Lyrics

Missed the Boat

From the day I was born
They shoved destiny in my mouth
Like a spoon full of sand
with a crazy mom and a daddy I never had
From the day I was born
I knew I had to get the hell out
Of Phoenix, Arizona
If it’s the last thing I ever did
It was a hot dark night
Cactus in my rearview
Under brittle starlight
I headed west
California, land of promises
I had to reach the shore on time

What if I missed the boat?
What if my ship set sail?
What if my time has
come and gone without me?
What if I missed the boat?
What if my ship is sailing
On the high blue sea?
I’m gonna find me a crew
And a captain that’s true
And a fleet that’s sure and seaworthy

Summer party on the block
Cold ones on the sidewalk
Sweet band playing
I’m singing along
Mikey, little brother
With his arm around my shoulder
Says, “Sis’, hey Sis’,
What if this is where you belonged all along”?
California, land of promises
I need a time machine
And a magic ball
California, landed in the right place
Did I hear the siren’s call?

What if I missed the boat?
What if my ship set sail?
What if my time has
come and gone without me?
What if I missed the boat?
What if my ship is sailing
On the high blue sea?
I’m gonna find me a crew,
And a captain that’s true,
And a fleet that’s sure and seaworthy

Keep time, say it’s not too late
Beat time, hope it’s not too late
Cheat time, and pray it’s not too late

What if I missed the boat?
What if my ship set sail?
What if my time has
come and gone without me?
What if I missed the boat?
What if my ship is sailing
On the high blue sea?
I’m gonna find me a crew,
And a captain that’s true,
And a fleet that’s sure and seaworthy
I’m gonna find me a crew,
And a captain that’s true,
And a fleet that’s sure and seaworthy
I’m gonna find me a crew,
And a captain that’s true,
And a fleet that’s sure and seaworthy