Keys To The Car

By Michael Nesmith

Tonight when he hands you the keys to the car
And he says, "You can drive, son, but don't drive too far."
Tonight when she tells you you're her only one,
Remember the morning brings on the sun.

And they're watching you stumble and fall.
Until you're lost, down below, like them all.

Today when they give you their words of advice
And tell you "You're free, friend, as long as it's nice."
Today when their words of sweet wisdom come down,
Remember their smiles are hiding their frowns.

And they're watching you stumble and fall.
Until you're lost, down below, like them all.

If you say you're their friend, I'm afraid you will learn,
They want only friends they can have on their terms.
But the love that you show them will give you an edge.
For authority is more than wearing a badge.

And you'll be watching them stumble and fall.
Until they're lost, down below, like them all.
Until they're lost, down below, like them all.