Six Days On The Road
Life's Highway Triumph: Six Days of Grit and Longing
Lyrics
Well I pulled out of Pittsburgh rolling down that Eastern seaboard
Departure from Pittsburgh, heading down the Eastern seaboard.
I got my diesel wound up and she's a running like never before
The narrator's diesel engine is running at peak performance.
There's a speed zone ahead, but alright
Aware of a speed zone ahead.
I don't see a cop in sight
No law enforcement visible, feeling confident.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
The narrator has been on the road for six days and aims to reach home tonight.
I got me ten forward gears and a Georgia Overdrive
Describing the gears and transmission system of the truck.
I'm taking little white pills and my eyes are opened wide
The narrator is taking stimulant pills to stay awake.
I just passed a Jimmy and a White
Passing other trucks on the road (Jimmy and White are truck brands).
I been passing everything in sight
Overtaking everything in sight, emphasizing speed.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Reiteration of the determination to make it home after six days on the road.
Well it seems like a month since I kissed my baby goodbye
Expressing the loneliness and time since the narrator last saw their loved one.
I could have a lot of women but I'm not alike some other guys
The narrator acknowledges the potential for multiple relationships but remains committed.
I could find one to hold me tight
The narrator could find someone to be with, but it wouldn't be genuine.
But I could never make believe it's all right
Rejecting the idea of pretending everything is okay.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Reaffirming the determination to make it home after six days on the road.
I.C.C. is a checking on down the line
Reference to the Interstate Commerce Commission checking regulations.
Well I'm a little overweight and my log book's 'way behind
Admitting to being overweight and having a delayed logbook, but feeling unconcerned.
But nothing bothers me tonight
Nothing is bothering the narrator at the moment.
I can dodge all the scales all right
Confident in avoiding weight inspection stations.
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
Despite being old, the truck is not slow, and it emits visible exhaust.
There's a flame from her stack and that smokes been a blowing black as coal
Description of the truck's exhaust smoke.
My home town's coming in sight
The narrator's hometown is in sight.
If you think I'm happy you're right
The narrator is happy to be nearing home.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Reaffirming 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
Final repetition of the goal to make it home after six days on the road.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight
Reiteration of the determination to make it home tonight.
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