Lyrics
Charlie's got a gold watch
Charlie owns a gold watch.
Don't seem like a whole lot
The gold watch doesn't hold much significance.
After thirty years of driving up and down the interstate
After 30 years of driving, the interstate is familiar to Charlie.
But Charlie's had a good life
Charlie has led a good life.
And Charlie's got a good wife
Charlie has a loving and supportive wife.
And after tonight, she'll no longer be counting her days
His wife will stop counting the days until his return after tonight.
Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses
The symbolism of eighteen wheels (truck) and a dozen roses (gift) for a significant occasion.
Ten more miles on his four day run
Charlie has ten more miles on his four-day trucking journey.
A few more songs from the old night radio
Listening to a few more songs on the old night radio during his journey.
Then he'll spend the rest of his life with the one that he loves
After the journey, he will spend the rest of his life with his loved one.
They'll buy a Winnebago
They plan to purchase a Winnebago for a journey across America.
And set out to find America
Exploring America and making up for lost time.
To do a lot of catching up a little outta time
They aim to fulfill their dreams quickly.
With pieces of the old dream
Reconnecting with old dreams.
They gonna light the old flame
Reviving their passion and love.
Doing what they please, leaving every other reason behind
Choosing to do what pleases them, leaving other concerns behind.
Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses
Reiteration of the significance of eighteen wheels and a dozen roses.
And more miles on his four day run
Continuation of Charlie's journey, ten more miles on his four-day run.
A few more songs from the old night radio
Listening to more songs on the old night radio.
Then he'll spend the rest of his life with the one that he loves
Reaffirmation that Charlie will spend his life with his loved one after the journey.
Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses
Final repetition of the symbolic eighteen wheels and a dozen roses.
Ten more miles on his four day run
Charlie's journey continues with ten more miles on his four-day run.
A few more songs from the old night radio
Listening to the old night radio during the journey.
Then he'll spend the rest of his life with the one that he loves
Reiterating that Charlie will spend the rest of his life with his loved one.
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