For Phil (Paradise by the Dashboard Light)

by BARomero

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So here we are at the lake, her and me. The game’s on the radio, but we’ve got are own game in the back seat of the car. She’s sitting there so demurely, and I want her so badly, I’m just gonna go for it…

”...This boy can really fly! He’s rounding first and really turning it on now, he’s trying for second; Here’s the throw, and what a throw! He’s gonna slide in head first, he’s out! No, wait, safe – safe at second base Batter steps up to the plate; here’s the pitch – he’s going, and what a jump he’s got, he’s trying for third, here’s the throw – its in the dirt – safe at third! Holy cow, stolen base! He’s taking a pretty big lead out there, almost daring him to try to pick him off. The pitcher winds, and it’s bunted down the third base line, the suicide squeeze is on! Here he comes, it’s gonna be close! Here’s the throw, here’s the play at the plate, holy cow, I think he’s gonna make it!”

As I go in to make my move, I’m aware of the announcer and I think, Is he talking about baseball or this game?

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Average Reader Rating: 3.0 stars out of 5

  1. For Phil (Paradise by the Dashboard Light)

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 year ago

    A classic song from the one and only Meatloaf. He could go all the way! Should I sequel to when he’s praying for the end of time?

  2. For Phil (Paradise by the Dashboard Light)

    BARomero's Buddy Icon BARomero

    Posted about 1 year ago

    Go for it!

  3. For Phil (Paradise by the Dashboard Light)

    BARomero's Buddy Icon BARomero

    Posted about 1 year ago

    Or maybe my response should be, “Let me sleep on it. I’ll give you an answer in the morning…

  4. For Phil (Paradise by the Dashboard Light)

    Alexa ♥'s Buddy Icon Alexa ♥

    Posted about 1 year ago

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    hmm. Actually never thought that the song needed any further explanation.

  5. For Phil (Paradise by the Dashboard Light)

    BARomero's Buddy Icon BARomero

    Posted about 1 year ago

    True enough, Alexa. I was really more motivated to pay tribute to Phil Rizzuto, who passed away recently.

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