Six Days on the Road
On the Open Road: A Journey of Longing and Freedom
Lyrics
Well, I pulled out of Pittsburgh rolling on the Eastern seaboard.
Starting the journey from Pittsburgh along the Eastern seaboard.
I've got my diesel wound up and she's running like never before.
The diesel engine is running efficiently as the journey begins.
There's a speed zone ahead on right and I don't see a cop in sight,
Aware of a speed zone ahead without any visible law enforcement.
Six days on the road, now I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Expressing determination to make it home after six days on the road.
Well, it seems like a month since I kissed my baby goodbye,
Reflecting on the time since saying goodbye to the loved one.
And I can have a lot of women, but I'm not like some other guys.
Contrasting personal fidelity with the behavior of other men.
I can find one to hold me tight, but I couldn't make believe it's alright.
Acknowledging the difficulty in pretending everything is fine.
Six days on the road, now I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Reiterating the determination to reach home after a long journey.
I got a ten forward gears and a Georgia overdrive.
Describing the truck's gears and a high-speed gear for efficiency.
I take little white pills and my eyes are open wide.
Indicating the use of stimulant pills to stay awake during the drive.
I just passed a "Gimmy" and a "White", I've been passing everything in sight,
Overtaking other vehicles, including specific truck models.
Six days on the road, now I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Reaffirming the commitment to reaching home after a six-day journey.
Well, the I.C.C. is a-checking on down the line.
Referring to the Interstate Commerce Commission checking the truck.
I'm a little overweight and my log blows way behind.
Admitting being overweight, and the logbook is not up to date.
But nothing bothers me tonight, I can dodge all the scales all right,
Despite potential issues, the driver remains undeterred.
Six days on the road, now I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Reiterating the determination to make it home after a long journey.
Well, my rig's a little low, but that don't mean she's slow.
Noting the truck's low height but emphasizing its speed.
There's a flame from her stack and the smoke's blowing black as coal.
Describing the visible signs of the truck's power and speed.
My hometown's coming in sight, if you think I'm happy, you're right,
Expressing happiness as the hometown comes into view.
Six days on the road, now I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Reaffirming the imminent arrival home after a six-day journey.
Six days on the road, now I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Final confirmation of the intent to make it home tonight.
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