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There goes the diner
In the left-hand lane
'Cross that divider
Ain't that a pain?
Now I gotta go three miles east just to come back west
Man, this puts my patience to the test
You can't get there from here in Jersey
You're always on the wrong side of the road
You can't get there from here in Jersey
I've got a case of jug handle turnaround overload
Bumper to bumper
Ain't this a wreck?
That fender bender
Them rubber necks
Now I gotta wait half hour more just to get a mile
Man, this puts them cramps into my style
You can't get there from here in Jersey
You're always on the side that doesn't move
You can't get there from here in Jersey
'Til you get off, no way the traffic will improve
I'm going crazy
In my steel cage
This roadway madness
Is all the rage
Now I can kiss the exit lane goodbye
They'd sooner crash than let you by
You can't get there from here in Jersey
You're always far from where you need to be
You can't get there from here in Jersey
I'll be home tomorrow, no use waitin' up for me
There goes my exit
And I'm running late
I'm going in circles
Around the state
Now I've gotta go ten miles north just to come back south
Man, this leaves a bad taste in my mouth
You can't get there from here in Jersey
You're always on the wrong side of the way
You can't get there from here in Jersey
No U-turn here, I'd better find a place to stay
You can't get there from here in Jersey
I've been too long behind this safety glass
You can't get there from here in Jersey
Hey there buddy, you can kiss my...E-Z pass
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Jersey Dinosaurs
03:24
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More than eighty million years ago
Before the Turnpike came to be
Down off Exit 4 on that famous road
In the swamps of old south Jersey
Dinosaurs as big as buses
That didn't have to pay tolls
They could turn left wherever they wanted
That's how these huge lizards rolled
Chorus:
Back when we had hadrosaurs
The Jersey dinosaurs (Whoah!)
We had hadrosaurs
Our very own Jersey dinosaurs
(Whoah oh oh oh oh!)
Verse 2:
Oh, these hadrosaurs were grazers
Livin’ on grass and low lying leaves
See, they had no Dino diners
To get Taylor ham, egg and cheese
(It's a Jersey thing!)
They loved sunshine and water
From Cape May to Seaside Heights
Long before there was a boardwalk
Tilt-a-Whirls or water slides
Chorus
Bridge:
They raised their noisy high pitched roars
While defending land and food
These late, great Garden State hadrosaurs
Had Jersey attitude!
Chorus
Outro (repeat chorus pattern 4x)
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Cubicle
03:16
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Here in my cubicle
I try to get the project done
Until I get a visitor
Who starts me over back at square one
Here in my cubicle
The phone rings off of the ugly green wall
Whoops! Here comes the manager
I pray it’s not a personal call
I collate and I staple
I make the mailing labels
My degree is on their file
They call this entry level
I’m running into deadline trouble
It has to get done on the double
I type til I get carpal tunnel
In my cubicle
Here in my cubicle
I’m checking for the mistakes
Everything looks all right
Now I’ve got time for a five-minute lunch break
Here in my cubicle
I play computer solitaire
Whoops! Here comes the president
He’s talking to the engineer, he says…
This is our opportunity
I say we downsize the company
I recommend the strategy
Trim the office and the factory
Quick! Better close the file
They’re coming up my aisle
Gulp down my Adam’s apple (GULP!)
Methinks me job’s in trouble
(Water cooler/happy hour chatter)
WHAT! Reogranization?!? Reorganization?!!!?!?!
I can’t believe how swift
They canned the second shift
They gave us lovely parting gifts, but
Now I find myself adrift
I wear a nametag and a funny hat
Would you like some fries with that
I wish that I was back….
In my cubicle
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Quit While You're Ahead
04:08
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There’s no clock in this gambling house
No window on the fading light of day
My better judgment says “Get up, get out” But greed is standing in the way, yeah
My lucky hands, they held the winning cards I felt the ride would never end
Who thought saying no would be so hard When you think a win’s around the bend
So have you got a couple bucks to lend?
Green light, go for the money,
Now I’m running through the red
I’ve had my run on the table,
Now I’m in above my head
I was sittin’ pretty
But now I’m broke instead
I’m telling you I should have
Quit while I was ahead
My next big win is on the credit card
I’ve got to make back everything I lost This ain’t no foolin’ now, I’m playin’ hard I will break even at all costs, yeah
I was the highest roller in the place
I pushed my luck a little bit to far
I’ve got to get myself back in the race
And play the chips on one more lucky star, yeah
So how much would you pay to buy my car?
Green light, go for the money, Now I’m running through the red I’ve had my run on the table, Now I’m in above my head
I was sittin’ pretty
But now I’m broke instead
I’m telling you I should have
Quit while I was ahead
Better quit, better quit while you’re ahead Quit while you’re ahead
Better quit, better quit while you’re ahead Quit while you’re ahead
Better quit, better quit while you’re ahead Quit while you’re ahead
Better quit, better quit
I'm starting to think those free drinks weren't free...
