Magic Road
Al Green Lyrics


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On this magic road I'm about to lose control
Oh, won't you bless my soul on this magic road
Down this magic road you can have anything you want
And leave out things you don't on this magic road

What is this I see? What a mystery
What a time to meet, baby
On this magic road smile is the down side
But don't you ever close your eyes on this magic road
On this magic road you can even drive my car
You can even be a superstar on this magic road

What is this I see? Oh my, my, my, my
What a mystery, what a time to meet
On this magic road, on this magic road
On this magic road

You can even drive my car, oh
You can even be a suitor or lawyer
Just know who, we know who you are

What is this I see? What a mystery
Sure to find life's ecstasy

On this magic road nothing's impossible
You can depend on me, keep saying
On this magic, magic, road, yeah
On this magic road, if you turn on and off the bulb
On this magic road, on this magic road

You can have a big bank account
(On this magic road)
You can see the old they're comin' here
Hey watch out, watch out for the little man in the corner

On this magic road
You can be anything that you wanna be
But hey, hey, watch out for the little man
(On this magic road)

They don't have what you have
Watch out for the poor man
They don't have what what you're having

You got a bigger house and a Mercedes, big brother
(On this magic road)
But you hanging around in a Volkswagen
(On this magic road)

On this magic road
Remember what's happening, agony
Slavery, agony trauma with [Incomprehensible]
(On this magic road)





See the little children, yeah, yeah, yeah
(On this magic road)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Al Green's "Magic Road" express the overwhelming feeling of excitement and wonder one experiences when embarking on a journey towards an unknown destination. The singer in the song feels like they are about to "lose control" as they embark on this magical road, which promises that anything is possible. The road is described as having the power to fulfill desires, while also allowing one to leave out the things they don't want. The singer is thrilled by what they see and are amazed by the many possibilities that lie ahead.



As the song continues, the singer urges the listener to keep their eyes open and never close them, as they travel down this mysterious road. The lyrics also suggest that the road is reserved for those who are willing to take risks and pursue their dreams. The singer reassures the listener that anything they could possibly imagine is achievable through the magic of this wondrous road. The song speaks of driving cars or even being celebrities, but reminds the listener to watch out for the "little man" and not neglect those who may not have the same opportunities as themselves. In the end, the song inspires listeners to chase after their dreams and take advantage of every opportunity on this magic road.



Line by Line Meaning

On this magic road I'm about to lose control
I am on a journey that feels almost out of my control


Oh, won't you bless my soul on this magic road
I hope that something or someone will bring me good fortune on my journey


Down this magic road you can have anything you want
This is a journey where all your desires can be fulfilled


And leave out things you don't on this magic road
You can be selective about what you want and don't want on this journey


What is this I see? What a mystery
I am seeing something I do not understand


What a time to meet, baby
This is a fortuitous time to meet someone new


On this magic road smile is the down side
The only downside of this journey is that you will be smiling so much your cheeks might hurt


But don't you ever close your eyes on this magic road
You must not miss a single moment of this journey, so keep your eyes open at all times


On this magic road you can even drive my car
You can do things you could never do normally, like drive someone else's car


You can even be a superstar on this magic road
You can achieve levels of success you never thought possible


Oh my, my, my, my
This is so surprising or thrilling


On this magic road, on this magic road
This journey is truly magical and special


You can even be a suitor or lawyer
You can become something completely new and different on this journey


Just know who, we know who you are
Be true to yourself, and remember who you really are


Sure to find life's ecstasy
This journey is guaranteed to bring immense joy and happiness


On this magic road nothing's impossible
This is a journey where anything is possible


You can depend on me, keep saying
I will always be here for you and support you


On this magic, magic, road, yeah
This journey is pure magic


On this magic road, if you turn on and off the bulb
Even something as simple as turning a light on or off can be magical on this journey


You can have a big bank account
You can become wealthy beyond your wildest dreams on this journey


You can see the old they're comin' here
This journey is open to everyone, regardless of age


Hey watch out, watch out for the little man in the corner
Be careful of those who might try to take advantage of you or trick you on this journey


You can be anything that you wanna be
This journey allows you to become whoever you want to be


But hey, hey, watch out for the little man
Again, be careful of those who would try to deceive you on this journey


They don't have what you have
Others may not have what you do on this journey


Watch out for the poor man
Be mindful of the struggles that others might face, especially those who are less fortunate


You got a bigger house and a Mercedes, big brother
You might have more possessions than others on this journey


But you hanging around in a Volkswagen
But be careful about boasting or showing off those possessions


Remember what's happening, agony
Remember that there is still suffering and struggle in the world, even on this journey


Slavery, agony trauma with [Incomprehensible]
There are deep wounds and scars from the past that still impact people on this journey today


See the little children, yeah, yeah, yeah
Be mindful of the children and the future that we are creating for them on this journey




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL L. GREEN

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