Yeah
500 miles to L.A.
500 miles to my home
When I get back to L.A.
Never again will I roam
 
Surfin' and drivin' are the only two things I know
Surfin' and drivin' are the only two things I know

Once had a girl into me
Thouht she loved me true
Last night, I got a note she left me
Took my money, now we're through

Surfin' and drivin' are the only two things I know
Surfin' and drivin' are the only two things I know
I know!

500 miles to L.A.
500 miles to my home
When I get back to L.A.
Never again will I roam

Surfin' and drivin' are the only two things I know
Surfin' and drivin' are the only two things I know

I once tried love
But, like everyhing I do, it turned out wrong

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WEBMISTRESS speculates:

I have to say, any songs about "surfin'" I'm already prejudiced against, because it's such a tired theme! This song is a little different, however, in that the surfer actually doesn't have a woman in the wings, and isn't located in California! And different is good!

 

VICTORIA speculates:

The webmistress just doesn't appreciate surf music. (I on the other hand, love it!)

Anyway, this song was actually not written by Walter Egan. It was written by his fellow Malibooz cohort John Zambetti, the true heart and soul of the Malibooz. (A version of this song with Zambetti on lead vocals appears on Malibooz Rule!) John also provides guitar and backing vocals on this track. [WM: I corrected it - thanks for the heads up, Victoria!]