Verse 1 You said, "Pull in, the light's been on." I said, "Yeah, I know." Bought a fizzy drink, a packet of gum, Forgot the bit below. The bloke behind the counter looked Like he'd seen this film before. He just nodded at the forecourt, Didn't bother anymore. Pre-Chorus The engine coughed. The engine sighed. The engine made A legal point. Chorus Filled it with diesel again, That's probably not ideal. We're three miles into summer And we've weaponised the wheels. Filled it with diesel again, Don't pretend you're surprised. We've got half a tank of confidence And absolutely no supplies. Verse 2 The sat nav started laughing, Then politely shut itself. You unfolded an old road map Found behind the parcel shelf. A dog barked at the bonnet, A crow flew into view. You said, "I think it's overheating." I said, "I think it always knew." Instrumental Turn (Bass and drums only. Handclaps. Guitar scratches answer the vocal rhythm.) Verse 3 We rolled into a lay-by Using gravity and hope. A man eating pickled onions Offered us a length of rope. Didn't ask what it was for. Didn't say goodbye. Just pointed toward the motorway And winked with his good eye. Double Chorus Filled it with diesel again, Somehow we're still alive. The dashboard's got opinions, The speedo's telling lies. Filled it with diesel again, Best holiday we've planned. If this thing makes it to the coast, I'll personally shake its hand. Filled it with diesel again, Leave the bonnet open wide. Every brilliant summer starts With a very stupid ride. Outro The receipt said: "Have a nice journey." Cocky little thing.
