The One-Way Pony Ride

from The One-Way Pony Ride by Adrian West

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lyrics

Dude's running in the rain
Trying to catch the morning train
Blood boils in his veins
As he heard it pull away

Less time fixing his hair
Figuring what to wear
A second here, a second there
He mighta made that train

Meanwhile some poor guy
Is in jail, doing time
Each minute dribbles by
Like molasses from a spoon

Funny thing about time
Doesn't move in a straight line
Just ask albert einstein
He'll break it down for you

Pre-chorus:
Give a little bit, take a little bit
Move a little bit, shake a little bit
doesn't matter what you do with it
It's always going by

Chorus:
But I ease my sorrow and cool my anger some other way
Cuz Time, the great revealer, is not the healer that everyone claims

Some folks hyperventilate
If the sun comes up too late
For them we manipulate
The measure of time

Spring forward, fall back
Sleep schedule’s outta wack
Walk home in the pitch black
For their peace of mind

[pre-chorus]

[chorus]

I'm like a little child
On a one-way pony ride
My darling’s by my side
Things are pretty chill

Wish time could stand still
Never has, never will
I'll bide my time until
There's none left to bide

[pre-chorus]

[chorus]

Yes I ease my sorrow and cool my anger by some other means
Cuz Time, the great revealer, is a lousy healer from what I've seen

credits

from The One-Way Pony Ride, track released September 15, 2022
Adrian West: vocals, guitars
Kevin Goldberg: upright bass
Chris Brush: drums
Michael Peloquin: harmonica

Mixed and mastered by Myles Boisen

Album artwork by James Hawkins

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Adrian West Oakland, California

Adrian West Band is an Oakland-based acoustic rock ensemble. Think Paul Simon meets Dave Matthews Band meets Talkingheads. A fun mix of originals, covers and instrumentals spanning acoustic rock, jazz & classical styles. Vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, electric violin, saxophone, upright bass, drums & live looping. Adrian takes delight in setting real life topics to joyful music. ... more

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