Leave the Driving to Us
Exploring Freedom: Mort Garson's Journey Beyond Canvas City
Lyrics
Goodbye Dorothy you're about to
Expressing farewell to Dorothy, anticipating her entry into a group of famous teen dropouts.
Join the ranks of
Highlighting Dorothy's inclusion among other well-known teenage dropouts.
Other famous teen-aged drop outs
Commenting on the fame associated with being a teenage dropout.
Like Shirley Temple
Referencing Shirley Temple as an example of a famous teenage dropout.
Candy and Tallulah Bankhead
Mentioning other individuals, Candy and Tallulah Bankhead, in the context of famous teen dropouts.
Leave the driving to us!
An invitation or suggestion to entrust the act of driving to someone else.
I'm out of the coffin, I'm out of the box
Expressing freedom from confinement, possibly both physically and metaphorically.
Canvas city isn't where it's at
Rejecting the significance of Canvas city and implying it's not the ideal place.
It's a place where people
Describing Canvas city as a location where people discourage or criticize dreams.
Throw rocks at dream
Suggesting that dreams are under attack, possibly by external negativity.
And the dreams shouldn't be stoned
Arguing that only the dreamer should be affected, not the dreams themselves.
Only the dreamer leave the driving to us!
Reiterating the advice to let someone else take care of the driving, emphasizing the importance of preserving dreams.
I'm looking for a place
Expressing a search for a place where strangers can be approached without fear.
Where I can look at a strangers face
Desiring the ability to offer a flower to a stranger without apprehension.
And not be afraid to offer him a flower
Expressing the desire for personal empowerment and freedom.
I want that kind of power
Desiring a sense of power and liberation.
Leave the driving to us!
Reiteration of the advice to let others handle the driving responsibilities.
I have to find out where my head belongs
Expressing the need to discover one's purpose and identity.
And listen to the kind of songs
Highlighting the importance of listening to positive and uplifting music.
That groovy people sing i wanna do my thing
Expressing the desire to pursue personal interests and aspirations.
Leave the driving to us!
Expressing the need to distance oneself from Canvas city, implying dissatisfaction with its qualities.
Canvas city is not a painting
Rejecting the idea that Canvas city is a vibrant or appealing place.
It doesn't have any colors, or any form
Describing Canvas city as lacking vibrancy, color, and form.
And it isn't warm at all only hot in summer
Pointing out the discomfort associated with Canvas city, particularly its lack of warmth.
Canvas is a bummer really and I'm splitting
Expressing dissatisfaction with Canvas city and the decision to leave or separate from it.
Leave the driving to us!
Final emphasis on leaving the driving responsibilities to others.
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