Jon Ochshorn

suburban-kid01c.mp3

video

words and music by Jonathan Ochshorn (copyright 1979 J. Ochshorn with additional lyrics added 2002)

1. how can i tell you the things that i’ve been through
there is no easy place to start
there’s no adventures from the city
to show you the things i did
i’m a sub- sub- sub- suburban kid

2. daddy’s leaving to catch the 8:02
i still don’t know what he does at work
and moma’s having trouble with the breakfast cooking
she burns herself on a lid
i’m a sub- sub- sub- suburban kid

[bridge 1] did they get you a new computer
you’re using it constantly
i really got to find that OutKast mp3
did they make you stay in your bedroom
and take away your tv
i’m never gonna go back home when i’m finally free

3. out in the country the air is fresh and clean
you walk for miles and never see a soul
but i’ve been living on a quarter acre
set in an endless grid
i’m a sub- sub- sub- suburban kid

[bridge 2] did they say that they wouldn’t take you
down to the record store
they said they wouldn’t be my chauffeur anymore
are they getting a car for christmas
it’s the moment you’ve waited for
i’m getting that suv they don’t need no more

4. here in the city there’s lots of things to do
stay at home they’re gonna think you’re strange
but you can take that city culture
and sell it to the highest bid
i’m a sub- sub- sub- suburban kid (repeat)

Production notes:
arranged and produced by J. Ochshorn
recorded at home with garageBand software April, 2009
vocals: J. Ochshorn
real instruments (acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica): J. Ochshorn
software instruments played live on midi keyboard (drums, bass, organ): J. Ochshorn