It's getting close to sundown over the Sierra
Stranded on the heatwave burning with desire
She was on the sidewalk looking for a night light
We talked about the real things
And drove into the fire
Headlights on the highway
The desert wind is howling
Rattlesnakes and romance
Is spilling with the rain
Candy apple red dress
Bleeding when she kissed me
Heaven in a ragtop
Take away my pain

When your chips are down
When your highs are low
Joyride
Move across the night
Like a seperate wind

Pulled up to a motel
"Vacancy" was buzzing
Pink and dirty neon
Settle on the hood
Wrapped her arms around [bad word] a little closer
Stumble in the twilight
And fell onto the floor
Loving Mona Lisa
Dreaming of the free world
Lipstick on the nightstand
And demons at the door 

When your chips are down
When your highs are low
Joyride
Move across the night
Like a seperate wind

When your hopes and dreams
Lose the will to go
Joyride
Reaching for the light
Knowing we can't win

There's something in the distance
glorious existance
simple celebration
place you've never been before
(Won't you kiss me)
Tell me that you want it more

Reaching for the light
knowing we can't win

When your chips are down
When your chips are down
When your highs are low
Joyride

All your hopes and dreams
All you need to know
Joyride