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American Road (Acoustic)
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An alternate version of the title track from the album - acoustic guitars, bass and hand percussion give the performance a more intimate singer/songwriter approach.
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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
Acoustic • Acoustic Rock
Charts
Peak #223
Peak in subgenre #86
Author
Lyrics and Music by Jason Didner
Rights
(c) 2003
Uploaded
December 27, 2003
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MP3 4.2 MB • 128 kbps • 0:00
Story behind the song
In Morris Plains, NJ I have a customer located on American Road. There is a gigantic, impressive flag flying at the intersection of American Road. One day, driving home from that customer, I thought of 'the road' as an overall metaphor for the American experience as people I've had conversations with (and I) know it.
Lyrics
The people slam their brakes to see Other people's misery Packaged up as reality I'd like to heal the pain I see But I've got responsibilities For bigger people's prosperity Packaged up as industry But who's looking out for me? The left side's misdirected And the right side's out of touch The green light only seems to shine On those who have too much The highway that I travel Ain't exactly paved in gold I love and hate this bumpy ride that we call American Road We stop and go American Road We stop and go We rallied close together once But that was then, that's yesterday A land of sisters and brothers, babe Just people in my way To hiding in my comfort zone Eating more than my fair share But I'm looking for a reason now To find the strength to care My right side's misdirected And my left side's out of touch The yellow light plays on my fear That I'll never have enough The highway that I travel Ain't exactly paved in gold I love and hate this bumpy ride that we call American Road We stop and go American Road We stop and go I'm sometimes misdirected Then I'm in and out of touch The red light's got me singled out When I think of it too much The highway we all travel Has to be repaved with soul To get us through this rocky ride that we call American Road We stop and go American Road Come on, let's roll
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