120 mph

slow down
take a look at that accident scene
that could have been you or me
just think how close you came to tying that knot
right around your little neck

when you meet her for the first time
it's sublime
you shift right into overdrive
you burn her image into your brain
you're insane
it's the first time that you feel alive
talk for hours on the phone
can't help feeling like you're stuck
inside a school zone

but when you're heart starts racing 120 mph
consider what's in store for you
and remember....

slow down
take a look at that accident scene
that could have been you or me
just think how close you came to tying that knot
right around your little neck

things are going great and
you can't wait
to bring her home to meet your mom
every moment feels just right
even your fights
are like a sitcom
take your time and let it grow
just remember fines are
doubled in construction zones

so when you're heart starts racing 120 mph
you better stop and think the whole thing through
and remember...

slow down
take a look at that accident scene
that could have been you or me
just think how close you came to tying that knot
right around your little neck

i don't mean to be discouraging to you
do what you want to do
but i've been in that driver's seat
i don't want to see you end up like me

now you've got a place together
the weather's
looking pretty overcast
every day you're feeling less close
and at most
your flag flies at half mast
you were feeling like a champ
didn't notice that you
drove right past your off ramp

'cause when you're heart starts racing 120 mph
you can't predict what you might do
so remember...

slow down
take a look at that accident scene
slow down
take a look at that accident scene

end.

120 mph ©2001 by frank caravella