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Old 97’s — Won't Be Home
Album: Drag It Up
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Released: 2004
Length: 4:41
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You're a bottle-cap away, from pushing me too far
Well the problem's getting big and its a compact car
So I won't feel so bad, I did all I could do
Now I'm on wounded knee and we're at waterloo
So Please get out, of my car

::Chorus::
I was born in the backseat of a mustang
On a cold night in a hard rain
And the very first song that the radio sang
Was 'I Won't Be Home No More.'

You're a rattle-trap tonight, my ears are getting tired
So listen for awhile, before this thing expired
It was bound to fail because of where I'm from
Now the moon's at four o'clock and It's high time kingdome come
So please get out, of my car

::Repeat Chorus 2x's::

I'm pulling off the road, I'm opening the door
I'm giving you the pavement, I'm telling you what for
You're no more than a thought
And you're getting smaller in my rearview mirror
Yeah, you're getting smaller in my rearview mirror
Yeah, you're getting smaller

::Repeat Chorus until it fades::
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We cover this song in my band and it's one of my favorite song of all time to play.  love it.
Posted 16 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
this rocks {#Bananajam}
Posted 16 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
...i hear okkervil river in this...

Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
DownHomeGirl wrote:
Drag it Up and Too Far to Care are also great *Tips hat to Zevon*
*shakes head* Zevon told YOU about Old 97s? ========= I heard a hiccup about 10-15 seconds into this song. Anyone else, or was it just me?
Posted 17 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Trustocity wrote:
Perhaps you would prefer something more elegant, like "Gloomy Sunday" by Heather Nova. Go request it right now!
*Gloomy Sunday snarking bump*
Posted 17 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
thanks a bunch for playing this sassy tune ;-)
Posted 17 years ago by lilmisskaleena    [ Reply ]
This song is fantastic. The album is amazing. The band is phenomenal. And all sorts of other happy adjectives.
Posted 17 years ago by pescivendolo    [ Reply ]
sherp wrote:
I'm diggin this tune everytime I hear it. Heard a lot about Old 97's but I've ever looked into them much. Any recommendations on where to start?
Drag it Up and Too Far to Care are also great *Tips hat to Zevon*
Posted 19 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
much better the second time around.
Posted 19 years ago by Rusty420    [ Reply ]
deepwoodskev wrote:
These guys are incredible live. I don't know how the drummer continues to play without his arms falling off. So much energy.
Energy is the word I always use when describing their perfomance. After a break, the lead singer (Rett Miller) came on stage by himself with just an acoustic guitar. I thought he was going to slow it down some, but I was way off. I never saw anyone rock so hard with just an acoustic gutiar!
Posted 19 years ago by F-Man    [ Reply ]
ralarose wrote:
I agree--Wreck your Life is my favorite too...although you really can't go wrong with any of them...except for Satellite Rides now I'll duck for cover...
I'll cast my vote for Wreck Your Life too.
Posted 19 years ago by appst89    [ Reply ]
sugarbrown wrote:
why is this song getting so much air play? please bill find a replacement!!
Please Bill, don't apply this kind of logic to "Gloomy Sunday" by Heather Nova. It's killer, and must be played constantly. Daily. Hourly. Right now!
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Yeah, Too Far to Care REALLY starts with a bang. You'll love it! These guys are incredible live. I don't know how the drummer continues to play without his arms falling off. So much energy.
Posted 19 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
why is this song getting so much air play? please bill find a replacement!!
Posted 19 years ago by sugarbrown    [ Reply ]
namesbenny wrote:
Yeah, not necessarily my favored style, but these guys are solid rockers.
Perhaps you would prefer something more elegant, like "Gloomy Sunday" by Heather Nova. Go request it right now!
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
sherp wrote:
I'm diggin this tune everytime I hear it. Heard a lot about Old 97's but I've ever looked into them much. Any recommendations on where to start?
I'd start with "Too Far to Care". I guess it's only fair to warn you - be ready because it starts with a bang!
Posted 19 years ago by F-Man    [ Reply ]
Yeah, not necessarily my favored style, but these guys are solid rockers.
Posted 19 years ago by namesbenny    [ Reply ]
Great song by a great group. Now we just need some Drive-By Truckers...
Posted 19 years ago by southern_duality    [ Reply ]
I agree--Wreck your Life is my favorite too...although you really can't go wrong with any of them...except for Satellite Rides now I'll duck for cover... ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Wreck Your Life. I think that's my favorite. *ducks for cover*
Posted 19 years ago by ralarose    [ Reply ]
I'm just sad I didn't get formally introduced to them until recently. I love it! If they have a bad album, I haven't heard it. (thx Z ;) )
Posted 19 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
How is the rest of the album? I dig this.
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
sherp wrote:
I'm diggin this tune everytime I hear it. Heard a lot about Old 97's but I've ever looked into them much. Any recommendations on where to start?
Wreck Your Life. I think that's my favorite. *ducks for cover*
Posted 19 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I'm diggin this tune everytime I hear it. Heard a lot about Old 97's but I've ever looked into them much. Any recommendations on where to start?
Posted 19 years ago by sherp    [ Reply ]
That settles it--belongs in my collection. For once, the hype is deserved.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Rockalicious.
Posted 19 years ago by Skeletor    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
"I was born in the back seat of a Mustang on a cold night in a pouring rain...." Great line! I want this album just for that lyric in that song.. hehe
Posted 20 years ago by Ixion    [ Reply ]
Boosiewolf wrote:
Make it happen! Talk to the store owners. 97's kick ASS. Especially live. (Italy rules, btw...I'm half Italian!)
ITunes has it now....downloading.....Stoked!
Posted 20 years ago by ENS3    [ Reply ]
ENS3 wrote:
WooHoo! Highlight of my day, Old 97s on RP. Stupid I-tunes doesn't have this album. No one in Italy carries it. Amazing live, great albums, one of my favorite bands. How John Mayer sells albums and Rhett didn't I will NEVER understand
Make it happen! Talk to the store owners. 97's kick ASS. Especially live. (Italy rules, btw...I'm half Italian!)
Posted 20 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Awesome! I love the Old 97's... keep it comin'! Although I think the proper song title is "Won't Be Home No More". (Now that's just nitpicking, isn't it?)
Posted 20 years ago by JBH    [ Reply ]
WooHoo! Highlight of my day, Old 97s on RP. Stupid I-tunes doesn't have this album. No one in Italy carries it. Amazing live, great albums, one of my favorite bands. How John Mayer sells albums and Rhett didn't I will NEVER understand
Posted 20 years ago by ENS3    [ Reply ]