The Way Back (Summer Day)

from Long Cool Journey (Deluxe Album) by the Vinyl Skyway

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On your way back, sitting your car
watching myself in the rear view
the seats are black
top's down free
cold inside
must be 99 out
I'm back to the place you're never gonna leave
I'm back, and it's a summer day

It won't take long
just ride in back
and play my tracks
on this summer beltway day

On your way out you've been slamming doors
and changing prescription medication
I'm alright just relax
Find yourself some meditation
I'm back to the place you're never gonna leave
I'm back and it's a summer day

You're love is gone
And your lies won't last
Cuz we're fading fast

We'll all be leaving here on the fly
and you'll be taking that pill
But it's just enough to get by
Is it enough to get by
On your way out?
On your way down...
On your way back
Yeah, summer day
Yeah summer day
Yeah summer day
Yeah summer day

Written and composed by Michael Hayes. ©2023 Vinyl Skyway Music Publishing/BMI.

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from Long Cool Journey (Deluxe Album), released September 9, 2023
Written and composed by M.A. Hayes ©2023, Vinyl Skyway Worldwide Publishing/BMI.. All rights reserved. Hayes on rhythm acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, Santospago on lead guitar, Marc Hickox on bass, Andy Plaisted on drums. Mixed by Paul Q. Kolderie

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the Vinyl Skyway Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Vinyl Skyway have independently released numerous critically acclaimed records and singles worldwide since their formation in 2003. The music is described as "shimmery pop Americana with killer dashes of CSN harmonies." The band's sophomore classic "From Telegraph Hill" invites comparisons to the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Big Star and Fleetwood Mac. Listen to Long Cool Journey, now available! ... more

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