Thought the Headlights Were Heaven

2 weeks ago by @kc_

Liner Notes

#needsmusic #folk #americana #rock #blues #needscollab

The line "I thought the headlights were heaven" came into my head... and actually laughed :-). St. Peter and Peterbuilt (Big Rig Truck Brand) and headlights and "The Light" came together in my head from the line, one night driving home... It all seem so ironically funny... so rolled it out and eventually ended up with the lyric below. Still rough and the outro needs work.

I really like the line "I thought the headlights were heaven" and believe that's the hook but it immediately gives everything away... Might be the start for another lyric.

Lyrics

Intro
Psilocybin had me flying, like my mind had wings
A streak of voices across the sky
as every star could sing

C
Saw a choir of glittering voices
Streaks of stars could sing
Each one for my life choices
Hoping heaven, they will bring

V I
Didn’t know it was my time
St. Peter at the gates?
Rolled on the gas I’m coming home
Lord I won’t be late

Through the night I see the light
Brighter near’r as I fly
Please St. Peter find me worthy
Lord don’t pass me by

C
Above a choir of glittering voices
Streaks of stars could sing
Each one for my life choices
Hoping heaven, they will bring

V II
The light does part, with a sinking heart
See there ain’t no saint, and know this will smart
Then a sinful flurry of curses, and not a bit of guilt
No F^cking Saint... No F^cking Saint... only only Peterbuilt
No S.T., I don't see, St. Peter, only Peterbuilt

Outro
Yeah, last thing I saw was Peterbuilt
Warm, floating love isn’t what I felt
Angels peeled me from the mangled mess
I don't know... if I had to guess
They gestured 'how?' that was their question
I guess I thought the headlights were heaven

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