1984 - The Holy Mackerel

An old covered bridge and an orchard that runs to the sea

With a dock painted yellow and orange where the mooring is free

Yes, and row after row of old houses that face the sea shore

And the calendars read, «Live in peace, 1984»

A small sewing shop with the fresh water fountain that’s new

Near the closed shooting gallery not far from the now-empty zoo

There’s an old wooden building that’s called «Grandpa's Old Country Store»

And his calendar reads, «Live in peace, 1984»

Tambourines ringing and young people singing

Yes, and old people napping as old people will

Night settles in and the dances begin

And the light from the campfire glows bright on the hill

A leather craft workshop where most of the young people go

Just to watch the old man work his leathers and learn how to sow

There’s a well-kept garage with the calendar taped to the door

And the calendar reads, «Live in peace, 1984»

«Best of luck, Joe’s garage, live in peace, 1984»

«Best of luck, Joe’s garage live in peace, 1984»