Track 09
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All Things Must Pass
The poor old Ambassador finally gave up the ghost... ho hum, but all things must pass. And you can tell from Mr Kumar's grin that he's a happier man.... with his white Toyota!
Another silly homage to our Indian transportation.
words and music by Martin Stirrup 2009
All Things Must Pass (My White Toyota)
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My good friend Mr Kumar, he’s got a brand new toy
A white Toyota you can betcha it’s his pride and joy
He loves the way it corners , way it holds the road
He says it more than holds a candle to that famous car of old
Well I think he’s just fallen in love with his shiny new motor – it’s his white Toyota
You know his old ambassador was well past its prime
He had to have it towed back by a tractor when it broke down that very last time
I’ve watched him nurse it up a mountain with the heater on
He says he tired of fixing fanbelts and he’s glad it’s gone
So if it makes for an easier life I guess it’s got his vote-a - it’s his white Toyota
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But it seems a little funny, like losing an old friend
I always thought we would stick it out to the bitter end
You know I loved that old car it really had some class
But I won’t let it upset me – all things must pass…
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You know those Uttrachand roads look pretty scary to me
With the mountainside dropping away at 90 degrees
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But with the sun shining off that Himalayan snow
I’m beginning to think- hey! - it’s the way to go
So of riding in classic style I guess I’ve had my quota – now it’s a white Toyota
Yes I’m sitting here thinking that things aren’t all that bad
With my seatbelt on it’s the safest ride I’ve had
Now you may call me a turncoat – a snake in the grass
But don’t be so harsh now – all things must pass!
Now do you think it makes me sad – not one iota – I love my white Toyota
Give me my white Toyota
Mmm my white Toyota