New Song: “(Take Me to a) Chain Restaurant”

A mere 16 months after our collaboration on a new version of “The East Ridge Song,” Ernie Paik and I have finished recording a new track. “(Take Me to a) Chain Restaurant,” a mid-tempo country anthem extolling the virtues of corporate dining, is easily the most countrified thing either of us have ever recorded — except for Ernie’s redonkulous keyboard solo, which, in my opinion, more than makes up for my pitchy drawl…

Listen to the song here.

(Song info and lyrics after the jump.)

“(Take Me to a) Chain Restaurant”

Words and Music by Bill Colrus
Produced by Bill Colrus and Ernie Paik
Engineered By Ernie Paik at Ernie’s home studio

Bill Colrus: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Drums, Percussion
Ernie Paik: Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards

Lyrics:

I can find one near the mall or highway
They don’t mind fixin’ my food my way
When it’s Friday night, I’m hungry, and I just got paid

I give ‘em my name, they gimme a beeper
Their food’s so good, I’ll wait an hour to eat here
‘Cuz when I see that plate, I know I got it made

Take me to a chain restaurant
Every one’s the same from Atlanta to Vermont
They all know my name and what I want
Take me to a chain restaurant

I don’t like food that’s complicated
I like my menus laminated
And a friendly face to bring my steak and refill my tea

I don’t need no fancy recipes
Or some snotty looks from a snooty maitre d’
Gonna let that home cookin’ get the best of me

Take me to a chain restaurant
Every one’s the same from Atlanta to Vermont
They all know my name and what I want
Take me to a chain restaurant

Take me to a chain restaurant
Every one’s the same from Miami to Utah
They all know my name and what I want
Take me to a chain restaurant

O’Charley’s, Chili’s, Applebee’s
I love to eat at any o’ these
Logan’s, Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster
I’m ready to go. Just say the word…