Heaven Song

Bought an old Malibu from the guy next door

Then I did what many have done before

Filled the tank up full, and took out for Heaven

When I first cut out, all I had was my dog

But I was told he wouldn't be here for long

Gave him a french fry and I asked him does he know where we're going?

He just looked out the window, and so far, no Heaven was showing

Then a stranger hopped in at the first red light

She said, "My name is Love and does that dog bite?"

I told her no, but would she mind riding shotgun?

Said, "I never cared much for Love behind me or on the run"

First hundred miles, the talking was light

She said, "Can't get to Heaven driving through the night

By the way, I never asked your reason for going

If I'm heading there with you, I guess I better be knowing"

And I said

Maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

Maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

We popped off at a fancy hotel

Woulda booked a lot cheaper if I'd been looking for Hell

Left the dog upstairs and took Love to the hotel bar

I guess Love's gonna do what Love's gonna do

Love's gonna bring it all over to you

And before I knew it, I was surrounded

Love introduced me to Faith, said, "Don't be shy"

Then I met Hope before she waved over another guy

Was her old friend Sin, who said he's been at this bar before

Then Love yelled, "Jesus Christ," as Jesus came walking through the door

Oh well, Jesus was drunk by the end of our night

He said it's hard being him when folks think God's on their side

Before I knew it, they all had asked to bum a ride

I fell asleep just dreaming of Heaven coming into sight

And maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

Maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

Oh, maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

My little dog, he died in the night

He left out for Heaven before the sun's first light

Oh, then we found death holding out his thumb at the Texaco

He said if we were looking for Heaven, then he'd know which way to go

Oh well, Faith held the map, told me where to turn

Can't trust a man where the truth is concerned

Right about then we drove up on two brothers

Turns out they were twins, you could hardly tell the one from the other

One said his name was Real, the other Authenticity

Spoke with a Southern accent and from the rearview I could see

That Real had a little scar, at the tip of his jaw

A lesson learned through a journey in the night

A soul astigmatism trying to get it right

With road rash heat coming from the wheels

Won't forget how this long road feels

Maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

Maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

Oh, maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

You would've sworn the car was full, but then in came the Universe

That old Chevy Malibu turned into a hearse

Before we hit that mud hole right outside of Heaven's gate

The time had come to say goodbye now to all my friends

I told them all I hope to see 'em again

But Sin wouldn't let me go before I answered his question

He said, "It's high time for settling scores

It's time to make a confession"

Held me up under my chin

Asked what I had learned from him

Maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

Oh, maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

Oh, maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

Oh, maybe if I see it, then I'll want it

Bought an old Malibu from the guy next door

Bought that old Malibu from the guy next door

Oh, I bought that old Malibu from the guy next door

Bought an old Malibu from the guy next door

Bought an old Malibu from the guy next door

Bought an old Malibu from the guy next door