Ridin' Thumb
Journey to Nowhere: Three Dog Night's Tale of Freedom and Longing
Lyrics
See the man on the black top highway
Observing a man standing on the highway.
Moving to no man's land
Moving towards an unknown or undefined place.
All alone on the black top highway
Alone and continuing on the highway.
Moving just as fast as he can
Moving swiftly.
Ridin' thumb, ridin' thumb
Utilizing hitchhiking as a mode of transportation.
Left his home down in Macon, Georgia
Departed from his home in Macon, Georgia.
Left the shade of an old oak tree, tree
Left the shelter of a familiar tree.
Got his dreams in his left front pocket
Carrying his aspirations in his pocket.
Got his eyes squinted towards the sea
Looking towards the sea with determination.
Ridin' thumb, ridin' thumb
Continuing to hitchhike as a means of travel.
He don't care where the wind blows
Unconcerned about the direction in which fate takes him.
Just as long as he gets his ride
Only focused on securing transportation.
And he don't care for food and water
Not bothered about basic needs like food and water.
Just lets his conscience be his guide,
Relies on his conscience for guidance.
Ridin' thumb
Continues hitchhiking.
Left his sisters and mama crying
Left behind family members in tears.
Beggin him not to leave that day
They pleaded for him to stay.
Said he'd write but they knew he was lying
Expressed intentions to keep in touch, although it's doubtful.
Got no razor, got no blade
Does not possess a weapon or tool for survival.
Ridin' thumb, ridin' thumb
Continuing to hitchhike.
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