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We Used to Think the Freeway Sounded Like a River

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He was 43 years old
Paying for his mother to be in a home
Paying his ex-wife and kids in a different state
He worked in a paint store
He mortgaged his home
He was going broke
He was going broke
He started growing weed
Thirty plants or more
The home got off his back
So did his ex-wife even though
She was living with a cop
He'd get drunk and he wouldn't leave her alone
She started calling and begging for more money
So she could get out on her own
Get out on her own
Well the road goes on
And their ain't no choice
The cop broke her jaw
His kids moved back home
His mom's riding in the center
And the bills ain't ever leave him alone
Keeps a lock on his basement door
And he sweats it out alone
And in the evening
He hears the sirens and the helicopters roll
And he knows it's gonna hit
And he knows it's gonna hit
And he knows it's gonna hit
And he knows it's gonna
And he knows it's gonna hit
And he knows it's gonna hit
And he knows it's gonna
He knows it's gonna hit
He knows it's gonna hit
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Richmond Fontaine

Richmond Fontaine

About “43” by Richmond Fontaine

Read the complete lyrics to "43" by Richmond Fontaine from the album "We Used to Think the Freeway Sounded Like a River". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"43" is credited to Richmond Fontaine. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"43" appears on "We Used to Think the Freeway Sounded Like a River".

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