fast train, and leaving Revolution Lane
Lord, they're dreaming of a fast train, and leaving Revolution Lane