Strait Time
Escape the Grind: Strait Time's Ode to Freedom and Open Roads
Lyrics
It's Friday evening 3 o'clock
Expressing the time, Friday evening at 3 o'clock, signaling the end of the workweek.
I'm punching out and getting off
Finishing work and leaving for the day.
I'm free in a roundabout way
Feeling liberated in a somewhat indirect manner.
Forty hours is more than enough
Reflecting that 40 hours of work is sufficient.
Of breaking my back and busting my butt
Expressing the toil and hard work endured.
It's time this cowboy ride away
Deciding it's time to move on or make a change in life.
Climb in my truck crank that old Alpine
Getting into a truck and playing music, signaling the start of a journey.
And it's away from all this overtime
Escaping from the burden of overtime work.
Cause I could be in Amarillo by morning
Expressing the desire to reach Amarillo by the next morning.
I cross my heart you better write this down
Making a commitment or promise.
I'll be calling in Monday morning
Anticipating calling in sick on Monday due to a wild weekend.
Cause if I know me I'm about to come unwound
Recognizing personal tendencies to become unruly or reckless.
Yeah I might get carried away
Acknowledging the possibility of getting carried away.
Take a vacay to Marina Del Ray
Taking a vacation to a specific location (Marina Del Ray).
And wake up with Fort Worth on my mind
Waking up with thoughts of Fort Worth, indicating a connection to the place.
I'm on Strait time
Stating adherence to a lifestyle influenced by George Strait, a country music artist.
I'm staring at a blue clear sky
Describing the current pleasant weather and environment.
As I hit the highway outta town
Driving out of town and heading towards an unspecified destination.
Could end up on the seashores of ole Mexico
Contemplating the possibility of reaching the seashores of Mexico.
Right or wrong I'm driving on
Choosing to continue the journey despite uncertainties.
Blaring every king George song
Listening to songs by George Strait while driving.
Guess I should stay but I'd just as soon go
Weighing the decision to stay or go, expressing a desire to leave.
This grind ain't working for me
Feeling discontent with the current routine or job.
I'd rather chill on some ocean front property
Expressing a preference for a relaxing beachfront property.
Or I could be in Amarillo by morning
Reiterating the desire to reach Amarillo by morning.
I cross my heart you better write this down
Reaffirming a promise or commitment.
I'll be calling in Monday morning
Anticipating calling in sick on Monday due to weekend activities.
Cause if I know me I'm about to come unwound
Acknowledging the likelihood of losing control or composure.
Yeah I might get carried away
Recognizing the possibility of getting carried away with emotions or actions.
Take a vacay to Marina Del Ray
Repeating the idea of taking a vacation, this time to Marina Del Ray.
And wake up with Fort Worth on my mind
Imagining waking up with thoughts of Fort Worth, reinforcing the connection to the place.
I'm on Strait time
Reiterating adherence to a lifestyle influenced by George Strait.
What ya say you let yourself go
Suggesting letting go and embracing a carefree attitude.
All you gotta do is check yes or no
Proposing a simple decision-making process - checking yes or no.
And we could be in Amarillo by morning
Expressing the possibility of reaching Amarillo by morning with a commitment.
I cross my heart you better write this down
Reaffirming a promise or commitment to the destination.
I'll be calling in Monday morning
Anticipating calling in sick on Monday, repeating the theme of a wild weekend.
Cause if I know me I'm about to come unwound
Acknowledging the tendency to lose control or composure.
Yeah I might get carried away
Recognizing the potential for getting carried away with emotions or actions.
Take a vacay to Marina Del Ray
Repeating the idea of taking a vacation, this time to Marina Del Ray.
And wake up with Fort Worth on my mind
Imagining waking up with thoughts of Fort Worth, reinforcing the connection to the place.
I'm on Strait time
Reiterating adherence to a lifestyle influenced by George Strait.
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