Story Behind the Song
Lying in the Mexican sun while your empire crumbles around you
Lyrics
Taking You for a Ride by Tim O;Neil
Spending the day, under the sun,
Along a shore not far from Mozzeltlon.
Just lying back, living the dream,
You used to have when you were seventeen.
You're pouring down another glass of wine.
The sand is warm and life is feeling fine.
Maybe you're right, maybe it's cool, or maybe you're just everybody's fool.
They're taking you, taking you for a ride.
Your stocks are up, your guard is down,
You're on a roll,you're miles above the ground.
The coast is clear, so have a ball,
They say that life tastes best before the fall.
You hear the lies you really want to hear,
And make believe there's nothing left to fear,
So go on in, the water's great,
You're not the first or last to take the bait.
They're taking you, taking you for a ride.
(guitar lead)
The day is gone, the night comes down,
Another smile has turned into a frown.
It's on TV, the radio,
The house of cards is now a bungalow.
The banker calls, the overdrafts are due,
The broker swears there's nothing he could do.
The waves roll in , the rain begins,
To trickle down into your life again.
They've taken you, taken you for a ride. (repeat)
Copyright 1997 by Tim O'Neil
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