Good Trucks
Eternal Roads and Fading Lights: Unveiling the Soulful Journey of Good Trucks
Lyrics
You know, good ole boys are always working overtime
Youthful, hardworking individuals (good ole boys) consistently put in extra hours.
And small town girls get their heart broke almost every Friday night
Heartbreak is a common experience for small-town girls, especially on Friday nights.
You know my favorite songs are the hardest ones they don't ever seem to rhyme
The speaker appreciates songs that are challenging and don't conform to typical rhyming patterns.
They're always right, all the time
Hard-to-understand songs are consistently correct in their messages.
It costs a 40 hour week to pick you up in this new Chevy
The effort to impress involves working a 40-hour week to afford a new Chevy truck.
I spent every dime I had, and girl tonight you look so pretty
The speaker spent all his money to make the girl look beautiful, but the relationship didn't last.
It's a shame we couldn't make it work and the reason that we're through
Regret is expressed for the failed relationship, citing an inability to make it work.
Cause good trucks go forever and good things never do
An observation that durable trucks last forever, contrasting with the transient nature of good things.
You know guys like me still believe in good old country songs
Despite setbacks, individuals like the speaker still believe in traditional country songs.
At least out there on the open roads I know where the lines are drawn
On open roads, there's clarity about boundaries, unlike in relationships.
And I'll go home, all alone
The speaker returns home alone, suggesting a sense of isolation.
It costs a 40 hour week to pick you up in this new Chevy
Reiteration of the effort and cost invested in picking up the girl in the new Chevy.
Spent every dime I had, and girl tonight you look so pretty
Despite the financial sacrifice, the girl is complimented for looking pretty.
It's a shame we couldn't make it work and the reason that we're through
Revisiting the theme of the failed relationship and the inability to make it work.
Cause good trucks go forever and good things never do
A repetition emphasizing the enduring nature of good trucks in contrast to fleeting good things.
When all the green lights fade to red
A metaphorical shift, suggesting a change or challenge as green lights fade to red.
I wish I would've said something to you
Regret for not expressing something important as indicated by the wish to have said something.
You were cryin' in the rearview
The girl was crying in the rearview, possibly indicating a missed opportunity to address her emotions.
It costs a 40 hour week to pick you up in this new Chevy
Reiteration of the effort and cost involved in impressing the girl with the new Chevy.
I spent every dime I had, damn you look so pretty
Despite financial strain, the girl is acknowledged for her attractiveness.
It's a shame we couldn't make it work and the reason that we're through
A repeated acknowledgment of the failed relationship and its reasons.
Is good trucks go forever
A reinforcement of the enduring nature of good trucks, suggesting they last longer.
Yes! Good trucks go forever
An affirmative statement emphasizing the longevity of good trucks.
And good things never do
Reiteration that good things, in contrast, don't last forever.
Good things never do
A general statement emphasizing the transient nature of good things.
Good things never do
A repetition underscoring that good things have a limited lifespan.
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