Mother

He's been working at the shoe shop

But he was dreaming of the big top

Met a girl made his heart stop

Bought her flowers and a soda pop

He said...

I'm working hard for the money I make

Paying double for every mistake

I got a sister but we don't relate

I'm sowing seeds for my great escape

Ah honey run away with me

No more working in the factory

I know that my car's a little beat up, girl

But you'll be living with your feet up, girl

I need to know cause I leave tonight

Are you coming or is this goodbye?

She said...

Send me a postcard

You're taking it too far

Send me a postcard

You're taking it too far

She's been hiding in the suburbs

Memorizing all the proverbs

And now he tells her that he loves her

Could it be that it's just words?

Never a weight that he didn't drop

Never a feel that he didn't cop

She may never be a pin-up girl

But she walks with her chin up

And she'd never run away with you

You can steal the sun, you can hide the moon

Send me a postcard

You're taking it too far

Send me a postcard

You're taking it too far

I don't care who you are

Just send me a postcard

I don't care who you are

You're taking it too far

This isn't enough for me

It's not who I'm meant to be

I always wanted more

But I see a closing door

So if you're coming with me

To the promised land

If you're coming with me

Darling take my hand

Baby all I can see are the bright lights

We could be leaving at midnight

Oh! Whatcha waiting for?

I can't stay here anymore

Ah honey don't you hesitate

(No, no)

Don't leave me waiting by the garden gate

My mama told me that it's good to be patient

So I'll be waiting by the railroad station

Can't you see that I've changed my tune

I'll be your sunday afternoon

I'm as constant as the sea

Or as much as you need me to be

And I'm never gonna ask again

Is this the start or is this the end?

She said

Send me a postcard

You're taking it too far

Send me a postcard

You're taking it too far

I don't care who you are

Just send me a postcard

I don't care who you are

You're taking it too far

Are you coming with me when I go, when I go

Are you coming with me when I go, when I go