The Moral to this Story

Story Behind The Song

i was reading the local newspaper and read a story about a young man killed by the police after holding up the local walgreens for oxycontin. it seemed such a waste and really struck me at the time....

Song Description

Traditional sounding alt country ballad describing social disfunction. alot of good steel guitar and toungue in cheek lyric/vocals. approachable and likable. playful social commentary

Song Length 4:25 Genre Country - Traditional, Country - Contemporary
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Composed, Cool Subject Life, Addiction
Similar Artists John Cougar Mellencamp, Jack Johnson Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

chorus: everything in moderation
keep changing trains and miss your station
though your final destination always waitin down the line
and just remember
sure as Christmas in December wine sometimes turns to vinegar
clear cool water's always fine....

Lyrics cc carter Music cc carter
Producer cc carter / phil asinc Publisher Merchant Stone Music Publishing Co.
Performance cc carter Label Broken Melon Music

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