Lyrics
There goes Woody in a Model A Ford he's a Dust Bowl Refugee
Woody, possibly a reference to Woody Guthrie, is seen driving a Model A Ford, representing a Dust Bowl Refugee from Oklahoma heading to California.
From the Hills of Oklahoma to the California sea
Describes Woody's journey from Oklahoma's hills to California, a representation of the migration during the Dust Bowl era.
In the labor camps along the Road the cars and the trucks pull in
Highlights the experience in labor camps along the route where people stop for work and shelter.
He slaves all day for a place to stay Before he rolls away again
Woody works hard all day in exchange for a temporary place to stay before moving on again.
Here's to the weary and the restless souls
Tribute to the tired and unsettled individuals pursuing ambitious dreams.
Chasin' some crazy dream
Expresses the pursuit of unconventional and challenging dreams.
Fightin'off sleep with the radio
Struggling to stay awake using the radio and music.
And the beat of the tambourine
Relies on music, represented by the tambourine's beat, to stay awake and motivated.
Tryin's to find a verse that's never been sung
Seeking originality, aiming to create a new narrative or song that hasn't been heard before.
To hearts that need relief
Addressing the longing for solace in the hearts of the exhausted.
The nighttime hears the wheels rush by
Describing the night when vehicles rush by while lovers are asleep.
While lovers are fast asleep
Contrasting the bustling night activities with the peacefulness of lovers sleeping.
There's Bob Wills and a ten piece band Rollin in an ol' Flex Bus
References Bob Wills and his band traveling in a Flex Bus after a performance in Tulsa, facing challenges from the environment.
He played last night in Tulsa Town Choking on the Texas Dust
Reflects on the difficulties faced during a performance due to the Texas Dust.
Pack it up boys he says to them in a high pitched yodeling yell
Bob Wills instructs his band to pack up, signaling the end of the performance.
When the Honky Tonk lights smear into the night the highway casts it's spell
Depicts the transition from the vibrant atmosphere of a performance to the quietness of the night on the highway.
Here comes Muddy cross the Mississippi in a cloud of Chicago Blues
Describes Muddy Waters' arrival in Chicago, engulfed in the essence of Chicago Blues.
Little Walter harpin' like a saxophone, Man he paid some dues
Highlights Little Walter's harmonica playing, symbolizing the struggles and hard work he endured.
Pinetop pass that bottle around it's a lonesome world out there
Sharing a bottle among friends, acknowledging the loneliness in the world.
But tomorrow night it'll be all right, Hand me down my Rockin' Chair
Looking forward to a better time in the future, represented by the metaphor of a Rockin' Chair.
Here's to the weary and the restless souls
Reiterates the theme of tired individuals chasing dreams, relying on music to keep going, and the contrast between nighttime activity and lovers' sleep.
Chasin' some crazy dream
-Fightin'off sleep with the radio
-And the beat of the tambourine
-Tryin's to find a verse that's never been sung
-To hearts that need relief
-The nighttime hears the wheels rush by
-While lovers are fast asleep
-Here's to Buddy and to Chuck and Carl and the Killer Who danced to a brand new beat
Pays tribute to musical pioneers like Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis who introduced new musical styles.
Who paved the way for others to play the sounds that moved their feet
Recognizes these pioneers for paving the way for others to create music that moves people.
How many times have you been so lonely nothin' could shake your soul
Reflects on moments of extreme loneliness when only music, particularly Rock and Roll, can provide solace.
When out of the Blue come a feelin' over you all you wanna do is Rock and Roll
Describes the sudden uplifting feeling that Rock and Roll music can bring in such lonely moments.
Here's to the weary and the restless souls
Repeats the theme of exhausted dreamers seeking relief through music while the night remains active around them.
Chasin' some crazy dream
-Fightin'off sleep with the radio
-And the beat of the tambourine
-Tryin's to find a verse that's never been sung
-To hearts that need relief
-The nighttime hears the wheels rush by
-While lovers are fast asleep
-Livin off the dream of the promised land while lovers are fast asleep
Living in pursuit of a dream while others rest peacefully, emphasizing the dedication and sacrifices made.
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