The Family Trip

Album: Portrait Of An American Family (1994)
Play Video
  • There's no earthly way of knowing
    Which direction we are going
    There's no knowing where we're going
    Or which way the wind is blowing
    Is it raining? Is it snowing
    Is a hurricane a-blowing
    Not a speck of light is showing
    So the danger must be growing
    Oh, the fires of hell are glowing
    Is the grisly reaper mowing
    Yes! The danger must be growing
    For the rowers keep on rowing
    And they're certainly not showing
    Any signs that they are slowing!
    Stop the boat! Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 3

  • William from Louisville, KyCreepy and goofy.
  • David from Lakeview, NcOne of those "facts" isn't right. "Lunchbox" is about being picked on in school and using a metal lunchbox in defense. Manson used a metal Kiss lunchbox when he was in grade school like that. And "Get Your Gunn" is about the murder of Dr.David Gunn and the hypocrisy of the pro-lifers that killed him.
  • Ian from New York, NyGreat way to start your first album. Great album in genral too.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Who Wrote That Song?

Who Wrote That Song?Music Quiz

Do you know who wrote Patti Smith's biggest hit? How about the Grease theme song? See if you can match the song to the writer.

Amanda Palmer

Amanda PalmerSongwriter Interviews

Call us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo.

Psychedelic Lyrics

Psychedelic LyricsMusic Quiz

Whoa man! Do you know which band came up with these cosmic lyrics?

Graham Parker

Graham ParkerSongwriter Interviews

When Judd Apatow needed under-appreciated rockers for his Knocked Up sequel, he immediately thought of Parker, who just happened to be getting his band The Rumour back together.

John Parr

John ParrSongwriter Interviews

John tells the "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" story and explains why he disappeared for so long.

Song Cities

Song CitiesMusic Quiz

Nirvana, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen are among those who wrote songs with cities that show up in this quiz.