I had the coolest experience with this song. Driving to LA, outside San Bernadino, I looked up and the sign said, Los Angeles 99 miles. Serendipitous to say the least!
I remember hearing this song for the first time. I was on my way to visit a girl in Atlanta whom I met in Arkansas. Rain was hitting my windshield and I couldn't wait to see her. I hope I don't appear to overstate it, but It was a quintessential moment to say the least. Great song. The lyrics and music fit like a glove. And what a memory. And what a beautiful girl!
Keeping my eyes on the road I see you,
Keeping my hands on the wheel I hold you,
Ninety-nine miles from L.A.
I kiss you, I miss you,
Please be there.
Passing a white sandy beach we're sailing,
Turning the radio on we're dancing,
Ninety-nine miles from L.A.
I want you, I need you,
Please be there.
The windshield is covered with rain, I'm crying,
Pressing my foot on the gas, I'm flying.
Counting the telephone poles, I phone you,
Reading the signs on the road, I write you,
Ninety-nine miles from L.A. we're laughing, we're loving,
Please be there.
We're laughing, we're loving,
Please be there.