It was past the curves of Bratenahl When he finally saw the light Like lipstick smeared across the broad horizon Gotta walk that walk Don't need anymore talkin' Won't be no compromise tonight... No compromise... Past the curves of Bratenahl... It was past the curves of Bratenahl Turned right on one five two It's time to do some true believing Candlelight on a second floor Silhouette on the bedroom door While Zimmerman sang Ma I'm only bleeding... (And she said) you want proof Here's the naked truth Past the curves of Bratenahl Welcome to your new afflictions Welcome to the soft addictions Past the curves of Bratenahl... He could hear 'em singing About sweat-stained sheets and a cigarette And a hot rod heart that ain't done yet Past the curves of Bratenahl... It was past the curves of Bratenahl Where he finally got that taste Ain't no doubt about it Burnin' up like a voodoo trance First time for the mystery dance And now he can't live without it... (And she said) you want proof Here's the naked truth Past the curves of Bratenahl Welcome to your new afflictions Welcome to the soft addictions Past the curves of Bratenahl... And the voices they keep singing About sweat-stained sheets and a cigarette And a hot rod heart that ain't done yet Past the curves of Bratenahl...