Six Days on the Road
On the Road to Freedom: Bobby Bare's Journey of Independence
Lyrics
Well I pulled out of Pittsburgh a rollin' down that Eastern Seaboard
Starting the journey from Pittsburgh, heading down the Eastern Seaboard.
I got my diesel wound up she's a goin' like never before
The diesel engine is revved up and running faster than ever.
There's a speed zone ahead alright I don't see a cop in sight
Approaching a speed zone with no visible police presence.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Being on the road for six days, determined to reach home tonight.
I got me ten forward gears and a Georgia overdrive
Having ten forward gears and utilizing a Georgia overdrive (a specific gear combination for speed).
I'm taking little white pills and my eyes're open wide
Taking stimulant pills, keeping alert with open eyes.
I just passed a Jimmy in white well I been passin' everything in sight
Overtaking another truck (Jimmy) and passing everything in sight.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Reiterating the determination to make it home after six days on the road.
It seems like a month since I kissed my baby goodbye
Expressing the longing since leaving and the time away from a loved one.
I could have a lotta women but I'm not like some of the guys
Acknowledging the availability of other women but staying faithful.
I could find one to hold me tight I can never make believe it's alright
Realizing the difficulty of finding comfort in the absence of a loved one.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Reaffirming the commitment to reach home after six days on the road.
[ harmonica ]
[Instrumental break]
Well the ICC is a checkin' on down the line
Mentioning the ICC (Interstate Commerce Commission) checking, hinting at regulation compliance.
Well I'm a little overweight and my log book's way behind
Admitting being slightly overweight and having a delayed logbook, but feeling carefree.
But nothin' bothers me tonight I can dodge all the scales alright
Confidently anticipating avoiding weigh stations and inspections.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Reiterating the determination to make it home after six days on the road.
Well my rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow
Defending the truck's age, emphasizing its capability with smoke blowing black as coal.
There's a flame from my stack and the smoke's blowin' black as coal
Describing the visual of exhaust smoke from the stack.
Well my hometown's a comin' in sight if you think I'm happy you're right
Spotting hometown and expressing happiness about nearing the destination.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Reiterating the determination to make it home after six days on the road.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Repeating the resolve to reach home tonight after six days on the road.
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