Story Behind The Song
Hey, the world needs a new Country song about TRUCKERS, right?
Song Description
This drum heavy honky tonk track is the lament of the American trucker. The lyrics contain the 'jingo' of the over the road warrior. The suspenseful build up explodes to a harmony filled Chorus. And if your ain't boppin' at Verse 2, then I don't know if you got your speakers on! Cool dual guitar solo leads to a different kind of ending. Enjoy!
| Song Length |
3:14 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Honky Tonk |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Ecstatic, Restless |
Subject |
Trucks, Excitement |
| Similar Artists |
Brooks & Dunn, Travis Tritt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
A SHORT LOAD, AND MORE TAIL LIGHTS
Gotta up and run, gotta up and go.
Gotta run this load down the open road.
Hittin' overdrive, an' lettin' out a SHOUT !
Pipes spitting fire, on my way down south.
A short load, and more tail lights.
Gotta run, day & night.
Deadhead at the end of the line,
This truck don't waste no time.
Gotta shave them hours, gotta cross them lines.
Gotta run real hard, or run a day behind.
I'm running coast to coast, right through San Antone.
Cause' the girl I love the most, is waiting home alone.
A short load, and more tail lights.
Gotta run, day & night.
Deadhead at the end of the line,
This truck don't waste no time.
Hammer down, and my old CB,
Sixteen wheels turnin' fast and free.
Truck stop ahead, for now that's all I need......
Gonna come a day, and I can't wait.
I'll put this truck away, and have it made in the shade.
A short load, and more tail lights.
Gotta run, day & night.
Deadhead at the end of the line,
This truck don't waste no time.
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