The White Whale

Lost in the iron sea of endless rolling roofs

We're going for glory, kids -- your dad has something to prove

You see it's not enough to just have hope when lost

You must have the highest of hopes and hold out at all cost

That's why -- as I tack -- across this parking garage

I ignore spots at the entry and aim for the drivers' mirage

The unspeakable beauty of free land at the front of the store

And yet this takes vision and steadfast courage to aim for more

All the early spots are clearly reserved for thе meek

A spot equidistant to store and ticket machinе we seek

We hunt the white whale, the holy grail!

The park in front of the store

We hunt the white whale, the holy grail!

With gusto and glee, sing it with me, we dare to ask for more!

My child jolts me to attention, Land Ho! does he scream!

I pinch myself, and sure enough, the space of my dreams

The sharks begin to circle, I indicate my intention

Just know this parking space is mine, I show no apprehension

Yet as I approach, one thing is painfully clear

Other cars with blinking lights starting to appear

Back off green van, I see your plan!

Don't think about it, blue sedan!

This spot is mine, we'll hold our ground

There's no better land to be found!

All the early spots are clearly reserved for the meek

A spot equidistant to store and ticket machine we seek

We hunt the white whale, the holy grail!

The park in front of the store

We hunt the white whale, the holy grail!

With gusto and glee, sing it with me, we dare to ask for more!

As we bring her 'round, I find to my dismay

A little hatchback hiding there is taking up half the bay

With hope dashed against the rocks and petrol light now on

Perhaps my nerve is waning, I'll retreat before too long

No! Holdfast, and cast away all dread!

There'll be spaces that we seek in the times ahead

Sure, some may say, any park in a store

But only the bravest captain finds his true reward

All the early spots are clearly reserved for the meek

A spot equidistant to store and ticket machine we seek

We hunt the white whale, the holy grail!

The park in front of the store

We hunt the white whale, the holy grail!

With gusto and glee, sing it with me, we dare to ask for more!

We hunt the white whale, the holy grail!

The park in front of the store

We hunt the white whale, the holy grail!

With gusto and glee, sing it with me, we dare to ask for more!

With gusto and glee, sing it with me, we dare to ask for more!