Counting Blue Cars (Acoustic)
Dishwalla · Counting Blue Cars (Single) [1996]
I could tell by how far the child's shadow stretched out and
He walked with a purpose
In his sneakers, down the street
He had, many questions
Like children often do
He said,
Tell me all your thoughts on God
Tell me am I very far?
Must of been late afternoon
On our way the sun broke free of the clouds
We count only blue cars
Skip the cracks, in the street
And ask many questions
Like children often do
We said,
Tell me all your thoughts on God
'Cause I would really like to meet her.
And ask her why we're who we are.
Tell me all your thoughts on God,
Cause I am on my way to see her.
So tell me am I very far -
Am I very far now?
Its getting cold picked up the pace
How our shoes make hard noises in this place
Our clothes are stained
We pass many, cross eyed people
And ask many questions
Like children often do
Tell me all your thoughts on God
'Cause I would really like to meet her.
And ask her why we're who we are.
Tell me all your thoughts on God?
'Cause I am on my way to see her.
So tell me am I very far?
Am I very far now
Am I very far now
Am I very far now
Counting Blue Cars (Acoustic)
Dishwalla's acoustic rendition of Counting Blue Cars strips away the polished production of their original studio recording to reveal the raw emotional core of the track. Released as a single in 1996, this version highlights the band's signature blend of alternative rock and introspective songwriting. The arrangement emphasizes the melodic structure and lyrical narrative without relying on the full band instrumentation found on their debut album, Pet Your Friends. This recording stands as a testament to the group's ability to adapt their sound while maintaining the intimate atmosphere that defined their early career. It remains a significant song in their discography, showcasing the versatility of a song that resonated deeply with audiences during the mid-nineties alternative music era.