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When you come to a fork in the road
Take it to the Jackals Den
It's deja vu all over again
Hear the crack of the bat on the ball
See the pack run with the wind
It's on when the red and black dig in
We're the overwhelming underdogs
With a taste for victory
The full moon's rising, the crowd lets out a howl
And it gets late early with Jackals on the prowl
It ain't over 'til it's over, we don't throw in the towel
We got bases loaded with Jackals on the prowl
We're Jackals on the prowl
See a perfect double play
Hear the trumpet's battle cry
Then watch the rockets light the sky
You've got the best seat in the house
To watch the innings roll on by
And hang with these dogs that never say die
We're the overwhelming underdogs
With a taste for victory
The full moon's rising, the crowd lets out a howl
And it gets late early with Jackals on the prowl
It ain't over 'til it's over, we don't throw in the towel
We got bases loaded with Jackals on the prowl
We're Jackals on the prowl
And Jack pumps his paws up in the air
We're rocking' Yogi's ballpark at Montclair
The full moon's rising, the crowd lets out a howl
And it gets late early with Jackals on the prowl
It ain't over 'til it's over, we don't throw in the towel
We got bases loaded with Jackals on the prowl
We're Jackals on the prowl
Bases jammed with Jackals on the prowl
Come on, drive us in
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Summertime Santa
02:56
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What does Santa do in the summertime
When there are waves to surf in the warm sunshine?
Does he kick off his tall black winter boots
And put on a red and white bathing suit?
Does he play skee ball in the boardwalk arcade
And go with Mrs. Claus for a walk in the shade?
Chorus:
Summertime Santa down the shore
Serving up treats in the ice cream store
Riding around on his bicycle
Away from the arctic icicles
Summertime Santa, Summertime Santa
I'm glad you're on vacation with me
What does Santa do on a summer day?
Does he fly with a banner behind his sleigh
To remind the kids to share their beach toys
Does he play volleyball with nice girls and boys?
Does he hang up his big red winter coat
And take time to unwind on his fishing boat
Chorus
The crashing waves sound wonderful
When mixed with Santa’s bells
And the merry sounds of laughter ‘round the carousel
Chorus
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Salt and Sand
03:42
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Verse 1:
Windshield wipers are frozen and it's hard to see
If there's dangerous obstacles in front of me
It's a slippery turnpike and the left lane's out
These times can test your grip on what your life's about
In my engine the gremlins knock my self esteem
As they try to drive down the value of my dreams
As I struggle for traction up this icy hill
They make me think dark thoughts but they can't break my will
Chorus:
Let's move on forward, here's to making our way
To the dreams we work for coming into reach
Salt and sand on this icy highway
Will be salt and sand on a summer beach
Salt and sand on this icy highway
Will be salt and sand on a summer beach
Verse 2:
I can feel your frustration as you spin your wheels
I'm identifying big-time with the way you feel
You set your plan and watch it get pushed back
It takes a steady hand to get you back on track
Yeah the heat of anger may move us along
But it ain't no substitute for staying strong
Today we won't be quickly satisfied
But we've got dreams of a lifetime that won't be denied
Chorus
Bridge:
We can fade
Or we can shine
The way we choose to walk the line
Chorus
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There goes the diner
In the left-hand lane
'Cross that divider
Ain't that a pain?
Now I gotta go three miles east just to come back west
Man, this puts my patience to the test
You can't get there from here in Jersey
You're always on the wrong side of the road
You can't get there from here in Jersey
I've got a case of jug handle turnaround overload
Bumper to bumper
Ain't this a wreck?
That fender bender
Them rubber necks
Now I gotta wait half hour more just to get a mile
Man, this puts them cramps into my style
You can't get there from here in Jersey
You're always on the side that doesn't move
You can't get there from here in Jersey
'Til you get off, no way the traffic will improve
I'm going crazy
In my steel cage
This roadway madness
Is all the rage
Now I can kiss the exit lane goodbye
They'd sooner crash than let you by
You can't get there from here in Jersey
You're always far from where you need to be
You can't get there from here in Jersey
I'll be home tomorrow, no use waitin' up for me
There goes my exit
And I'm running late
I'm going in circles
Around the state
Now I've gotta go ten miles north just to come back south
Man, this leaves a bad taste in my mouth
You can't get there from here in Jersey
You're always on the wrong side of the way
You can't get there from here in Jersey
No U-turn here, I'd better find a place to stay
You can't get there from here in Jersey
I've been too long behind this safety glass
You can't get there from here in Jersey
Hey there buddy, you can kiss my...E-Z pass
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When you come to the great waterfall
You're right near the Jackals den
The ballgame's back in Paterson again
Hear the crack of the bat on the ball
See the pack run with the wind
It's on when the red and black dig in
We're the Silk City diamond dogs
With a taste for victory
The full moon's rising, the fans let out a howl
And there's Jack high fivin' for Jackals on the prowl
Whoever's on first, we don't throw in the towel
We got bases loaded with Jackals on the prowl
We're Jackals on the prowl
See a perfect double play
Hear the trumpet's battle cry
Then watch the rockets light the sky
You've got the best seat in the house
To watch the innings roll on by
And hang with the dogs that never say die
We're the Silk City diamond dogs
With a taste for victory
The full moon's rising, the fans let out a howl
And there's Jack high fivin' for Jackals on the prowl
Whoever's on first, we don't throw in the towel
We got bases loaded with Jackals on the prowl
We're Jackals on the prowl
We're rocking in the house of Cool Papa Bell
It’s Doby, Satch and Gibson's field as well
Oooh ohhh
The full moon's rising, the fans let out a howl
And there's Jack high fivin' for Jackals on the prowl
Whoever's on first, we don't throw in the towel
We got bases loaded with Jackals on the prowl
We're Jackals on the prowl
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Jason Didner Montclair, New Jersey
Jason's body of work as a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has grown diverse, representing his nature and lived
experience. He's brought his sense of humor to bear in many of his signature tracks over the past 25+ years.
He's also turned to song to support the mental health of his listeners, his family and himself. They're mantras for waking up grateful and optimistic.
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