Riding through the heartland
The weight of the world pressing down
And sanity’s just a touch away
She’d love to believe that was true
She’s headed for the thin grey light
She’s headed for a better life
She’s wearing her options down
She’s driving out of town
People who gave everything
Got nothing in return
The anger and frustration
The talent left to burn
There’s nothing left to give
And nothing left to learn
She’s facing the future down
She’s driving out of town
On a morning bright with stars
A million miles from home
Maybe I’ll bring you down
When you’re driving out of town
Driving through the heartland
History is a mess
A catastrophe for everyone
We never can redress
And you can never hide
With your animus and your pride
But don’t let it bring you down
When you’re driving out of town
For the purposes of this recording, Necessary Animals are:
Amanda Thompson – vocals, guitar, piano
Ingvild Syntropia – vocals
Kath Allsopp – violin
Fritz Catlin – percussion
Lee Igglesden – guitar, drums
Keith Roday – bass, guitar
Nick Weekes – keyboard
Copyright Necessary Animals/Yellow Fish records 2019