Willin'
Journey of Resilience: Steve Earle's 'Willin' Lyrics Unveiled
Lyrics
I been warped by the rain, driven by the snow
I have experienced hardship due to rain and snow.
I'm drunk and dirty, don't ya know,
I am intoxicated and unclean, as you may be aware.
And I'm still willin'
Nevertheless, I am still willing to face life's challenges.
Out on the road late last night,
I was on the road late at night.
Seen my pretty Alice in every head light
I saw my love, Alice, in the headlights of passing vehicles.
Alice, Dallas Alice
Alice, also referred to as Dallas Alice.
I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari
I have traveled from Tucson to Tucumcari.
Tehachapi to Tonapah
My journey has taken me from Tehachapi to Tonapah.
Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
I have driven every type of vehicle ever manufactured.
I've driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed
I chose back roads to avoid being weighed (perhaps avoiding restrictions or responsibilities).
If you give me: weed, whites, and wine
If you provide me with marijuana, amphetamines, and alcohol.
And you show me a sign
And if you give me a signal or indication.
I'll be willin' to be movin'
I will be willing to keep moving forward.
I've been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet
I have faced adversity from the wind and sleet.
Had my head stoved in, but I'm still on my feet
My head has been injured, but I remain resilient.
And I'm still...willin'
Despite challenges, I am still willing to continue.
Now I smuggled some smokes and folks from Mexico
I have smuggled cigarettes and people from Mexico.
Baked by the sun, every time I go to Mexico
Exposed to the sun's heat during trips to Mexico.
And I been from Tucson to Tucumcari
I have traveled extensively from Tucson to Tucumcari.
Tehachapi to Tonapah
My journey included routes from Tehachapi to Tonapah.
I've driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
I have driven all kinds of vehicles ever made.
I've driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed
To avoid scrutiny, I preferred back roads during my travels.
And if you give me: weed, whites, and wine
If you provide me with marijuana, amphetamines, and alcohol.
And you show me a sign I'll be willin' to be movin'
And if you give me a sign, I will be willing to keep moving forward.
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