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 me   Come 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   A glorious existance   A simple celebration   A 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