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I was twenty and she was eighteen
We were just about as wild as we were green
In the ways of the world
She'd pick me up in that red rag top
We were free of the folks and hiding from the cops
On a summer night
Running all the red lights
We'd park way out in a clearing in a grove
And the night was as hot as a coal-burning stove
We were cooking with gas
Knew it had to last
[Chorus]
In the back of that red rag top
She said please don't stop
Well the very first time her mother met me
Her green-eyed girl had been a mother-to-be
For two weeks
I was out of job and she was in school
And life was fast and the world was cruel
We were young and wild
We decided not to have the child
So we did what we did and we tried to forget
And we swore up and down there would be no regrets
In the morning light
But on the way home that night
[Chorus]
We took one more trip around the sun
But it was all make believe in the end
And no I can't say where she is today
I can't remember who I was back then
Well you do what you do and you pay for your sins
And there's no such thing as what might have been
That's a waste of time
Drive you out of your mind
I was stopped at a red light just yesterday
Beside a young girl in a cabriolet
And her eyes were green
And I was in an old scene
[Chorus]
I was back in that red rag top
On the day she stopped loving me
I was back in that red rag top
On the day she stopped loving me
We were just about as wild as we were green
In the ways of the world
She'd pick me up in that red rag top
We were free of the folks and hiding from the cops
On a summer night
Running all the red lights
We'd park way out in a clearing in a grove
And the night was as hot as a coal-burning stove
We were cooking with gas
Knew it had to last
[Chorus]
In the back of that red rag top
She said please don't stop
Well the very first time her mother met me
Her green-eyed girl had been a mother-to-be
For two weeks
I was out of job and she was in school
And life was fast and the world was cruel
We were young and wild
We decided not to have the child
So we did what we did and we tried to forget
And we swore up and down there would be no regrets
In the morning light
But on the way home that night
[Chorus]
We took one more trip around the sun
But it was all make believe in the end
And no I can't say where she is today
I can't remember who I was back then
Well you do what you do and you pay for your sins
And there's no such thing as what might have been
That's a waste of time
Drive you out of your mind
I was stopped at a red light just yesterday
Beside a young girl in a cabriolet
And her eyes were green
And I was in an old scene
[Chorus]
I was back in that red rag top
On the day she stopped loving me
I was back in that red rag top
On the day she stopped loving me
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Track duration: 04:06
"Red Ragtop" as written by Jason White
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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No I can�t say where she is today
I can�t remember who I was back then" This is us now. Crazy. I had heard this song before but never had it pertained to me, but we were those same ages. Made me cry
Its basically about middle age couple who think at the time life together is great, and as their relationship goes on the girl gets preggers...so, "they do what they do" and after their decision their relationship starts to fail.. "one more trip around the sun" means, one more yr they stood together..
she ends up moving on with her life, and the guy really doesnt...cause lets face it here ppl.It takes guys ALOT longer to get over something that happens in their life that mighta affected them... cause guys hide their feelings alot more then us girls... and in this guys case in the song.. the abortion did...he always remembered it. Even though he cant remember who he was back then, he certainly remembers that day, the red rag top, and the girl with those green eyes! ;)
I agree with your argument against the above poster talking about how "disgusting" and "horrible" this song is, though have to point out that it DOESN'T have the "A-word" (Abortion- gasp).
Ok, then we get to the "middle aged couple." Really? Middle aged? the opening line "I was 20 and she was 18" was too subtle?
I love that you are the first to point out the line "one more trip around the sun" which is my favorite line in this incredible song.
Really, notphilosophical back in 2005, above, just nailed this song.
This song is just wonderful. I think it holds a lot of meaning for those who have had abortions, thought about having an abortion, or even people who have children. I was 15 when I had my son. (I know, incredibly young.) But I cannot deny I considered abortion, but I heard the song "There Goes My Life" by Kenny Chesney & my prospective of having a child young completely changed. & I came to realize that it would be a struggle but it would all be worth it in the end. My son is almost 3 now & I can't imagine my life without him.
This song is just amazing. I absolutely love it.
This song is, yes, about young love and how our actions can get ahead of reality. I understand that these two celebrated their love but managed to sacrifice it at the same time. Many of us have been there. Then, later it's tough not to play the dangerous What-If game. We simply must make every choice while remembering that tomorrow we will be forced to live with what we chose.
Also, looking back later, the past always appears a bit rosier than it really was. Hardly anyone looks back on those experiences and says, "Man, glad I got out of THAT situation!" We always manage to miss the person we were with at the time. Nostalgia can be a PAIN.
You're a beautiful person. I know that insane fear of finding out you're pregnant. It's like all your sense gets twisted, but you don't realize it. I'm pregnant now by my guy of 3 years and just about to start college in the fall. When we first found out we both felt like our lives were over. I stopped eating for a few days thinking I'd just miscarry and that would be that. As if that was somehow not abortion. Anyway, I got really lucky and my head started to clear before I did any real damage to the baby. And now I'm horrified that I ever wished he was gone. The experience actually turned me pro-life because I just don't think it's fair to let a terrified, confused girl make such a huge decision without possibly being able to understand the effect it will have on her once she's had some time to think. I'm so sorry that you feel such guilt, but one mistake made out of fear doesn't make you some kind of monster. The fact that you feel such remorse now, however, speaks volumes for what a kind, good person you are. I hope someday you come to see that.
You are not a terrible person at all. I obviously don't know you but I know a few girls who have had abortions and really regret them like you but they are incredible, strong women. Everyone makes mistakes. I am pro life, but in my opinion, the abortion clinics are way more to blame than the women.
I'm sure nothing I can say will make you feel better, but know I'm praying for you.
anyway i love this song. im only 17 and i think its kinda funny how it came on in this camper me and my girlfriend were in the first time we were about to have sex. not that it happened but idk im always going to think of her when i hear this song.