Painted Curb

Painted Curb
after “Tainted Love”

Each time I think I’ve found a
Parking space, I’m going to
Walk away from the car I drove into
The heart of town,
I can’t park there—
Signs are everywhere.
And I’ve lost my light
’Cause I want to turn
But can’t make a right.

Took it for a spin.
Now I’m all parked in.
This painted curb’s a downer,
’Specially for an out-of-towner.
Grind my gears and that’s not nearly all!

Painted curb
Painted curb

Behind the wheel I want to
Drive away, I’ve got to
Pull away, ’cause they don’t really want
That driveway blocked.
To make the scene,
I need someplace
For my machine.
And you think garaging’s okay,
But I’m sorry, I won’t pay that way!

Once I pulled right in.
Now I just can’t win.
They’re writing me a ticket,
Telling me where I can stick it.
Take my cash and I can’t park at all!

Painted curb
Painted curb
Can’t stop my Regal.
Zone’s “no standing”—it’s illegal.
Babe I wanted to take in a show,
But I’m gonna hit the road and go.

Painted curb ...
No parking baby
Painted curb ...