Woke up at eight, started the fire
Had a few drinks, we all felt inspired
Jumped in the stream, in our shoes and canteens
The water was bitter cold
Laid in the raft until it started moving
The current just sang, the song was so soothing
We stopped along the way
On a beach, in the sun, on a beautiful day

Our boats collide, we feel the breeze
We stay afloat and make the most of everything

By noon we had swung on ropes in the woods
Missed all dangers, snakes and the floods
Burned by the rays and next to our legs
The water so bitter cold
Lunch had been saved along with the lighters
Wet cigarettes serve us as reminders
Never trust a man with food, change of clothes
And a drink in his hand

Our boats collide, we feel the breeze
We stay afloat and make the most of everything
The sun will set, the stars would shine
The trees would shake, we'd all feel fine
Let's take the moon and make it shine for everyone

We'd laugh away the sunburn
As we laughed away the day
What we lost means nothing
For the memories will stay

Caught the last bus with no time to linger
The driver seemed to be missing a finger
I turned and looked away
To the bus, gravel road, and a beautiful day

Our boats collide, we feel the breeze
We stay afloat and make the most of everything
The sun will set, the stars would shine
The trees would shake, we'd all feel fine
Let's take the moon and make it shine for everyone
Let's take the moon and make it shine for everyone



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    General Comment:everytime i hear this song i think of me and my friends just running around in a park just doing stupid stuff other teens wouldnt approve of. Basically this song is about a camping trip that they take and they just go around relaxing with each other and bonding. things go wrong ( our boats collide) and ( the driver with one finger) but it doesnt seem to phase them because they are having such an amazing time out there together
    Flag Konfusion28on May 26, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:favorite song by them
    Flag jonfrmtexason August 20, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:i cant even put into words how amazing this song is. everytime i hear it i just replay amazing days ive had in my mind.
    Flag dotheycollideon October 10, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:Haha I love this song. It makes me laugh =S son't ask me wrong. I really likeit.
    Flag peelxbackxyourxskinon October 09, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:this is my favorite guk song. i can picture the entire song in my head and I long for more days like it.
    Flag rainking06on April 08, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:Hmmm... for some reason I think it's a great theme song for the book A Separate Peace
    Flag kickin000on December 24, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:This song is nostalgic for almost anyone who listens to it I'm sure. It's a very well written song and is preformed wonderfully.
    Flag no-faith-but-greedon August 18, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:I am in love with this song! When I downloaded this song I was blown away from the tune and the way the song just flows! This song is perfect for anyone who loves The Get Up Kids!
    Flag Aliboyon February 24, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:When I first bought this CD, I hated it and locked it away. Oneday on a whim I recalled this song and had to hear it for some reason... and it blew my mind. Such an awesome song, perfectly encapsulating the good times in life before responsibility sets in. It also helped me realize how awesome the album is.
    Flag Jimbalandon June 26, 2003   Link
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    General Comment:well, i love the get up kids...somehow even the new cd...but i read that the next cd will be more like old ones....cya
    Flag eudora69on June 25, 2003   Link

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