Lyric discussion by calbear 

From the songwriter at davidlowerymusic.com/blogs/300-songs-blog/posts/46-the-van-part-1-when-i-win-the-lottery-i-m-gonna-buy-a-new-van: "I rear ended someone on the CA17/I280 interchange in Santa Clara. In the long run this was fortuitous. The tow truck driver launched into a monologue that became the basis for the song When I Win The Lottery. Over the course of the 30 minute ride... the tow truck driver confessed to a series of small felonies and a profound contempt for virtually every aspect of our society. Most striking was his contempt for religion and patriotism. He was out of his mind but totally fascinating."

@calbear I WON THE LOTTERY: I was going to be a retired bus driver without savings, the thought of life after retirement kept draining me daily, I have been playing lotto for years without winning. I went online for research on life after retirement when I saw testimonies where appreciated a spell caster called Dr. Bubuza for giving them LOTTO winning numbers so I immediately contacted him for help to win the LOTTO 6/49 JACKPOT via WhatsApp: +1 920 474 6543, he said I can only win with the right numbers which will be revealed to him by his gods...

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