Hot Rod Slow Poke - Rockabilly Song About Avoiding A Ticket

Lyrics

Dreamin' of speed, wishing to fly
But the man with the badge, oh, he's passin' by
Right foot's itchin', but I keep it tame
'Cause the last thing I want's that ticket of shame
Under the limit, I'm feeling like a snail
With a beast under the hood, it's a funny tale
Slow ride, slow ride, not much fun
Cruisin' in my hot rod, doin' fifty-one
Polished chrome and flames, they shine
But I can't gun it, I'm toein' the line
Pedal's beggin', but I can't press more
Traffic laws I just can't ignore
Red lights, red lights, stoppin' my roll
Got a V8 heart with a two-speed soul
Revvin' up engines, I grin and I whine
It's like sippin' milk when you're wishin' for wine
Sunday drivers, they fuss and they roar
While I'm playin' it cool with the law at my door
I got white walls gleamin', tail fins that fly
But I'm draggin' like a turtle, oh me, oh my
Watchin' kiddies on their bikes, they're movin' fast
While I'm here obeyin' signs, lettin' them pass
[Chorus]
It's a slow-mo race in the bright sunlight
In my hot rod heaven, feelin' uptight
My foot's on the brake, fightin' the thrill
In this cage of speed, my heart can't chill
Gears are cryin' for some old school sin
But the cop in the rearview, he's flashin' a grin
Speedometer's laughin', sayin' "Kid, you're a joke"
In my roadster ride, can't give it a poke

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