Keep It Runnin'
Journey of Endless Roads: Embracing Life's Rhythm
Lyrics
Keep it runnin'
Expressing the need to keep things running smoothly.
Gotta keep movin' till it's done
Emphasizing the importance of continuous movement until the task is completed.
Keep that motor runnin' just like that big ol' sun
Comparing the persistence needed to a running motor and the constant nature of the sun.
Drivin' down highways
Describing the act of driving on highways.
Followin' thin white lines
Following the road markings on the highway.
Drivin' like Neal just to make good time
Driving fast, likened to Neal (possibly referring to Jack Kerouac's character Neal Cassady) for efficient progress.
Make good time
Repetition for emphasis on making good time.
Keep your eyes open
Advising to stay alert and attentive.
Gotta keep your eyes on the road
Stressing the importance of keeping focus on the road.
Keep those eyes open, make it on time for the show
Reiterating the need to stay vigilant to be punctual for a performance.
Drivin', dreamin'
Engaging in thoughts while driving.
Thinkin' bout the kid & the wife
Reflecting on family while on the road.
Drivin' to a soundcheck gotta be there (at) half past five
Heading to a soundcheck and needing to be there by half past five.
Half past five
Repeating the specific time for emphasis.
Between soundcheck & (the) show you try to kill off the blues
Describing the time between a soundcheck and a show, addressing the struggle with negative emotions.
With whatever substance that you can abuse
Acknowledging the use of substances to cope with emotional pain during the downtime.
You get down & done when you've numbed the pain
Reaching a low point after numbing the pain.
till you get up & do it all over again, again, again
Conveying a cyclical pattern of going through challenges, overcoming, and repeating the process.
Do it all over again
Emphasizing the repetition of the cycle, implying a relentless and continuous lifestyle.
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