Wrong way down the runway as the engines scream Verse 1 Wrong way down a one-way on a Tuesday night We could sing until the sunrise and I’m pretty sure we might Wandered endlessly through Bricktown, the bright full moon above It started off like rock and roll, it's turning into love Verse 2 Wearing stolen sable coats we flaunt container laws Then he rolls into the Tower, gets a big round of applause We caught another sunrise, with him I never sleep Drank 40s with our breakfast, conversation running deep CHORUS How could I ever dream of eyes so green How could I ever dream of going dizzy from her gleam That I could catch the rock star That I could catch the gypsy That we could be We Verse 3 - girl and guy Doesn’t matter what we do, I just enjoy his touch I’ve met special girls before but it has never meant this much Then we danced his choreography down Flaming Lips Road And I asked her one more time if she would stay to see my show Noooooooooo. Chorus Musical Bridge V4 - girl Wrong way down the highway in the Thursday rain Though I've finally caught a tailwind my heart’s screaming to remain The Angry Scotsman Brews and the Memorial square And the smell of Ian's cigarettes still clinging to my hair V5 - guy Wrong way down the runway as the engines scream Flying closer to my goals but racing further from my dream I miss her unexpected insights, her fingers in my beard As Oklahoma City shrinks and slowly disappears Chorus How could I ever dream of eyes so warm How could I ever dream that I’d find shelter from the storm That I could catch the rock star That I could catch the gypsy That we could be We Hear it again... but different! Live at Bryan's Blue Plate, featuring Kel, Justin Appel, and Matt Hartleip: Live at Scallop Republic -- this one is kind of fun, because I'd just written the song, so there are a few interesting differences you might catch if you listen closely.
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