King of the Road
Speed Queen: Reigniting the Fire on the Open Road
Lyrics
I know what I need. Oh, I've got a need for speed
The speaker understands their desires and has a strong craving for speed.
Get the pedal to the metal. Flashing like a laser beam
They accelerate rapidly, akin to a powerful and fast-moving laser beam.
White lines are rushing by. Don't know where I'll sleep tonight
The speaker is moving so fast that they're passing white road markings but are uncertain where they will find rest or sleep.
Free as a bird. I hitchhike from town to town
Feeling liberated, the speaker travels freely by hitchhiking between different towns.
When I feel the fire, a burning desire
When experiencing intense passion or ambition.
When I hit the road I explode
The speaker feels a surge of energy and excitement when starting their journey.
It's like fuel and fire, only faster and higher
Comparing the sensation of the journey to fuel and fire, signifying it's both potent and rapid.
So don't try to chase me
The speaker advises against trying to catch or keep up with them due to their speed and drive.
I'M THE KING OF THE ROAD
Asserting their dominance and control over their journey, declaring themselves as the ultimate ruler of the road.
Baby don't stop me now, you never gonna slow me down
They ask someone not to impede their progress, as nothing will hinder their pace.
My eyes on the horizon. I'll show you the tail lights
The speaker is focused on the future, leaving others behind while accelerating away.
Adrenaline is kicking in. Every day, another sin
Feeling a rush of excitement and thrill, acknowledging the daily indulgence in adrenaline and possibly risky behavior.
Makes me feel that I'm still alive, that fire burning deep inside
These actions make them feel alive, igniting a passionate fire within.
Know that a dire demon is driving
They acknowledge an inner force or drive that propels them onward.
He's stronger and wilder than before
Describing this force as stronger and more untamed than previously experienced.
The road is on fire, I'm burning the tires
Indicating that their journey is intense and fast-paced, causing the tires to burn figuratively due to speed.
Do you dare to chase me
Challenging others to try and keep up with their pace.
I'M THE KING OF THE ROAD
Reaffirming their dominance as the ultimate ruler of the road.
When I feel the fire, a burning desire
Similar to line 6, describing the intense passion or drive they feel.
When I hit the road I explode
Expressing the explosive energy felt when starting a journey.
It's like fuel and fire, only faster and higher
Reiterating the comparison between the journey and the rapid, powerful elements of fuel and fire.
So don't try to chase me
Warning against attempting to catch up due to their unmatchable speed.
I'M THE KING OF THE... KING OF THE... KING OF THE ROAD!
Final declaration of their supremacy and control over the road.
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