When the days get long, I remember atlanta. I can taste the
Summer on my tongue when I think of the city where
I was young.
I remember atlanta; I coulda been a big deal. coulda been a top
Pick, but I threw out my arm, so I went into steel. when I
Moved up to cleveland, I got a house in linndale. worked in the
Steel mill for a bit, but my ambitions died and life went to
Shit. I remember the weather there - it was like a war zone. I
Fell behind in rent and I bounced some checks,
so they kicked me out.
Who the hell are you? did you put me here? can you spare a
Blanket or a cigarette? see, I lost my coat in a football bet.
You know, I used to be a pitcher back in the georgia summer.
Did I tell you about how I threw out my arm? I remember
Atlanta. I coulda been a big deal back in '79.