North Dakota Truck Drivin' Man
Ramblin' Tales: North Dakota's Highway Poet
Lyrics
He's got a ramblin' fever, rollin' down the road
Expressing the truck driver's desire to keep moving and traveling.
No time for bullshit, no time for gettin' old
Emphasizing the truck driver's no-nonsense attitude and aversion to aging.
30 tons of Kenworth, with Chet Atkins by his side
Describing the truck as a 30-ton Kenworth, highlighting Chet Atkins as a companion or musical influence.
He’s out in the wilderness searchin’ for the end of that long white line
Illustrating the truck driver's quest for the unknown, possibly a metaphorical journey.
Brother, he's the man you wanna be
Praising the truck driver as a role model or admirable figure.
Sittin' up in that air-cushioned seat
Depicting the comfort of the truck driver's seat with air-cushioning.
He ain't like any man you'll ever know
Highlighting the uniqueness of the truck driver's character.
When you see him on the road, say hello
Encouraging acknowledgment and greetings when encountering the truck driver on the road.
Look for the truck drivin’ man from North Dakota
Directing attention to the specific truck driver from North Dakota.
He crossed the Mississippi
Noting the truck driver's multiple crossings of the Mississippi River.
More times than he could tell
Emphasizing the truck driver's experiences and adventures.
He'll pour you whiskey
Suggesting the truck driver's hospitality in offering whiskey.
And send your morning straight to hell
Implies that spending time with the truck driver may lead to unconventional or challenging experiences.
Need a dirty joke? He knows 'em all
Portraying the truck driver as knowledgeable in risqué humor.
Need a guitar picker? He'll tell you who to call
Highlighting the truck driver's connections in the music world.
Brother, he's the man you wanna be
Reiterating the admiration for the truck driver's lifestyle.
Sittin' up in that air-cushioned seat
Reinforcing the comfort and uniqueness of the truck driver's seat.
He ain't like any man you'll ever know
Emphasizing the distinctiveness of the truck driver's personality.
When you see him on the road, say hello
Encouraging greetings and recognition of the North Dakota truck driver on the road.
Look for the truck drivin’ man from North Dakota
Repeating the directive to look for the specific truck driver from North Dakota.
From the Ryman, to New York, to the Hollywood Bowl
Mentioning iconic venues and highlighting the reliability of the truck driver.
If you need it there with time to spare he’s the man for the role
Emphasizing the truck driver's punctuality and dependability.
From Graftton, North Dakota on down to New Orleans
List of locations, emphasizing the vastness of the truck driver's journeys.
There’s always one more destination, one more story to be seen
Conveying the perpetual nature of the truck driver's adventures and stories.
Brother, he's the man you wanna be
Reiterating the admiration for the truck driver's lifestyle.
Sittin' up in that air-cushioned seat
Stressing the comfort and uniqueness of the truck driver's seat.
He ain't like any man you'll ever know
Reemphasizing the uniqueness of the truck driver's character.
When you see him on the road, say hello
Encouraging acknowledgment and greetings when encountering the truck driver on the road.
Look for the truck drivin’ man from North Dakota
Final directive to recognize and greet the specific truck driver from North Dakota.
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