The Family Trip

Album: Portrait Of An American Family (1994)
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  • 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.
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