The Paper Kites - June's Stolen Car (At The Roadhouse)

'June's Stolen Car' by The Paper Kites from the album At The Roadhouse (2023)
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Lyrics:
June had dark eyes
She was a maker of the rain
One side of her wild
The other still like the plains
She had smoke on her breath
And a light on her face
That said I don't want to be
A stone no more
Well the full moon was high
Hanging clear the air was sweet
And the road was full of promise
Like the wheels at her feet
So she stole that old mustang
Took it round to her boyfriends
And said I know a place
We can go
It's a long, long ride
To the next town boy
If you want to
Start something new
Give me just a little
And I'll give it back to you
Ooh, fire in the streets tonight
Ooh, fire in the streets tonight
Well they drove all night
In to a pale pink dawn
Across the great salt plains
Through the eye of the storm
Across the rivers and the deserts
And the great divide
Fast as lightning
On a midnight mile
And they snuck in to the back streets
Of a backwater town
And they idled at the gas station
Nobody round
But then a voice came loud
Saying hands in the air
Turn the engine off
And step outside
Well they raced through the night
June was mad as a loon
And she laughed like thunder
And she howled at the moon
They flew across the interstate
Running from the law
She said now I ain't a stone no more
And the road was black and slick
Like oil across the lake
And they overshot a corner
Smashed right through the gate
And they leapt in to the sky
And they floated off the ground
And they steered towards the heavens
And they still ain't come back down

[@joshjenkinson1929]

Saw this live in Manchester the other night. To say it blew everyone’s socks off is an understatement. Especially coming after a lot of more mellow tunes. The vintage Fender amps were loud, the band were super tight and the engineer had the mix perfect. Very organic full and punchy sound. Amazing, I’ll never forget it!

[@RontheJohn]

This is REAL rock and roll. Go oz. Hope to hear more of this sound from this band.

[@BechtlsCanalGrande]

Love your music, love your band. Saw you the first time in munich about a couple of days. Take care and god bless my friends. Next time i will be there, if you come to munich.

[@TomGeeThree]

Played this yesterday live yesterday at Kentish Town. Absolutely awesome live, what a blast!

[@jamesroberts6376]

Holy! It's like you've said to each other how many genres can we nail in the next album? And absolutely blown them out of the park. God you guys are awesome. This rocks

[@ceesummers9467]

Dave’s voice is nice to hear all very talented singers and musicians

[@Sunbeatle707]

Amazing to hear Dave singing solo! What a fun sound to go with these storytelling style lyrics. Can’t wait for the full album next week

[@jamesroberts6376]

What a voice! Is he in any other songs? I can’t think of one!

[@Pojist]

I'm not sure if he sings solo in any other Paper Kites songs, but he did write the track A Lesson From Mr Gray on the States album from 2013. Prior to Paper Kites, Dave was in a ska band, Sounds Like Chicken, where he also played guitar, sang, and co-wrote. There's a bunch of their songs here on KZbin where you can hear and see Dave performing.

[@bradleykramer316]

I’m glad y’all are making more up tempo songs. Y’all have mastered the slow ballads but y’all kill everything else. It was super apparent on twelvefour, and I’m glad y’all are listening to the fans that discovered y’all from that release. Woke Up From A Dream will always be your best song to me

[@Dr.Phil_]

Twelve four had more upbeat songs in my opinion

[@bradleykramer316]

@@Dr.Phil_ it definitely did. Probably why it’s my favorite album. This new one is giving it a run for its money though.

[@DimsMusic]

Literally counting days to see my fave band live next month in Munich.. hopefully this excellent song will be in the set list!!

[@familieotte4081]

Great!👏👏👏🎵🎸🎵👍

[@stevenewman6391]

Hell yea, y'all just blew my mind with this one! I swear The Paper Kites never miss. Keep em coming for all us flying with y'all

[@valeriepalmer5890]

Oh you, Paper Kites, you. Now you’re just showing off!!!

[@vyynaka7550]

This is very rock for Paper Kites and I am LOVING it!!! ❤

[@KevinOnEarth_]

I feel like people have completely forgotten their first two albums which were very “rock,” atmospheric and cool af.

[@iswearnotme]

@@KevinOnEarth_ their first two albums, perhaps, but most fans got into them around their first two EPs, which were not rocky at all.

[@vyynaka7550]

@@iswearnotme Yes! I used to (and still do..) listen to Bloom EP on repeat! Their first couple albums had a rock feel, but I think this might be there most rock song

[@rosstravels.official]

Man, I absolutely LOVE this song. It's already on my repeat list. This is one of those songs where you take a drive either early morning or at sunset, along the beach or coast, windows rolled down and sunglasses on, and just JAM! The guy who was in the crowd recording and grooving with his grooving/jamming out face, is totally me when I listen to this song. Great one guys! SO excited for the Album here next week😆👏🏾

[@darrenandbrendalatzig2461]

😳😳 Holy crap! Wasn’t expecting THAT but absolutely loving it! First found out about the Kites after twelvefour was released and has been amazing to watch them grow musically. They never disappoint. Have seen them twice in concert and feel #3 on the horizon.

