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A paean to the Vespa, an oblique critique of the automobile and gasoline use, two songs wrapped into one, inspired by the Everly Brothers' brilliant version of "T for Texas."

lyrics

Three-legged woman with a cancer stick
Said to me, "Better see that flick
About a man in a big boat car
He didn't get to drive far" (oh no)

Old brown dog on the side of the road
Barking loud at the old black crow
Who did complain, 'cause he don't get paid
Gonna have to downgrade (oh yeah)

Motorscooter, yeah
For a boy or a girl, 'cause the gender is a neuter
Motorscooter, yeah

I used to love driving pickup trucks
Hauling load, could have made some bucks
On the road, moving way too fast
Fat cat, no gas (oh no)

I'd be remiss if I did not say
My driving wheel helps me get my way
I thought the wasp as a fad would fade
Gonna have to downgrade (oh yeah)

I'm gonna ride, ride my motorscooter
I'm gonna ride into the sun

To junk the car makes me more than pissed
I talked to God, but he don't exist
I'm trying hard not to be dismayed
I'm gonna have to downgrade (oh yeah)

Gasoline splashing on my wrist
I shake it off and unclench my fist
Before I join with the Red Brigade
Gonna have to downgrade (oh yeah)

Motorscooter, yeah
For a boy or a girl, 'cause the gender is a neuter
Motorscooter, yeah
Got a raw, revvin' engine like a new Roto-Rooter
Motorscooter, yeah

credits

from Power to My Friends, released May 15, 2010
words by Sumanth Gopinath, music by The Gated Community

Katie Harris: lead vocals
Sumanth Gopinath: electric guitars, backing vocals
Scott Williams: acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Teresa Gowan: fiddles
Cody Johnson: bass
Dav Kemp: drums

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The Gated Community Minneapolis

The Gated Community is a country/bluegrass/Americana band with rock influences based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in Minnesota and has been in existence since early 2006.

Bandmembers: Sumanth Gopinath
Rosie Harris
Beth Hartman
Paul Hatlelid
Cody Johnson
Nate Knutson
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