Well, you know It's been a long time She's alone But she's not lonely He's gone Well, he gets angry Said a lot But didn't mean most anyway Gonna catch a ride (Gonna catch a ride) Straight to new york city She walks up Seventh avenue Needs a cup Of something stronger What helps him up At niagara He's embarrassed But doesn't know quite what to say You should catch a ride (You should catch a ride) Back to california I will be all right (L will be all right) So go back to california Get along You can't outrun the empty now Get along You can't outrun the empty now He can't remember how it started Their hearts are separated by miles in the dark What were we supposed to be in this life Roommates,best friends, lovers,husband,wife Now he's moved on to another one, goodbye Now he's moved on to another one, goodbye Gonna catch a ride (Gonna catch a ride) Straight to new york city You should catch a ride (You should catch a ride) Away from new york city