Story Behind The Song
A country-rock-ska song about a truck stop prostitute.
Song Description
A lot lizard is trucker lingo for truck stop hookers, one of which is the subject of this song, who works it because she has a plan for the future. Featuring Ggreg Snyder on lead vocals, Chris Cardenas on lead guitar, Robert Heft on electric bass, rhythm and pedal steel guitar, and Nick Echols & Rachel Hirshee on backing vocals.
Song Length |
2:46 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Contemporary |
Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Crime, Theft, Pimp, Prostitute |
Similar Artists |
Hank Williams Jr., Josh Turner |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
At a big truck stop, in Ontario
Is a fairly pretty lady, the truckers all know
She does things, they shouldn't oughta tell their wives about
They pay for the service, then they pull their rigs out
She'd like to get a real job or go to college someday
She never intended to make her living this way
She might not be wise, but she's nobody's fool
When things get really hot, she always keeps her cool
The [[city kitties]] want to throw her in the can
and she's got to keep sticking to her plan
She'd like to have a bar, or open a salon
Maybe own a house with a drought resistant lawn
Settle down with her boyfriend, live the mom thing
Or do it on her own, she doesn't need a ring
The family would never validate her choice of career
But you need to be a presence, if you want your feelings to be clear
(Chorus) [[county mounties]]
It's a dirty old world, but she keeps her nose clean
She says that she'll leave, if it starts to make her mean
She's wary of the bruisers, but she handles the jerks
And she always wraps it up when she works
(Chorus) [[Ponch and Jon]]
Why you want to stick to that plan?