Took off in a blue Volkswagen that would barely run
Stopped off at the filling station to stock up on snacks and gum
Exit off the freeway, headed north on winding roads
I always choose the scenic route 'cause I'm a vintage soul
Waiting at the rendez-vous with dreadlocked golden hair
Halfway to our destination, halfway to despair
Crooked smile and crooked teeth
No, I made that last part up
She looked like pure poetry and I looked like a crook
Oh carry on, oh carry on
Keep heading straight towards the sun
We know the day will come when we'll crash and burn
'Til that day comes though, we'll never learn
Evening come and evening go and we make out to pass the time
Night tight on our blindfolds
We couldn't see if we'd crossed the line
Close the curtains, close your eyes, and lean into the dream
And tomorrow we can figure out what all of this means
Oh carry on, oh carry on
Keep heading straight towards the sun
We know the day will come when we'll crash and burn
'Til that day comes tho', we'll never learn
Next day we walked along a creek into the woods
Skinny dipped, and I would have stayed there forever if I could
But the phone rang and I answered
Voice says "Where the hell are you?"
"I'm just stuck in traffic, baby. I'll be home soon"
She says "Man, I don't believe you,
I think you're with that skank!"
I say "Come on, baby, there's no need to call her names"
"Jesus, man. I'm leaving you!
I won't be here when you get back"
I say "That's ok with me, I guess that resolved itself"
Oh carry on, oh carry on
Keep heading straight towards the sun
We know the day will come when we'll crash and burn
'Til that day comes tho', we'll never learn
Oh carry on, oh carry on
Keep heading straight towards the sun
We know the day will come when we'll crash and burn
'Til that day comes tho', we'll never learn