[@nicolev8770]

My favorite band ❤ Keep the music coming! Love y'all!

[@jnd087]

the paper kites penetrates the times ❤

[@ZodiaKGalXy]

I saw you guys playing this, and other songs, live at the Kingston Grand Theater! I knew from the beginning that this song was a favourite, but to actually hear it live was amazing! You guys are my favourite band, and you preformed *one of the best nights of my entire life* . Thank you so much for coming to Kingston to play your music, and I can't to see y'all again on your next tour. 😊💕 Besides, "It's a long long ride to the next town boy..." 😏

[@cynthiamorrow2604]

I am loving the paper kites!! The new generation of Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty & Heart. They give us decent mellow rock chill but this song they have shown us they also have to some bluesy grit & can rock! I also appreciate the lyrics in all of their songs tell a story, the wording in they're lyrics always inspiring, giving a message, somthing we can relate to that makes sense & you can understand all the while crafted poetically. This to me are genuine qualities of true music musicians. They could work on they're stage performance however they're a bit too still but so sweet. How I'd love to create a music video for this one! I hope they come perform in Washington state some day 🎉❤

[@pupitz51]

Just heard this song on the radio for the first time and wow, I was blown away. The rhythm and drive is perfection.

[@maidarouca5728]

Show!! Paper Kites surpreendendo sempre!! Parabéns!!!

[@davidwheeler9222]

Every song from this album is incredible, this though, is a BANGER! Its like I've heard this album before, the most incredible compilation of new and old. Legends!

[@tamiL581]

I can't believe how good sounds this. I can't wait for the album release!

[@DerpyDude777]

Trying to enjoy this as much as possible while being sick haha. When I'm not sick, I'm gonna freakin rock out to this! Such a banger! And Dave singing!? Holy!!! Incredible man!

[@kevinsandovalramirez9922]

Just every time they deliver a new song, it's a wonderful piece of work. I hope to have the joy of hearing them live sometime. love from mexico

[@roquevasquez5238]

I love you guys so much this song was amazing AHHH

[@WilliamBalzac]

Here it comes. Taken all together: Classic. 💯❤️❤️❤️🎵🎶🎤🎸😊

[@kellywood6702]

Getting a Tom Petty vibe on this one! Sooooo good!! Can’t wait to see this one live!! Y’all are amazing!🙌

[@oldironsides8555]

I'm thinking somewhere between Tom Petty, and Sympathy for the devil by the Rolling Stones.

[@richardgleichmann7671]

I am thinking T-bone Burnett on the opening verses.., and the harmonies are so familiarly beautiful (but can't remember at the moment who I am thinking of..).. This is awsome... Goosebumps man.. 🔥🎶😎👍

[@globalnova]

Smithereens and Dylan.

[@stevenewman6391]

Haha this song makes me wanna steal a car and then just cruise the backroads listening to all the rest of my favorite Paper Kites songs

[@celine.k2445]

This could be the theme song of an 90's teenage film and i absolutely love it!

[@paris727]

There is just something about your music... every song is a story, something from the soul.

[@beckydulin7421]

That’s some mighty fine music, right there.. I’m 100 % diggin this..

[@jonnyrugg]

Loving the Nick Cave sound here!!! And Dave is such a brilliant singer, we should have him solo more

[@lancemiller4647]

A sound from so many decades ago that I'm thrilled to hear again.. From a band in Wales no less.. Clean, clear, no autotune or over processing that USA bands are now so devoted to.

[@hrishikeshpathak4945]

discovering various genres with paper kites- a documentary

[@meakesey99]

Fuuuarrrr!! This is next level guys. So keen for the album tour in Oz!

[@Leanimal]

Flipping ashes into a beer can, fireworks, sunburn. That’s what this song takes me back to.

[@stacyvolpone]

there is something so magical about this.. ✨

[@njcooke]

This band can do no wrong. Amazing can't wait to hear future albums with more of this sound. (Not that the current stuff isnt top notch) this should be live in a big stadium 🏟️

[@juanreales986]

Love you guys ! ❤

[@bodhisattva99]

This is an absolutely fantastic album. EVERY track is killer! I love it!

[@F_Ds]

These tunes from the Roadhouse are all FIRE!

[@Simon-dm4ku]

I obviously can’t swear on here but firetruck that was good! Rock and freakn roll baby!

[@margomusik]

This ROCKS! 🤘❤

[@jdogmusic]

Nicely done! Thank you, thank you!

[@Hartinmouston5158]

Such a great, fun song!

[@matthewxaviur8930]

This is amazing. What a vibe

[@Depenete]

absolutely stoked for the new album, it's all been SO GOOD!

[@grigoriykozin7742]

I LOVE the paper kites.

[@BabyBlueJulee]

🎉❤Birthday weekend song💕

[@jamesroberts6376]

what a belter of a tune to come out on your bday! Best wishes!

[@hayleyandrews9938]

Kicking it 2023 track nice lyrics ta thanks

[@Jeaaannette1]

I freaking love This! I really missed your up-tempo songs!

