WORDS BY PETE FEENSTRA
BLACK PEARL LYRICS
Angel Town
Fading dreams out in LA
A place where no one walks
4 wheels on the freeway
Got to make a brand new start
Tempted by the Big Apple
But I didn’t take a bite
Jumped back into the saddle
Roared off into the night
Homeward bound, I’m goin’ down
Chasing round, that middle ground
Turn around, and face the crowd
Sun went down, on Angel Town
Uncle Sam is a grifter
Steals your nickels and dimes
As my debt got bigger
I didn’t give up tryin’
City drips with money
The stuff you never see
I might get lucky
And buy into that dream
Homeward bound, I’m goin’ down
Chasing round, that middle ground
Turn around, and face the crowd
Sun went down, on Angel Town
Living for the moment, but the moment never comes
Chasing my own shadows, in the city of the sun
Hard times acting busy, but doing nothing at all
Still give it my best shot, while headin’ for a fall
Homeward bound, I’m goin’ down
Chasing round, that middle ground
Turn around, and face the crowd
Sun went down, on that Angel Town
Cheap Perfume
Midnight’s gone, but the night is still young
I’m on the prowl, gonna have me some fun
We’ll hit it hard, til the night is done
Long tall & skinny, strung out charm
Cheap perfume and flat top beer
Dance ‘til dawn and we’ll go upstairs
Those drunken sailors all sway and fall
The late night sound of rock and roll
Shots of liquor, deep in the night
Bar room tales, that end in a fight
Shaking it up, ice cold gin and lime
Highball livin’, sure suits me fine
Cheap perfume and flat top beer
Dance ‘til dawn and we’ll go upstairs
Those drunken sailors all sway and fall
The late night sound of rock and roll
Drunken loneliness lends a hand
Just a nod or a backward glance
Thought I heard a whisper in my ear
Look around and there’s no one there
Delivery Man
Some people like a velvet dashboard, or a stereo in their car
Me, I’m just a 2 wheel rider,
got several women to call
Ruthie, Rachel, sweetheart Susie,
not forgetting Angeline
Up and down that dusty highway, working to a plan
Zip the leather, clip the visor,
I’m your delivery man
Rev the engine, got my traction, really got to nail it down
Secret lover, satisfaction, move from town to town,
I duck and dive, the years slipped by, but I’m still in the game
Chased by shotgun wielding lovers, never once used a van
Zip the leather, clip the visor,
I’m your delivery man.
All those road trips long behind me, but I sure had the dream
You may try so hard to find me,
well I’m married to Angeline
Up and down that dusty highway,
still working to a plan
Zip the leather, clip the visor,
I’m your delivery man
Chased by shotgun wielding lovers, never one used a van,
Zip the leather, clip the visor,
I’m your delivery man
Price On Love
Feel the pull of the mighty river
Your hot breath against the sky
Dark shadows make you shiver
As you reach out for the light
One piece short of a jigsaw
One push short of a shove
Live like a petty bourgeois
You can’t put a price on love
Stare at the lonely mountains
Meditation through the night
Dance like a roman candle
Raging like a wild bush fire
One piece short of a jigsaw
One push, short of a shove
Live like a petty bourgeois
You can’t put a price on love
Handful of stars for breakfast
Lunch on the sun kissed moon
Stealing a heart so precious
Your cool galactic charm
Luxury Girl
FadinCaught my reflection in a spinning wheel
Cherry red ’52, Coupé DeVille
Tail fins blinking, in the middle of the road
Cruisin’ like a shark, in a small fish bowl
Baby loves to go for a luxury drive,
The smell of leather just drives her wild,
Sink into the back seat lost in her world
I can’t keep up with that luxury girl
Casuals ‘n poodle skirts never fail
Real tight sweater and a pony tail
Montrose pizza and a cherry coke
The uncrowned queen of retro cool
Baby loves to go for a luxury drive,
The smell of leather just drives her wild,
Sink into the back seat lost in her world,
I can’t keep up, with that luxury girl
Hepburn lashes, rockabilly hops,
Checks out the merch, but she never shops,
Livin’ her life like the silver screen,
Dreamin’ of places, she’s never been
My luxury girl, my luxury girl
Baby loves to go for a luxury drive,
The smell of leather just drives her wild,
Sink into the back seat lost in her world,
Can’t keep up with that luxury girl!
