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The Famous Rocket Cage

from The Famous Rocket Cage by Donal Hinely

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lyrics

Did you ever step inside the Famous Rocket Cage
When the Magic Carnival traveled through?
I was only nine years old but tall for my age
Looking to cheat gravity and shooting for the moon
And as he strapped me in the Carny winked at me
He said hold on son this will all be over soon

Blasting off and spinning 'round, crashing hard back to the ground
Couldn't tell if I was up or down 'till I opened my eyes
Banging around like a rock in a can I had more fun than I could stand
I guess it ain't where you're going man, it's all about the ride

Did you ever cast your thumb out on the interstate
Like some lonely fisherman out on the sea?
Didn't know where I was going so I left it all to fate
Not a dime in my pocket I was free as I could be
And as I buckled in, the driver winked at me
she said son you'd better keep me company

Blasting off and spinning 'round, crashing hard back to the ground
Couldn't tell if I was up or down 'till I opened my eyes
Banging around like a rock in a can I had more fun than I could stand
I guess it ain't where you're going man, it's all about the ride

Did you ever step on board a mysterious train
As it rumbled through the landscape of your mind
Last night I had a dream I was standing in the rain
With a ticket in my pocket for the Southern Central Line
And as he took my bag, the porter winked at me
He said son I ain't seen you for some time

Blasting off and spinning 'round, crashing hard back to the ground
Couldn't tell if I was up or down 'till I opened my eyes
Banging around like a rock in a can I had more fun than I could stand
I guess it ain't where you're going man, it's all about the ride

credits

from The Famous Rocket Cage, released May 12, 2011
Donal Hinely--guitar, vocal
David Henry--organ, accordion
Viktor Krauss--bass
Tommy Perkinson--drums

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Donal Hinely Nashville, Tennessee

In 1994, Hinely left his hometown of Denton, TX and moved to Nashville. A prolific writer and recording artist, he has 17 albums to his credit including the folk chart topping Giants (2005). Hinely also entertains thousands of people each year at festivals and street fairs playing his glass harmonica. He learned to play the instrument from his late brother Terry, a self-taught master of the art. ... more

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