You never meant to hurt her
You’re just a New Jersey Turnpike worker
And the next brew’s due at 3
Who’ll wake the weary steering wheels
Moving up and down the highway
I can feel it bubbling underneath
And then the sun comes up
Sun comes up over the neon end
And it’s just me again
And don’t the lost deserve soft landings
Or guiding beacons
So I’ve got reason
Why don’t you understand?
Moonbeams gleam accusingly
Through menus and murals
And navigate into a night
They send signals into an ether
Desperate and searching for receivers
Still existing to circle satellites
And then the sun comes up
Sun comes up over the neon end
And it’s just me again
And don’t the lost deserve soft landings
Or at least to know just what they’re seeking
Can you pick up the phone?
You were crying again at me
But I am an island dividing streams
In constant motion
Of the tri-state region’s workforce
And the lost
Where are they going?
The Lombardi’s the last stop south of the city
And depending on your way
Your first glimpse at escape
Or your last chance to stay
You never meant to hurt her
You’re just a New Jersey Turnpike worker
And the next brew’s due at 3
Who’ll wake the weary steering wheels
Moving up and down the highway
supported by 21 fans who also own “New Jersey Turnpike Worker”
at this age reminded me of the naive optimism of high school. dent is more like the college student who tries to remain optimistic in the face of a world that contradicts itself at every turn. fartintheelevator
supported by 19 fans who also own “New Jersey Turnpike Worker”
Been following Somos for many years, feeling that they had an opus in them...well, here it is. Driving pop-punk sensibilities lend an upbeat tone in contrast to the grim lyrical proceedings, and they absolutely pull it off. Evocative music that's been on repeat for me all month long. RIP, Phil PaintedDogs
Fans of the Hold Steady and the Replacements are bound to fall in love with these crunchy, big-hearted indie rock anthems. Bandcamp New & Notable May 15, 2019