Lyrics
[Verse 1]
The gentle winds in the lane
Spinning his hat on a cane
Steppin' out, out for a change
Good morning, all, it's a beautiful day
[Verse 2]
The generals are winning a war
Seemed suicidal before
You come along, now, now
I'll protect you, long as you stay
[Verse 3]
L.A.
Morning had to come
I'd be walkin' in the sun
Livin' in the day
But last night I was about to throw it all away
[Verse 4]
If Patience started a band
I'd be her biggest fan
Look at me, I'm talkin' to you
I don't want the lead in your play
[Verse 5]
The star's just a part of the scene
The gentleman in green
Payin' off, out on the street
I can't go home, it's not on my way
[Verse 6]
L.A.
Things I'd never done
Car's parked under the sun
Livin' in the day
Last night I was about to throw it all away
[Verse 7]
Last night I was about to throw it all away
Last night I was about to throw it all away
Last night I was about to throw it all away
Written by: Elliott Smith