Twelve in the crowd
Soundman turned 'em down
They sold two CDs
Made just enough to fill the tank up
'N get a bite to eat
Now they'll drive through the night
Straight down 95
Riding along in the dream lane
They fight a while
Over the dial
Outlaw country wins
Heads resting on amps, try to sleep but they can't
While the sun creeps in
Plan the set for tonight
Gonna get that new song just right
Riding along in the dream lane
Is it the drums, the guitars and the lights
The rush, the sweat, the stale beer every night
Is it the applause
Is it the applause
Who knows
They take turns at the wheel
Denounce record deals
They're not selling out
As long as they get to whichever town's next
That's what matters now
Ain't gonna stop 'til they play
The stage at the garden someday
Here's to the kids with the dreams
Here's to the kids with the dreams
Here's to the kids in the dream lane