Culled from real-life experiences, this rootsy rocker unveils revelations about a previously untapped subject. You may have heard a live version of it on NPR’s Car Talk.
lyrics
I love my woman with all my soul, she’s smart and pretty
She’s got a heart of gold
She knows how to cook and dresses so fine
I’m so glad that she’s all mine
But no one’s perfect, you know that’s true
There’s just one thing that she can’t do
She tries real hard but misses the mark
My baby can’t parallel park
My baby can’t parallel park
After all these years, she’s still in the dark
Back and forth, and up on the curb, bumpin’ and grindin’
It gets on my nerves
Rockin’ and rollin’ with all of her heart
My baby can’t parallel park
We drove into town one Saturday morn
It was a beautiful day, sunny and warm
Do a little shopping, check out the sales
Pick up some food, drop off the mail
“One-hour parking,” the street sign said
My baby just shrugged and shook her head. “Just one hour?
That’s a disgrace. It takes almost that long to get into the space.”
It’s simple geometry, it’s no big deal
Just angle it in and turn on the wheel
Straighten it out and there you are
Lock all the doors, get out of the car
But to her it’s a mystery with nary a clue
It’s just one thing that she can’t do
She’s searching for something, like Lewis and Clark
My baby can’t parallel park
credits
from When You're Happy,
released December 15, 2016
Howie: acoustic guitars (yes, even the solo), lead vocal, harmonica
Rob Ignazio: bass
Todd Glacy: drums
Jennifer Newman: backup vocals
Keith Newman: backup vocals
Janet Feld: backup vocals
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