Man Of The Road
Wanderlust Chronicles: Embracing the Open Road with Wayne Hancock
Lyrics
Well I'm a man of the road and the highway is my home
Expressing a nomadic lifestyle, the speaker identifies as a traveler, finding a sense of belonging on the road.
Coast to coast there ain't a route that I ain't drove
Emphasizing extensive travel experience, covering all routes from coast to coast.
Well I'm goin' to Kansas City, headed up the 35,
Specifically mentioning a journey to Kansas City via Route 35, indicating a planned or ongoing trip.
Then I'm off to Minnesota, that's one hell of a drive
Highlighting a subsequent journey to Minnesota and acknowledging the considerable distance of the drive.
Well I'm a man of the road and the highway is my home
Reiterating the speaker's identity as a wanderer, emphasizing the road as their preferred habitat.
It doesn't matter if it's Jersey, some town way out west
Stating that the destination, whether in New Jersey or a distant western town, is irrelevant; it's the lifestyle that matters.
Don't care how far I'm goin' 'cause it's the life that I like best
Expressing indifference to the distance of travel, as the speaker enjoys the nomadic life above all.
I've got an idea where I'm headed, just itchin' to go
Anticipating the next destination and feeling eager to continue the journey.
So give me my guitar and I'll roam
Associating the guitar with the road, suggesting it as a companion and source of solace during travels.
Well I'm a man of the road and the highway is my home
Reaffirming the speaker's identity as a wanderer, finding comfort and belonging on the highway.
From coast to coast there ain't a route that I ain't drove
Reiterating the extensive range of routes covered by the speaker from coast to coast.
Well I'm goin' to Kansas City, headed up the 35,
Repeating the specific mention of the journey to Kansas City, underlining the continuity of the trip.
Then I'm off to Minnesota, that's one hell of a drive
Acknowledging the challenging nature of the drive to Minnesota and highlighting its significance.
Well I'm a man of the road and the highway is my home
Concluding with a restatement of the speaker's identity as a road-loving wanderer.
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