Sedan Delivery
Neil Young · Rust Never Sleeps [1979]
at the pool hall
Held the table for eleven games
Nothing was easier
than the first seven
I beat a woman with varicose veins.
She stopped to see
herself in the mirror
Fix her hair and hide heir veins
And she lost the game.
Next day I went to the dentist
He pulled some teeth
and I lost some blood
We'd like to thank you
for the cards you sent us
My wives and I were all choked up.
I recall how Caesar and Cleo
Made love in the Milky Way
They needed boats
and armies to get there
I know there's a better way.
I saw the movie and I read the book
But when it happened to me
I sure was glad I had what it took
To get away.
Gotta get away, gotta get away
Gotta get away, gotta get away
I'm making another delivery
Of chemicals and sacred roots
I'll hold what you have to give me
But I'll use what I have to use.
The lasers are in the lab
The old man
is dressed in white clothes
Everybody says he's mad
No one knows
the things that he knows.
No one knows, no one knows
No one knows, no one knows
I'm sleepin' in every hallway
I just can't accept the stares
I'm using too many covers
I'm warm now so I don't care.
I'm thinkin' of no one in my mind
Sedan delivery
is a job I know I'll keep
It sure was hard to find.
Hard to find. hard to find
Hard to find. hard to find
Sedan Delivery
Neil Young's "Sedan Delivery" stands as a defining track from the 1979 album Rust Never Sleeps, capturing the raw energy and introspective depth of his late-career resurgence. The song features Young's signature acoustic guitar work and vocal delivery, blending folk-rock sensibilities with a gritty, confessional tone that became a hallmark of his discography during this period. Released alongside other notable works from the era, the recording reflects Young's exploration of personal struggle and resilience, contributing significantly to the album's enduring legacy. Its inclusion in the official release series further cements its status as a staple of his catalog, resonating with listeners who appreciate the authenticity and musical innovation characteristic of his work from the late 1970s.