Fork In the Road

This song popped up at the end of a session in NYC last month. We recorded it that night before we went home. Hope you enjoy this little Shakey Pix video we did last week. I'll be with you on the 20th.

- Joe the rock star

Lyrics to "Fork in the Road"



Got a pot belly. 
It's not too big. 
Gets in my way 
when I'm driving my rig.
 Driving this country
 in a big old rig, 
things I see
 mean a lot.



My friend has a pickup.
 Drives his kid to school.
 Then he takes his wife
to beauty school.

 Now she's doin' nails.
 Gonna get a job.
 Got a good teacher.


There's a fork in the road ahead.
 I don't know which way I'm gonna turn.
 There's a fork in the road ahead.

Forgot this year, 
to salute the troops. 
They're all still there
 in a fucking war. It's no good.
 Whose idea was that?



I've got hope,
 but you can't eat hope. 
I'm not done. 
Not giving up. 
Not cashing in.
 Too late.

There's a bailout coming but it's not for me. 
It's for all those creeps watching tickers on TV. 
There's a bailout coming but it's not for me.

I'm a big rock star.
 My sales have tanked,
 but I still got you.
 Thanks!
 Download this.
 Sounds like shit.



Keep on bloggin' 'til the power goes out,
 and your battery's dead.

Twist and Shout. 
On the radio.
 Those were the days.
 Bring 'em back.

There's a bailout coming but it's not for you.
 It's for all those creeps hiding what they do.
 There's a bailout coming but it's not for you.
 Bailout coming but it's not for you.

Got my new flat-screen.
 Got it repo'd now. 
They picked it up.
 Left a hole in the wall.
 Last Saturday.
 Missed the Raiders game.

There's a bailout coming but it's not for you.
 There's a bailout coming but it's not for you.
 It's for all those creeps hiding what they do.

Comments

[frankel1205]

I love ya, Neil!!! You are an American hero---even if you are a native Canadian!! Your songs have kept me sane for the last 40 years. Keep on rockin in the free world!!

[Donkeykick]

Good song Neil.

I want to go to Congress and ask for a hand out. Do ya think I'll get it?

[joebhed]

Your welcome.
And, thank YOU !

[Jeffreygeez]

Neil our man/ Thanks for verbalizing in your special style that simple truths and songs are best.

[Democrab]

Great to see one of my rock heroes in here. Are you still searchin' for a "Heart of Gold?" Love the new song and everything else you've done.

[inthedesert]

I love it....you go Neil!!!!

[Indie2008]

Gettin' real with that video Neil ! Who needs fancy sets, directors, and half-naked girls!

[Chubbster]

Thanks from an old goat farmer.

[QueenCeleste]

What a wonderful treat! Neil, I have loved you since the days of Cinnamon Girl and Cowgirl in the Sand. Like a Hurricane is my favorite song in the world. Sorry to gush, but I just love and adore you.

[anxious4change]

Neil, i love you with all my heart and soul...
thanks for the inspiration.
peace, love and cold beer.

[teachpeace]

Same-zees
"Comes a time, When you're driftin', comes a time when you settle down....
xoxox

[Photographer]

About 25 years ago in Santa Cruz I went to the cafe/ bar/ music venue The Catalyst and saw a tiny sign on the glass doors, "Neil Young, The Next Four Nights...Of course I bought tix for each show, the guy plays electric guitar like no one else. Saw him a dozen times in other states and venues and love his passionate energy. What really is great is that my neighbors who are in their 20's intensly love Neil, multi generational and timeless music, relevant and poignant.

[deadsprat]

What a great song. Neil nails another instant classic!

[rovezaleeker]

Thanks, Mr. Young.

[DaleB]

Neil -

Thanks for this and for the last 40 years. And yeah, ya still got me. And yeah, those WERE the days, but they ain't coming back.

Keep on rockin' in the free world bro.

Dale

[Floralgirl]

Thanks, Neil, best laugh I've had in a while. Keep speaking the truth. Definitely one of the greatest songwriters ever. This song sums up the situation pretty good... I've lost my job, my health insurance and most of my hope, but I'm hanging in there. Thanks for still being able to relate to the average American.