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The Open Road Lyrics by The Hell (UK)

Joris (A Hardcore Opera), Pt. 2

2021

[Intro: Jamie Lenman and Black Mist]
Listen, the road can be a cruel mistress, it’s not all plain sailing
It bloody well is with Uncle Alan driving
Well, it’s not all luxury tour buses to packed out stadiums, let me tell you

[Chorus: Jamie Lenman, Black Mist and Both]
Listen up, I know that
You wanna just hit that tarmac
Know this thing about the open road
It empties out your wallet then it swallows you whole
Listen up, I know that (Listen up, I know that)
You wanna just hit that tarmac (You wanna just hit that tarmac)
Ginsters pasty or a BLT?
The Best Of UB40 on a double CD, oi

[Verse 1 : Jamie Lenman and Black Mist]
Quick stop, be nifty
Two snickers, one pound fifty
See that car, she's a beauty
Spend cash on the fruity
Road's put me on me arse
But I'd stretch my legs
Given half the chance
Next trip to the South of France
You'd better watch the road
Yeah, that's great
Let's just get one thing straight
You're adding up miles at a rate
Who's gonna change your brakes?
That shit's not free
Used to be me
Daft young punk aged 23
Thought that road life would set me free
You'd better watch the road

[Interlude: Jamie Lenman and Black Mist]
But Jeremy, what about the friends you’ve made? The memories?
What, the sound guy and his dog from The Piss & Whistle?
But yeah, you’re right, bloody great times
I wouldn’t change it for the fucking world

[Chorus: Jamie Lenman, Black Mist and Both]
Listen up, I know that
You wanna just hit that tarmac
Know this thing about the open road
It empties out your wallet then it swallows you whole
Listen up, I know that (Listen up, I know that)
You wanna just hit that tarmac
Ginsters pasty or a BLT?
The Best Of UB40 on a double CD, oi

[Post-Chorus: Jamie Lenman and Black Mist]
You better watch the road
You better watch the road
Ooh, playing music in front of screaming crowds every night, me heart bleeds for you

[Bridge: Jamie Lenman and Black Mist]
Surely it's not that bad?
Yeah it's pretty great actually
Isn't it all you dreamed of as a child?
Yeah, yeah, Now you come to mention it
It’s a bloody good time being with my mates
You can keep your day job
Keep your day job
And your toilet paper
Stick it up your arse
Listen up guys, are you up for a laugh?
Then pack up your suitcase, and don't forget your scarf
Let’s hit the road (Let’s hit the road)
Let’s hit the road (Let’s hit the road)
Let’s hit the road (Let’s hit the road)
Let’s hit the road (Let’s hit the road)
Let’s hit the road (Let’s hit the road)
Let’s hit the road (Let’s hit the road)

[Chorus: Jamie Lenman, Black Mist and Both]
Listen up, I know that
You wanna just hit that tarmac
Know this thing about the open road
You'd better buckle up because anything goes
Listen up, I know that (Listen up, I know that)
You wanna just hit that tarmac
Nothing in the world makes me fell so free
As a room full of punters singing back at me, oi

[Outro: Jamie Lenman and Black Mist]
You’d better watch the road
I fucking love the road
Watch out
I fucking love the road
You’d better watch the road
I fucking love the road
Watch out
I fucking love the road
The fucking road
You’d better watch the road
Yes
Oh, sorry, I don't know what come over me
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The Hell (UK)

The Hell (UK)

About “The Open Road” by The Hell (UK)

Read the complete lyrics to "The Open Road" by The Hell (UK) from the album "Joris (A Hardcore Opera), Pt. 2" in 2021. 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 Rock.

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"The Open Road" appears on "Joris (A Hardcore Opera), Pt. 2" in 2021.

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