Washateria

from Victoryville by FAT OPIE

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A taxi driver tells of his life, loves and disappointments.

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WASHATERIA (by Scott Mickelson)

I drive a Royal Cab but I'm no prince or king
I count the miles and drive you from here to there
These passengers they wonder if this is some kind of game show
The things I say and questions I ask aren't worth the fare
On Judgement Day —I'll do all the talking
Every word will be heard

My father named me Edsel Ford he thought it was clever
I swear the man shouldn't have done so much thinking
He drove an armored car until he lost the privilege
Then he passed his legacy to me.
On Judgement Day —I'll do all the talking

Megaphone—every word will be heard
I gave it all away and what I'll say is true
I could have had everything when I had you

She said “drop me on the corner with the Washateria”
And took the suitcase from the backseat of the the car
Well I know where she's coming from and going to
And that's more than I can say for me
There's no quicker way of of getting lost than walking in my shoes

On Judgement Day— better stay out of my way
Microphone—your speakers will be blown
I gave up everyone I thought I'd make a coup
I could have had everything when I had you

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from Victoryville, released February 15, 2013

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FAT OPIE San Francisco, California

Lead by singer Scott Mickelson, FAT OPIE continues to paint both musical and lyrical portraits of contemporary life as an American. Their critically acclaimed new CD “Victoryville” is their best work yet.

“It's American folk-Rock with a post punk edge, rustic but scarred.”- Alternative Press Magazine

“Thom Yorke and Jeff Tweedy had a baby and named it Mumford.”- New Times (San Luis Obispo)
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