One of two interweaving songs largely written and sung by bassist Paz Lenchantin, the other being Los Surfers Muertos. Lenchantin’s long-time friend Desiree, a fellow surfer, was killed surfing near a place called County Line north of Malibu. This song, though largely referencing this specific incid...
[Verse 1]
Have you seen my Desiree?
She rides the sea of silver gray
You'll find her at the end of summer's day
[Verse 2]
The waves were high and crystal clean
If I were you and you were me
We would do the same as Desiree
Just slay it
[Chorus]
Long Rider in the morning tide
She took the highway to the county line
She wiped out in the modern sense
Take it away now
Long Rider in the morning tide
She took the highway to the county line
She wiped out in the modern sense
Take it away now
[Bridge]
I believe in Miki Dora "Da Cat"
I believe in Whitey, Greenough and Nat
I believe in Leonard, Peanuts and Yan
I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe
[Verse 3]
Have you seen my Desiree?
She rides the wave of silver gray
Just slay it
[Chorus]
Long rider in the morning tide
She took the highway to the county line
She wiped out in the modern sense
Take it away now
Long Rider in the morning tide
Took the highway to the county line
She wiped out in the modern sense
Take it away now
Long Rider in the morning tide
Took the highway to the county line
She wiped out in the modern sense
Just slay it
Long Rider was written by Paz Lenchantin & Frank Black.
Long Rider was produced by Tom Dalgety.
Pixies released Long Rider on Fri Sep 13 2019.