Story Behind The Song
Nobody stays in Las Angeles for long unless they have to.
Song Description
Jenny packed her things
Called American Airlines
Bought a ticket back to Tennessee
Left a note for Charlie
Sayin' look i'm sorry but i
guess I just wasn't cut out for Los Angeles
Freeway drivin' always
Gets me shaky and those
things i see on Hollywood and Vine
Too many Left Coast con-games
Have taken their toll and now I'm
Goin' back to basics for a while
Charlie read the note
He laid his briefcase down
He sat down and lit a cigarette
Thought about the night before
When he laid his briefcase down
He sat down and lit a cigarette
Freeway drivin' always
Gets me shaky and those
things i see on Hollywood and Vine
Too many Left Coast con-games
Have taken their toll and now I'm
Goin' back to basics for a while
| Song Length |
2:19 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Other |
| Mood |
Composed, Poignant |
Subject |
Change, Loneliness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Jenny packed her things
Called American Airlines
Bought a ticket back to Tennessee
Left a note for Charlie
Sayin' look i'm sorry but i
guess I just wasn't cut out for Los Angeles
Freeway drivin' always
Gets me shaky and those
things i see on Hollywood and Vine
Too many Left Coast con-games
Have taken their toll and now I'm
Goin' back to basics for a while
Charlie read the note
He laid his briefcase down
He sat down and lit a cigarette
Thought about the night before
When he laid his briefcase down
He sat down and lit a cigarette
Freeway drivin' always
Gets me shaky and those
things i see on Hollywood and Vine
Too many Left Coast con-games
Have taken their toll and now I'm
Goin' back to basics for a while