Lyrics
Daylight's rising across the plains
Daylight is breaking over the plains.
This rig is streaking like a hellbound train
The vehicle is moving fast, resembling a hellbound train.
I smuggle whiskey, I smuggle gin
The speaker is involved in smuggling whiskey and gin.
Where there's a need well I just truck on in
Whenever there's a demand, the speaker responds by continuing their journey.
I'm a gambling man, son of a gun
The speaker identifies as a risk-taking gambling man.
I'll take the risks now baby I'll make the run
The speaker is willing to take risks and make the journey.
Want to get home now, back in the saddle
Expressing the desire to return home and resume regular activities.
Ain't gonna drive this kinda grade A cattle
Not willing to transport high-quality cattle.
Daylight's rising across the plains
Repetition of the description of daylight rising over the plains.
This rig is streaking like a hellbound train
Reiteration of the fast movement of the vehicle resembling a hellbound train.
Albuquerque now, New Mexico
Mentioning Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a location on the journey.
This .???.. one night show, yeah
Referring to a mysterious one-night show in an unspecified location.
* (And I'm) one step closer to the devil
Proximity to the devil, suggesting a risky situation.
One step further from the law
Distance from the law, indicating a sense of rebellion or defiance.
Lord I guess I'm just on borrowed time
Feeling that time is limited or running out.
But I'm one step closer to the
Proximity to something unspecified, possibly danger or a critical point.
One step closer to the borderline
Being very close to a borderline or limit.
Eighteen hours on this one long shift
Describing a long 18-hour shift.
Want to hear the sweet sound of my tailgate lift
Expressing the desire to hear the comforting sound of the tailgate lifting.
Lord I'm dying out on this road
The speaker is suffering or struggling on the road.
Want to see my baby, help me unload
Desire to see a loved one and seek assistance with unloading.
* Repeat
Repetition, possibly emphasizing the speaker's feelings or situation.
Rolling stock now, shifting steel
Mention of rolling stock and shifting steel, indicating the movement of the vehicle.
Got a woman with a touch to heal
Having a woman with a healing touch on board.
Diesel, dust and my wheels are humming
Describing the atmosphere with diesel, dust, and the humming of wheels.
So close to home, can you feel me coming
Close to home and anticipating arrival.
* Repeat
Repetition, possibly emphasizing the imminent arrival.
To the borderline...
Heading towards a borderline, possibly a significant point in the journey or life.
To the borderline
Reiteration of moving towards the borderline.
* Repeat
Repetition, emphasizing the approaching borderline.
To the borderline...
Reiteration of heading towards the borderline.
To the borderline...
Repetition, possibly underlining the significance of the borderline.
Wheels are rollin' down on home
Wheels rolling down on the way home.
Comment