Good Intentions, Bad Brakes

Lyrics: Good Intentions, Bad Brakes

**[Verse 1]** I had a map, I had a plan, A lantern and a steady hand, Said, “How hard can mining really be?” Then the track went left, the cart went right, My little bird just squawked in fright, And gravity took over driving me. There was a sign said, “Plans—another day,” Another one said, “Reality this way,” I should’ve known right then I’d lost control. Now I’m flying through the mountain fast, Making promises about my past, While that canary’s screaming, “Bless your soul!” **[Chorus]** Good intentions, bad brakes, Hold on tight for heaven’s sake! Rattlin’, rollin’, sparks are flying, Pretty sure we’re not complying With a single safety rule. Good intentions, bad brakes, Every turn’s another big mistake, If there’s a bottom, we’ll find out— There ain’t no turning this thing around! Good intentions… Baaaaad brakes! **[Verse 2]** Hit a curve at ninety-three, Lost my lunch and dignity, My helmet light is pointing at the floor. Passed a crew going the other way, They crossed themselves and started to pray. Then up ahead, in letters red, A helpful sign said, “Trouble ahead,” Well thank you, boys, that really cleared things up. The bird is squawking, I’m hanging on, Half the wooden bridge is already gone. **[Chorus]** Good intentions, bad brakes, Hold on tight for heaven’s sake! Rattlin’, rollin’, sparks are flying, Pretty sure we’re not complying With a single safety rule. Good intentions, bad brakes, Every turn’s another big mistake, If there’s a bottom, we’ll find out— There ain’t no turning this thing around! Good intentions… Baaaaad brakes! **[Bridge]** I swear if I survive this ride, I’ll live a quiet life outside, Take up knitting, grow tomatoes, maybe fish. No more tunnels, no more rails, No more carts with rusty nails— **[Break]** Whoa—LEFT! No, OTHER LEFT! DUCK! Why is there a waterfall?! **[Final Chorus]** Good intentions, bad brakes, One more jump for goodness’ sake! Down the mountain, through the timber, I don’t even quite remember How a normal afternoon became a chase. Good intentions, bad brakes, Somewhere back there were my hopes and plans, But if we make it out alive, I’m gonna kiss the ground tonight— Then probably climb aboard and go again! Good intentions! Bad decisions! No permission! BAD BRAAAAAKES! **[Outro]** *Clatter… clatter… clatter…* “Hey… are those brakes smoking?” Wait, we have brakes?!

About this song

A rousing, lighthearted narrative folk track following the chaotic misadventure of a bumbling miner stuck in an out-of-control mine cart with faulty brakes, featuring silly ad-libs, a catchy repeated chorus, and a funny twist where the narrator admits he'd repeat the wild ride if he survives.

Comments (15)

• @Unleashed · Sep 19, 2026

  I have to admit, some of the lyrics are "laugh out loud" funny. Very clever! Thank you for posting to my "Prompt to Playlist" theme!

• @Bobbie · Sep 23, 2026

  Wow! Awesome song. Makes me want to get up and do a jig. Yee haw.

• @Bobbie · Sep 24, 2026

  You're most welcome, Sealine 🤗. This is an excellent song.

• @archangeltara · Sep 20, 2026

  I just had to give more LOVE this song

• @archangeltara · Sep 20, 2026

  You are so welcome well deserved 😍

• @winter_witch · Sep 20, 2026

  Love, love, love it!

• @dezie · Sep 20, 2026

  Cute song! love it!

• @Sealine · Sep 20, 2026

  Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed it! It took a lot of generations to get something I was happy enough with to share 😍

• @Sealine · Sep 19, 2026

  Appreciate it! Glad you like it! 🥰

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