I'm stuck in the good old days
When young enough to play,
I can't get them out of mind
I'm locked in a fifties timeline.
Drive-in burgers and drive-in shows
Skinny dipping by moon glow,
Late night parties out by the lake
Rock 'in and roll 'in till daybreak.
Cruising main street half the night
Looking for fuzzy sweaters tight,
Teenage girls all giggly and sweet
Rose my pulse and soared my heat.
Midnight curfews with dads car,
Lovers lane beneath the stars,
Sweaty palms and smeared lipstick,
Hot hugs from a cheerleader chick.
Rowdy ball games and sock-hops
Hot-rod cars flamed and chopped,
The seniors prom in my rented tux
Then the drive-in for burgers deluxe.
Long kisses from my sweetheart
With heartfelt vows to never part,
Going steady was the latest thing
And swapping school class rings.
I can't get the fifties out of mind
And leave my unruly youth behind,
Like a timeless tune with no end,
Memories replay as each day begins.
©Written by: Kenneth J. Ellison 03-14-04
Song title: "Those Oldies But Goodies"
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