My Metaphorical life as a Chevy Cavalier

The year is 1984 You’re shiny and new Think of all the things you’ll do Friends you’ll meet Music you’ll hear Adventures you’ll go on The memories will last a lifetime 20 years down the road You’ve been through some dirt A few dings and scratches Lost a few people along the way You’ve always loved the open road Settled down a time or two Just long enough to take in the view Did some maintenance Got a few new fancy parts Hoping they’ll last a bit longer Gave up a few things from the past Onto new adventures never looking back A little smoke from the engine appears The smell of burning oil The engine goes quiet Just a leaking gasket Nothing sever Patch it up The smoke clears 38 years now we’ve seen so much Wonder if others had as much fun Blaring music by bonfires Friends passing out in back seats Learning the roads of life like ghosts Fighting to hold on to little things The rear view mirror a reminder Of what we call The good old days You’ve been through struggles We won’t mention your engine The future is ahead Now’s not the time to give up A few tweaks but you’ll be fine Just have to adjust a little timing You’ll be good as new Trust and believe You have me I've got you