Story Behind The Song
A chance meeting and a happy ending
| Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits |
Subject |
Love at First Sight |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
The Diner
I was sitting in a run down diner
In Reece, South Carolina
The World Series was showing on TV
The relaxed atmosphere eroded
As the game ?nally exploded
All the bases were loaded just like me
I was making the most of some apple pie
Abandoned, lost and hurt
When a young lady sat down and asked
If she could share in my dessert
I was surprised I must confess
But I was pretty full I guess
So I handed her my plate with a grin
She was cute, her hair was dark
Behind her eyes I saw a spark
That spoke of a determination within
Chorus
I was in the depths of despair
I'd been dumped by my latest ?ame
I'd no idea, son, I'd found the one
That'd make me start livin' again
We checked into the Days Inn
That's when she confessed her sins
She'd passed a dud cheque
And she was on the run
Room service was dear and I was skint
Fell asleep to a movie of Clint's
And woke up with the early rising sun
Chorus
I was in the depths of despair
I'd been dumped by my latest ?ame
I'd no idea, son, I'd found the one
That'd make me start livin' again
Sold my beat up Chevy the next day
And we caught the ?rst Trailway
Our destination, we didn't care
From state to state on that bus
Often it was just us
Didn't get off till we smelled the mountain air
All our worries disappeared
10 years later we're still here
Best thing we ever did was go off the grid
Just us, an old mutt, some chickens and a kid
Just us, an old mutt, some chickens and a kid
© Robin Grimmond 2022