The Miles (Live)

Lyrics

Well, it's not about decisions or directions that you take Or the fears that you've allayed or a conviction that's unshaken It's not about some substance transcending trends and styles It's not about the journey, no, it's all, about the miles And it's not about the sunrise or the dimming of the light Who cares where you wake up or with whom you've spent the night? It's not the hurdles or the obstacles, the tribulations nor the trials It's about redemption, it's all about the miles All about the miles, all about the miles I'm talkin' real redemption, now, it's all about the miles Upgrade your existence, turn your frowns to frequent smiles Dry your eyes and blow your nose because it's all about the miles Why look out the window searching for the golden fleece Try to win the war on poverty or bring about world peace? I don't want any excuses, exhortations, or denials Resistance is just useless, it'a all about the miles Take out that in-flight magazine mostly containing crap Except for the easy crossword puzzle and the colorful round map You might be stuck in coach class among the rank and file But look how wide the world is then tally up your miles All about the miles, all about the miles Just look how wide the world is, then tabulate those miles Just upgrade your existence, turn your frowns to frequent smiles Dry your eyes and blow your nose because it's all about the miles Though we know where we're goin' and we're not sure where we've gone And we don't know if we'll get there, but we keep on keeping' on You gotta speak and drive and sleep so you give in after a while You make the phone call, rent the car, the room, go for the extra mile (go for it) Buckle up that seatbelt, flip up that table top Turn off the fuckin; cell phone - the chit-chat's got to stop And watch the safety demonstration, it just takes a little while The sky feels extra friendly, it's all about the miles And your pulse may start to quicken your heart may skip a beat And the bags go in the overhead or else under the seat And the kids all want the window, the adults prefer the aisles We're gonna go the distance... It's not just about the journey... It's not just about the money... I'm talkin' real redemption.... Resistance is just useless.... Why look out the window, kids, it's all about the miles All about the miles, all about the miles Why look out the window, kids, it'a all about the miles Just upgrade your existence, turn your frowns to frequent smiles Dry your eyes and blow your nose because it's all about the miles