From the recording What They Say Ain't True
Lyrics by Kent Nickerson
Music and arrangement by Kent Nickerson, Josh Flenniken, Pierre Lefebvre, and Chris Russell
Josh Flenniken: Guitar and Vocals
Pierre Lefebvre: Bass
Kent Nickerson: Lead Vocals and Guitar
Chris Russell: Drums, Percussion, and Vocals
Recorded at Nightsound Studios | Carrboro, NC
with Glenn Schwartz, Chris Wimberley, and Kei Mizobuchi
Mixed and Mastered by Bob Giovannetti at Crystal Pig Recording Studios | Alpha, NJ
Lyrics
I used to drive a long black car. I used to wear a tight black suit
New York City every night, so many devious things to do
Pick up the rich man and take him to a show. Wait out front then take him home
Head across town to the Mark Hotel. Pick up the model everyone knows
She’s heading out to a restaurant with 3 friends; one sits upfront
And says “I like being driven by a handsome man”. The model said
“We’re in good hands”
Take you all over this town like you’re floating on a cloud
Everything I do is so damn smooth.
But, if it comes down to it you know I’ll pull a move
His family owns a shipping company. He likes cocaine and he likes sushi
Every night, with all his friends. The fun never stops and the money never ends
I pick him up he gives me $300 and says “I love Bolivian marching powder”
I just smile and nod my head. He gave me $300 again
Take you all over this town like you’re floating on a cloud
Everything I do is so damn smooth.
But, if it comes down to it you know I’ll pull a move
Astoria Queens to Newark airport in 24 minutes flat
There’s a football player named Jones, he kept me driving night long
Back and forth to the boom boom room; Took 3 different girls to his
hotel room
The third one was six foot three and she played on the UConn basketball team
Said acted like she didn’t know who he was. Mr. Jones was incredulous
He said “Can you believe how she’s treating me? Can you believe? Can you believe?” I looked in the mirror and I said, “Mam, Mr. Jones is a bad motherfucker”
Take you all over this town like you’re floating on a cloud
Everything I do is so damn smooth.
But, if it comes down to it you know I’ll pull a move