Rollin' Down The Road
Journey of Grit: Rollin' Down Life's Highway with Justyn Underwood
Lyrics
It's 2:30 in the mornin'
Expressing the time of 2:30 in the morning.
And I'm rollin' down southbound 65
Describing the act of traveling southbound on Interstate 65.
1500 miles, bloodshot eyes
Indicating a considerable distance of 1500 miles with tired, bloodshot eyes.
And a couple hot cups of coffee by my side
Mentioning the presence of hot coffee during the journey.
Sometimes I get to wishin'
Expressing occasional regrets about the chosen profession.
I didn't do this for a livin'
Reflecting on the singer's career choice and its impact on life.
But it's who I am
Acknowledging the singer's identity tied to the profession.
And I damn sure love the ride
Affirming a genuine love for the experience of truck driving.
'cause it takes a man with some patience
Highlighting the need for patience in the trucking profession.
And a famous reputation
Linking a successful career to a notable reputation.
For runnin' long and hard both day and night
Emphasizing the demanding nature of long-distance driving.
You've got to be tough and a little rough
Stressing the toughness and resilience required in the job.
And it's a damn good thing to be proud of
Celebrating the pride associated with the challenging profession.
It's in my heart and my soul
Expressing a deep connection to trucking in the singer's heart and soul.
So I'll keep this big rig rollin' down the road
Committing to continue the journey with the large truck.
I don't ever get a good night's rest
Admitting difficulty in getting sufficient rest during the job.
I ain't got a whole lotta time to waste
Acknowledging the limited time available and the need for efficiency.
I gotta get this load to Tuscon and get back home by sundown on friday
Setting a specific goal to reach Tuscon and return home by Friday sundown.
Still many miles to go
Recognizing the remaining distance yet to cover.
Gotta get them bears off my back door
Referring to the need to evade law enforcement (bears) on the road.
18 wheels a rollin' with my boot mashed to the floor
Describing the intense driving with the accelerator pressed to the floor.
'cause it takes a man with some patience
Reiterating the importance of patience in the trucking profession.
And a famous reputation
Reemphasizing the connection between reputation and success.
For runnin' long and hard both day and night
Reiterating the challenging nature of continuous, long-haul driving.
You've got to be tough and a little rough
Restating the necessity of toughness and roughness in the job.
And it's a damn good thing to be proud of
Affirming the pride associated with the demanding profession.
It's in my heart and my soul
Highlighting the deep, intrinsic connection to trucking in the singer's being.
So I'll keep this big rig rollin' down the road
Committing to continuing the journey with the large truck.
'cause it takes a man with some patience
Reiterating the importance of patience in the trucking profession.
And a famous reputation
Reemphasizing the connection between reputation and success.
For runnin' long and hard both day and night
Reiterating the challenging nature of continuous, long-haul driving.
You've got to be tough and a little rough
Restating the necessity of toughness and roughness in the job.
And it's a damn good thing to be proud of
Affirming the pride associated with the demanding profession.
It's in my heart and my soul
Highlighting the deep, intrinsic connection to trucking in the singer's being.
So I'll keep this big rig rollin' down the road
Committing to continuing the journey with the large truck.
I'll keep this big rig rollin' down the road
Reiterating the commitment to keeping the truck rolling down the road.
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