We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Straight Ahead (Version 2 Demo)

by Mark Newlove

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
    Purchasable with gift card

      name your price

     

about

I started with the chorus and not much else. The "straight ahead" line suggested someone speeding in a car in a hurry, whether they were late, or joyriding, and what happened during the journey.

I had a lot of fun writing it.

Can you guess which legendary singer I'm doing an impression of?

lyrics

STRAIGHT AHEAD

By Mark Newlove

Chorus

Straight ahead straight ahead straight ahead
Straight ahead straight ahead straight ahead
Straight ahead straight ahead
If you don’t mind (x2)

Verse 1

Turn the Indicators off
There’s no time nor place to stop
Running lights with headlamps blinding
Jackknifed over several lanes
Thumping wipers pouring rain
Snarled up traffic no one moving

Chorus

Straight ahead...

Verse 2

Don’t throw a left keep straight ahead
Head where angels fear to tread
Foot down on the accelerator
Swerve across the open road
Ripping up the Highway Code
Squealing brakes and rubber burning

Chorus

Straight ahead...
… No U-Turns if you don’t mind

SOLO

Chorus (shortened)

Straight ahead...

Verse 3

Now it’s out of their control
As the vehicle starts to roll
From the backseat there is screaming
Horrifying passers by
Spreading fingers over eyes
“The following scenes you may find disturbing”

...Slowing traffic can’t stop staring

Twisted metal, burning flames
They haven’t yet released the names
On a one way ticket straight to Hadeys

Chorus

Straight ahead to the graveside

​© 2018 Singley Songs

credits

released January 31, 2019
Mark Newlove - Vocals, acoustic guitar, drum

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Mark Newlove London, UK

“Mark Newlove writes his own songs, covering a bewildering mix of styles ranging from folk, pop, rock, sea shanties, psychedelia, country, and much more. His is a palette of tuneful landscapes peppered by Alan Bennett type lyrics. Observing the little details and then blowing them up into hummable works is his forte. But he’s also much more than this.” Mac McCoy ... more

contact / help

Contact Mark Newlove

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

Mark Newlove recommends:

If you like Mark Newlove, you may also like: