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You Can't Get There from Here in Jersey
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Tollbooths, jug-handles, road rage, rubernecking delays... AAARRGHH! This funny country number was aired recently on National Public Radio's "Car Talk" show.
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Acoustic and electric solo performer with insightful, funny lyrics and diverse influences.
Jason is an accomplished songwriter/performer whose works have been featured on national radio, and who is gaining momentum on the Internet with the help of his radio exposure. He is not easily categorized into any one genre, but many of his songs contain humorous lyrical twists and a foundation in blues and rock. Enjoy the listen!
Song Info
Genre
Podcasts • Comedy
Charts
Peak #43
Peak in subgenre #23
Author
Lyrics and Music by Jason Didner
Rights
2001, J. Didner (ASCAP)
Uploaded
November 29, 2003
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MP3 3.1 MB • 128 kbps • 0:00
Story behind the song
Being a Jersey driver for 13 years, I've had plenty of time to live it. But, when my parents turned me on to the "Car Talk" show on National Public Radio, they convinced me to try my hand at a driving song that could be part of the show. I thought it was a fun challenge. This one took quite a while, until I could think of words that were both funny and had the right flow. My wife Amy suggested all the sound effects that jump out at you during the song. I hope you have as much fun listening to it as we had putting it together!
Lyrics
There goes the diner In the left-hand lane Cross that divider Aint that a pain? Now Ive gotta go three miles east just to come back west Man, this puts my patience to the test You cant get there from here in Jersey Youre always on the wrong side of the road You cant get there from here in Jersey Ive got a case of jug handle turnaround overload Bumper-to-bumper Aint this a wreck? That fender bender Them rubber necks Now Ive gotta wait half-hour more just to get a mile Man, this puts them cramps into my style You cant get there from here in Jersey Youre always on the side that doesnt move You cant get there from here in Jersey Till you get off, no way the traffic will improve Im going crazy In my steel cage This roadway madness Is all the rage I can kiss the exit lane goodbye Theyd sooner crash than let you by You cant get there from here in Jersey Youre always far from where you need to be You cant get there from here in Jersey Ill be home by tomorrow, no use waitin up for me There goes my exit And Im running late Im going in circles Around this state Now Ive gotta go ten miles north just to come back south Man, this leaves a bad taste in my mouth You cant get there from here in Jersey Youre always on the wrong side of the way You cant get there from here in Jersey No U-turn here, Id better find a place to stay You cant get there from here in Jersey Ive been too long behind this plexi-glass You cant get there from here in Jersey Hey there buddy, you can kiss my E-Z-Pass
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