Unknown Legend (Live) Lyrics
Neil Young
Lyrics
She used to work in a diner
Never saw a woman look finer
I used to order just to watch her float across the floor
She grew up in a small town
Never put her roots down
Daddy always kept movin', so she did too
Somewhere on a desert highway
She rides a Harley Davidson
Her long blond hair flyin' in the wind
She's been runnin' half her life
The chrome and steel she rides
Collidin' with the very air she breathes
The air she breathes
You know it ain't easy
You got to hold on
She was an unknown legend in her time
Now she's dressin' two kids
Lookin' for a magic kiss
She gets the faraway look in her eyes
Somewhere on a desert highway
She rides a Harley Davidson
Her long blond hair flyin' in the wind
She's been runnin' half her life
The chrome and steel she rides
Collidin' with the very air she breathes
The air she breathes
Somewhere on a desert highway
She rides a Harley Davidson
Her long blond hair flyin' in the wind
She's been runnin' half her life
The chrome and steel she rides
Collidin' with the very air she breathes
The air she breathes
Song & Lyrics Facts
Neil Young's live performance of "Unknown Legend" was released in 2003 on the album Live at Massey Hall. The song was written by Neil Young and features his band Crazy Horse.
It is a folk rock ballad that tells the story of an unknown woman who lives her life away from fame, but still manages to make a lasting impact on those around her. Lyrics like “She used to work in a diner / Never saw a woman look finer” capture the essence of the song perfectly. Released in 2003, "Unknown Legend (Live)" captures the emotion of the original studio recording with added energy and enthusiasm from the live performance.