papa says that i've been good lately
getting all my chores and homework done
so he took me to the walmart
where the two-wheelers stand in shiney rows
and waited forever until i picked out one
he said i could park it right next to my bed
so i could see it as i fell asleep
6:30, kick the kick-stand
and i pushed it trough the silent house
out there to the vacant sunday street
i've got a new bike
and i ride the world from centerville to clarkdale
89 down to corillo street
i've got a new bike
and i own the curbs that line the endless black trail
i am 2 wheels free
in my left pocket i've got bumble bee
in my right, optimus prime
and i skid hard like rock star
as the park moms get a look at me
and see the future that will be in time
(chorus)
someday i'll have to find my way
through the shadows life is gonna bring
but there's still time for the sunshine
to liquify the magic street
as i climb on to the virgin seat
and i know that my papa's proud of me, cause.
(chorus)
credits
from i've got a new bike,
track released October 6, 2010
written by easterling, gildersleeve and hicks. performed by e&g. Produced and engineered by steve easterling.
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