In Our Lives Lyrics

Written by: John Mellencamp and George M. Green I stand here a black man I have no history I was brought up in East Chicago And I grew up on the streets The chains around the play...Read Full Lyrics

Written by: Larry Crane Performed by: John Mellencamp Well, it don't scare me none, I've been there before, Sideswiped an old Oak tree In a rusted-out old Ford. Shot at guys who w...Read Full Lyrics

Written by John Mellencamp Virginia's in the bath house sayin', "Don't drink the water," And I'm already in the swimmin' pool. The woman in the straw hat said, "The meat ain't wor...Read Full Lyrics

Little ditty about Jack and Diane 2 American kids growin up in the heartland Jackie gonna be a football star Diane debutante backseat of Jacky's car Suckin' on chili dog outside t...Read Full Lyrics

Written by: John Mellencamp I'd like to buy you a cabin cruiser And we could sail around with our time I'd like to get you, a southern mansion And we could burn it down, down to t...Read Full Lyrics

Written by John Mellencamp Is this your life, Jackie Brown? Poorly educated and forced to live on the poor side of town. Is this your daughter, Jackie Brown? This pretty little gi...Read Full Lyrics

An all white jury hides the executioner's face See how we are, me and you? Everyone here needs to know their place Let's keep this blackbird hidden in the flue Oh oh oh Jena Oh oh...Read Full Lyrics

Written by: John Mellencamp Jerry's yelling at the man in the Moon He's right outside of my window He acts like a madman from time to time I hope he brings it to a crescendo soon ...Read Full Lyrics

I don't accommodate nobody I just take care of myself Gotta house down on a dusty road I don't need nobody else I gotta wife and some kids I don't know where they're at I know many...Read Full Lyrics

Written by: John Mellencamp They call me Junior. I live here on the street. I earn two hundred dollars a week. I'd like to say "Hey, thanks a lot." I know I'm missin' something Bu...Read Full Lyrics