Mexican Romance
She had curves to fit the saddle
Stood 10 Martini’s tall
He was strong like Gideon’s Bible
But she knew that he would fall
She radiated sadness
Like cats eye’s in the night
He felt the pull of destiny
As she turned out the lights
One besito in the moonlight
2 crossed lovers took their chance
As they moved into spotlight
Of a Mexican romance
Their love spoke generations
Smoke filled torches rose above
Those hymnal incantations
That pledged eternal love
No dating mustang macho
Or señorita of the night
Made love beneath a poncho
Kept their business, out of sight
One besito in the moonlight
2 crossed lovers took their chance
As they moved into spotlight
Of a Mexican romance
Lonely souls in eternity
All that space without an edge
They got burned by reality
There’s nothing they regret
Moment Of Regret
Shadows on the backstreet, a city with no name
Cuban girls are dancing, in the pouring rain
Tacos on the corner, coffee without end
In and out the backdoor, rattling in the wind
Church bells ringing, dogs began to bark
Rough edged diamonds, sparkle in the dark
Pitchfork lightnin’, I never will forget
All went quiet, in a moment of regret
Card games in the alley, ace is always high
Red lights in the harbour, making grown men cry
Dark eyed señorita with a wicked, wicked smile
Promises you can’t keep, even if you try
Church bells ringing, dogs began to bark
Rough edged diamonds, sparkle in the dark
Pitchfork lightnin’, I will never forget
All went quiet, in a moment of regret
Wheels were slowly turning
Locked into the track
Though your heart was pounding
There ain’t no going back
Natural Light
You can hide in shadows of sunset
You can run from the midday glare
You can laugh at the storms and mayhem
You can act like you just don’t care
Love ain’t the same as romance
And you just can’t change the past
Worked so hard for a second chance
Know that it could be your last
It’s a bad situation
But I think it gonna be alright
We’re both gonna try and make it
When love... steps in the natural light
Even as time brings changes
And the sun gives way to the moon
You may look to the stars to save you
When you think love’s gone to soon
Love ain’t the same as romance
And you can’t just change the past
Worked so hard for a second chance
Know that it could be your last
And it’s a bad situation
But I think it gonna be alright
We’re both gonna try and make it
When love steps in the natural light
Handmade Pearl
Elkhart Indiana, the home of the old RV
Deep in among the Amish, gonna help the spirit free
Right around the next corner, like a flock of carefree birds
Taste the power of freedom as you lean into the curve
Turtle speed on long blue highways, you’re never too old to cry
Weekend warriors in camping cars, shine like a handmade pearl
Some folks like the luxury, some like to feel the speed
Some lean on a motorbike, 2 wheels beneath their feet
Creep up on the inside, stay real close to the curb
Dazzled by a tail fin, that gives a Merc its swerve
Turtle speed on long blue highways, you’re never too old to cry
Weekend warriors in camping cars, shine like a handmade pearl
The spirit of life’s adventure
Got to sing your very own song
Something special, ‘bout sharing the load
Self-driving wheels, will make it all gone
Turtle speed on long blue highways, you’re never too old to cry
Fix yourself a smoke filled barbie, try to touch an azure sky
Grey beard backyard mechanics, llvin’ in an abstract world
Weekend warriors in camping cars, shine like a handmade pearl
She Knows Every Move
He’s proud to say, he leads with his chin
She’s had her way, since she don’t know when
He sized her up, and cut her no slack
She reeled him in, there’s no coming back
He’s a head hunter, who aims for the top
She’s a child of wonder, she laughs at the drop
He’s a wheeler dealer, makes no excuse
He just can’t beat her, she knows every move
He’s a lone ranger, out on his own
Her only interest, is on money loaned
Man of decision, knows what he needs
Her bottom line, there’s no hidden fees
He’s a head hunter, who aims for the top
She’s a child of wonder, who laughs at the drop
He’s a wheeler dealer, who makes no excuse
He just can’t beat her, she knows every move
He met his match, when she matched his style
He just can’t hide, from her artful wiles
He’s on the ropes, from her sultry charms
She won the fight, without bearing arms
With My Baby By My Side
2 lane blacktop, hadn’t got a plan
Dusty road maps, pointed straight ahead
Restless speedo, we were going fast
Wind in our hair, across that southern land
Mustard boots, pale blue jeans
Cool dark shades, orange dreams
I heard it on the radio, we were born to run
Feelin’ pretty good, with my baby by my side
A country mile of sun kissed corn
Too many jocks with mindless scorn
Fast food trailers, cold beers & shots
Just be grateful for what you got
Turquoise love, no disguise
Shining jewel, sparkling eyes
I heard it on the radio, we were born to run
Feelin’ pretty good, with my baby by my side
Get up with the sun, it’s a brand-new day
I still got things to do, on the long, long ride
Turquoise love, no disguise
Shining jewel, sparkling eyes
