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This is one of my favorite Widespread Panic songs of all time, “Sometimes” (no pun). It is off their 1994 release of Ain’t Life Grand. I was nine.

This song feels good from beginning to end. As a teen I spent a short time living on St. Simon’s Island, Ga., and I clearly remember cruising up and down Frederica blaring this joy into my ears. I posted the lyrics for a change. I think they are just as valuable as the song itself.

Like a locomotive wheel
Feelings real as steel
Hearts are just bound to break
Well, I’m off and on my way
Rolling night and day
Highway’s callin’ my name

You know sometimes
Maybe always
You know sometimes
I’ll be there

Well, I wish that I could say
Wish I could stay
But now April’s turning to May
If you see me in a while
Thank you for that smile
Talking ’bout an old friend

You know sometimes
Maybe always
You know sometimes
I’ll be there

Like a locomotive wheel
Feelings real as steel
Hearts are just bound to break
Well, I’m off and on my way
Rolling night and day
Highway’s callin’ my name
When you hear this highway song
I guess that’s where it’s goin’
Talking ’bout an old friend

You know sometimes
Almost always
You know sometimes
I’ll be there

You know sometimes
Maybe always
You know always
I’ll be there

Turn it UP!

Widespread Panic-”Sometimes”