Another car is stopping for gas , be careful with that burning match , the radio is playing Nat King Cole , Nat King Cole sings . Another stranger turns the wheel , I stay behind in silence and feel the oil on overall and hands is all that's left , all left for me . Better late than never , here come the sunny days . You keep your eyes wide open , and all I say is Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , me too ! I'm ready for a kick in the back , I'm ready for another hopeless wreck , I'm ready for a night so long and black , so long and black . Better late than never , here come the sunny days . I keep my eyes wide open , and all I say is Yes . Here come the best years of my life , and all I say is Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , me too ! Another night of counting cars , the magazines and candy bars , and everybody's driving home , they're home ; home before dark .