| Life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone. |
John Cougar Mellencamp, |
Jack And Diane |
| She chased after her dream with much desire, but when she got to close to her expectations, well the dream burned up like paper in fire. |
John Cougar Mellencamp, |
Paper In Fire |
| All the women in the world want a phony rock star who plays guitar. |
John Cougar Mellencamp, |
Play Guitar |
| There's a young man in a T-shirt listening to a rock and roll station. He's got greasy hair, greasy smile, he says, Lord this must be my destination. |
John Cougar Mellencamp, |
Pink Houses |
| This is serious business, sex, violence, and rock and roll. |
John Cougar Mellencamp, |
Serious Business |
| I want you to dance naked, if you like, I'll join you. |
John Cougar Mellencamp, |
Dance Naked |