Hey the Paradise burned down for Christmas
And he doesn't like anyplace else
She is seeing her folks out in Texas
And he can't stand being by himself
The bars are offering company
At just a dollar a glass
Snow on the road
Cars getting stuck
The storm was supposed to be rain
Drive along slow
Heat up
Stay in lane
And put on the chains
He wants something to jump-start his bloodstream
When his eyes start to flicker and roam
When the streets ain't feeling anything but mean
And it sticks in his throat to call them home
The girls are promising heaven
At just a dollar a glass
Snow on the road
Cars getting stuck
The storm was supposed to be rain
Drive along slow
Heat up
Stay in lane
And put on the chains
Interstate's closed to down to one lane
From here to home
Following truck stops and neon signs
Through Colorado
Trying all night to get through
But the pass is
Closed
His brother lives outside of Boulder
Says he's always got room for one more
Got a kid and a job
And he's just getting older
This time of year seems like he's got more
It's three days drive from the city
Could be there by New Year's Day
Snow on the road
Cars getting stuck
The storm was supposed to be rain
Drive along slow
Heat up
Stay in lane
And put on the chains