Long May You Run

As far as I know, the Houride is still in my parents driveway. I may be "grown up" but apparently I am still a slouch in some ways. Well, probably a lot of ways, but that is neither here nor there. At any rate, my mom gave me her car for my birthday and today the hand-off was completed when I ordered the permanent plates from the VA DMV.

My new plates are a lyric from the Neil Young song "Long May You Run" as a homage to the Houride, which was a loyal steed that served me well for many changes in my life. I love the car more than I should, but I couldn't love the memories any more than I do.

LONG MAY YOU RUN

We've been through some things together
With trunks of memories still to come
We found things to do in stormy weather
Long may you run.

Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shining in the sun
Long may you run.

Well, it was back in Blind River in 1962
When I last saw you alive
But we missed that shift on the long decline
Long may you run.

Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shining in the sun
Long may you run.

Maybe The Beach Boys have got you now
With those waves singing "Caroline No"
Rollin' down that empty ocean road
Gettin' to the surf on time.
Long may you run.

Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shining in the sun
Long may you run.