[@SuperBe1977]

It reminds me Sympathy for the Devil somehow.. Cool!

[@HiroBrown]

All of the new songs sound so good and this one really stands out 😊

[@spider9254]

This is so good! It's very joyful!

[@demarkz]

Esse grupo nunca decepciona em fazer obra de arte em forma de música. Eles, Cannons e Still Corners são as melhores bandas da atualidade, quando o assunto é Indie Pop Rock.

[@RobsonRSilva-sh2mu]

Antes da pandemia não conhecia quase nada de bandas indies, só bandas clássicas de rock. Abriu minha mente. A minha playlist favorita, além destas que você citou, tem: First Aid Kit, Cage The Elephant, The Lumineers, Phosphorescent, London Grammar, The Head And The Heart, Stereophonics, Of Monster And Men, Manchester Orchestra, Hooverphonic, Nothing But Thieves, Broken Bells, Band of Horses, Portugal. The Man, Wolf Alice.

[@efraingrailletrivas251]

Ay dios, esto es increíble! 😮

[@myristicanz]

Love it.

[@Joywithkendall]

Another gem❤️

[@azaraelhyzer3874]

Absolute.

[@levilukeskytrekker]

Amazing song!

[@colinsmith99]

If you combine The Rolling Stones and The Stone Roses this is what you get!!!❤

[@belindi25]

In love❤❤❤

[@user-ol9pn3gj5w]

Great tune..!!!

[@dannybrasco7928]

Thats really good!! So happy I found you

[@brannonsmith4695]

Badassery! Love it!!

[@Emydede1]

Uffff how good is this🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@braulioalejandroarguetamor6566]

Woooow 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DJAndyAllnighter]

Brilliant ⚡⚡⚡

[@KevinOnEarth_]

People keep commenting on how this is “genre bending” for the paper kites, and I might agree if all you’ve heard was bloom and some other songs on their recent albums, but their first two albums had some some amazing atmospheric “rock” vibes that I’ve been waiting for them to return to.

[@jamesroberts6376]

Not that’s it’s heavy but I can’t think of TPK making a heavier tune, correct me if I’m wrong

[@KevinOnEarth_]

@@jamesroberts6376 - You're not wrong per se (I think up tempo is a more suitable word), but the songs that came to mind are "In Reverie," "A Lesson From Mr. Gray," "Woke Up From A Dream," "Revelator Eyes," "Electric Indigo" and "On The Corner Where You Live." There is a "grittier" element to this song (the way he's singing, the vocal harmony, tempo etc.) that I do agree feels a little more "rock" than most people anticipated I guess (reminds me of Tom Petty tbh). Regardless, I'm looking forward to this album for sure. In fact, I'll be seeing them live in November!

[@jamesroberts6376]

Ohh these are some of my favourites, in reverie is beautiful. Woke up from a dream and lying to you cos I’m lost are probably my two favourites of all time. Though that might well change after listening to this new album on repeat 😂

[@lewrydiboys]

Awesome! Man, too bad I'm not there 😢... cheers from brazil❤❤❤❤❤

[@WillyFerrerOficial]

Desde hace años TPK es una de mis bandas favoritas. Me acostumbré a su estilo soft pero igual con el "overdrive" suenan geniales! Saludos desde Perú!

[@shanizamalvarado7788]

I don't know what else to say ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@claytondoan5712]

I'm digging this 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@loucat2779]

Kinda new on these boys, but Damn this hits hard. Love everything I've heard!!

[@octaviocadenascortes7906]

Please come to Mexico ❤

[@YohanSBach]

❤😊

[@syhzwn]

❤❤❤

[@TheJanssenbart]

More cowbell!

[@zombizombi7264]

❤❤

[@Johndoe-co3pw]

Has a tom petty feel to it I dig it!

[@peteWxM1970]

What date can the uk download the new album???

[@Andrew_French]

I like the Tom Petty / Springsteen sound here

[@lucasS0724]

This is a music video?

[@jamesroberts6376]

Yeah it is, I’m curious to wether these videos are actually the recordings, as I’m sure the people at the bar and what not would have to be super quiet. If it’s not, they nailed the timings ect exceptionally

[@rhimiles]

Yes? What a random question. It's identical to the previous five music videos, they're chronicling the live shows where this album was captured.

[@jamesroberts6376]

Wow that’s awesome, I guess I don’t have the knowledge to how live recordings work. All live albums I’ve heard haven’t had the studio sound like this album. If you know what I mean

[@rhimiles]

​@@jamesroberts6376 I guess there's 2 things happening here; the mix, and the respectful crowd. They'd be capturing the clean audio before it heads out the speakers into the room, and probably have some more mics around the venue to pick up the ambience. How you balance those two elements would affect how "studio" or "live" it sounds. You can hear the crowd cheering at the end of the song.

[@michaelkashimbode7988]

Who's idea 💡was this?

[@rhorlandas]

a little bit different rhythm from the paper kites

[@julianichols]

Tom Petty vibes :)