From the recording Almost Famous in Alberta & Other True Stories (The Album)
Thompson acoustic guitar and vocals: Virgil Brown
Fiddle: Riley Calcagno
Lyrics
Broke Down On The Inner State
Copyright 2005 Virgil Brown Music
I keep it shrouded, my inner state
With mechanical problems too common of late
I dream of the day, unburdened by care,
I'll look back and laugh at my need of repair
I can't meditate, I can't concentrate, I can't hesitate,
Buddy its gettin' late
I'm broke down on the inner state again
Broke down on the interstate again,
When it comes to you, I'm bluer than your daddy's old tattoo
do do do doo
Parts need replacing, I'm not running well
its a good thing I'm handy, you never can tell
with something this old, it can break anytime
the only thing certain, the reason won't rhyme
I can't meditate, I can't concentrate, I can't hesitate,
buddy its gettin' late
Im broke down on the inner state again
broke down on the interstate again,
when it comes to you, I'm bluer than your daddy's old tattoo
do do do doo