Well you know, it's been a long time She's alone, but she's not lonely He's gone, well he gets angry Said a lot, but didn't mean most anyway Gonna catch a ride, gonna catch a ride Straight to New York City She walks up, 7th Avenue Needs a cup, of something stronger Whitehawks in the mud, at Niagara He's embarrassed, but doesn't know quite what to say You should catch a ride, you should catch a ride Back to California I will be alright, I will be alright Back to California Gettin' loud, you can't outlaw the engine now Gettin' loud, you can't outlaw the engine now He can't remember how it started Their hearts were separated by miles in the dark What were we supposed to be in this life Roommates, best friends, lovers, husband and wife Now it's moved on to another one, goodbye Now it's moved on to another one, goodbye Gonna catch a ride, gonna catch a ride Straight to New York City You should catch a ride, you should catch a ride Away from New York City Gettin' loud, you can't outlaw the engine now Gettin' loud, you can't outlaw the engine now Gettin' loud, you can't outlaw the engine now Gettin' loud, you can't outlaw the engine now Gettin' loud, you can't outlaw the engine now