THIS SONG EXPLAINS WHY I’M LEAVING HOME TO BECOME A STEWARDESS : Michigan – Josh Rouse

Well, this is so much easier than trying to explain why I’ve been more AWOL than Lindsay Lohan at a parole hearing lately.  It’s surprisingly on the money bar one or two of the details.. (plus it’s, you know, ONE OF THE BEST SONGS OF ALL TIME)..

MICHIGAN – JOSH ROUSE

Mom and Dad,

I’m living in Michigan with Uncle Ray
He and Aunt Terri said I should write
Said I should write
Or I should phone you
I just don’t have that much to say
See I’ve been bartending about three nights a week
A stand-up place and they’re good to me
Still I stay bored most all the time
‘cept for the cards that Ray and I play
He’s the only friend ive got in this place
Still it’s better than Wichita
Aunt Terri, she’s fine
She wants you to know she wrote a song
She’s picking up where she left off
She’s bringing it back
And its been years since she’s tried
God has it really been that long?
Mom I’m sorry I was wrong
Dad I’m sorry I just couldn’t stay in that town
Where everyone knows everything about me
Michigan’s alright
Still I haven’t found a love
Just want to be happy
Love, your son
Just try to be happy

Love, your son