Motel Sacramento

Bright sun, bright blue sky
A cool breeze that will dry out your eye
Feel the mist of the river nearby
On the road to redemption, rebirth, then you die

Curved road, cool to the touch
Windows down, not awake very much
Passing cars as you think about lunch
One more day until your weekend starts

Palm trees off in the distance
A perfect silhouette for a photo opportunity
Pull off to the side, postpone your ride
This is the only chance you may get
Let's all go to the Motel Sacramento

The sun sets, everything turns grey
Your sweat fades and your thoughts dissipate
Sketchy characters emerge from the shade
But you've got your plans in motion

Door locked, peek through the blinds
Faint sirens with red and blue lights
Another victim in a city full of crime
But this is the way it's always been

Telephone poles off in the distance
A perfect silhouette for a photo opportunity
Come out of your shell, walk around this hell
This is the only chance you may get
Let's all go to the Motel Sacramento

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