Classy woman on the run from a bad marriage. Heading down to New Orleans to start a new life (never was a meek wife!)
Tony Dzik, Singer/Songwriter of folk, country, rockabilly, and blues.
Singer/Songwriter TONY DZIK from southern OHIO
Story behind the song
I found the "Earl" song amusing, but a bit strong.
So here's my take on a woman cutting out on a bad or boring marriage.
Lyrics
PUSH THAT PEDAL, MARY
WORDS & MUSIC BY ANTHONY J. DZIK
© 2000
Really Average Tunes (ASCAP)
Verse 1:
Out of Pueblo Colorado in her El Dorado, 80 miles an hour, engine pumpin’ power
She’s out to change her life.
Papers all signed, was his, now’s mine. Now she’s on the right track, never will she come back.
She’s starting to feel alive.
Chorus 1:
Just push that pedal, Mary, make that Caddy roll. You’re drivin’ toward the sunshine
You’re finally out of the cold.
Just push that pedal, Mary, make that motor run. You’re leaving Deadbeat City
And looking for some fun.
Verse 2:
Gave up on the flowers and the ivory towers. Lookin’ for some change there, even dyed her brown hair
‘cause blondes have more fun.
Into Crescent City, looking kind of pretty, New Orleans, got a lotta crazy dreams.
She’s ready to make some moves.
Chorus 2:
Just push that pedal, Mary, make that Caddy strain. You’re drivin’ toward the sunshine
You’ve finally left the rain.
Just push that pedal, Mary, make that highway burn. You’re leaving Deadbeat City.
You finally get your turn.
Verse 3:
Got herself some new friends, good times never end. Big Easy, bright lights, dancing out every night.
She’s glad she made the trip.
Found herself a new life, never was a meek wife. Mary’s in control now, running her own show now
She’s sitting on top of the world.
Chorus 3:
Yeah, you pushed that pedal, Mary, made that Caddy scream. You left behind the madness.
You finally get your dream.
You pushed the pedal, Mary, made that Caddy strain. You made it to the sunshine.
And left behind the pain.
