Road Runner
Albert Lee Lyrics


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Money, who needs it
Let me live my life free and easy
Put a toothbrush in my hand
And let me be a travellin' man
Cause I'm a road runner baby

I'm a road runner baby
Can't stay in one place too long
I'm a road runner baby
One look at me and I'll be gone

Well you can love me if you wanna
But I do declare
When I get restless, I've got to move somewhere
Cause I'm a road runner baby
Anywhere is my home

And I love the life I live
And I'm gonna live the life I love
A road runner baby

Don't want no woman
To tie me down
Got to be free baby
To roam around

All my life I've been like this
And if you love me it's your own risk
Cause when the dust hits my shoes
I've got the urge to move
Yes I'm a road runner baby
Got to keep movin' on

Hey, and I live the life I love
And I love the life I live
I'm a road runner baby

Road, road runner...
Road, road runner...
Road, road runner...

Don't want no woman
To tie me down
Got to be free baby
To roam around

All my life I've been like this
And if you love me it's your own risk
Cause when the dust hits my shoes
I've got the urge to move
Yes I'm a road runner baby
Got to keep movin' on

Hey, and I live the life I love
And I love the life I live
I'm a road runner baby

Road, road runner...
Road, road runner...
Road, road runner...
Road, road runner...
Road, road runner...




Road, road runner...
Road, road runner...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Albert Lee's song "Road Runner" speak of a restless spirit that cannot be confined to one place for too long. The singer rejects the idea of being tied down by material possessions and relationships, instead preferring to live free and easy, with only a toothbrush and a wanderlust as constant companions. He considers himself a "road runner baby," always on the move, never in one place for too long. He acknowledges that this lifestyle may not be for everyone, but for him, it is the only way to truly live.


The song's message is one of self-discovery and the pursuit of personal freedom. The singer rejects societal norms and pressures, choosing instead to follow his own path and live life on his own terms. The lyrics are simple but powerful, inspiring listeners to embrace their own inner road runner and chase their dreams, even if it means leaving behind the comforts of a settled life.


Overall, "Road Runner" is a classic rock song that speaks to the restless spirit in all of us. Its message of personal freedom and self-discovery remains just as relevant today as it did when the song was first released.


Line by Line Meaning

Money, who needs it
Money is not important for me


Let me live my life free and easy
I want to live without any stress or worries


Put a toothbrush in my hand
I just need a toothbrush and I'm good to go


And let me be a travellin' man
Because I'm always on the move


Cause I'm a road runner baby
I'm always traveling and never staying in one place too long


One look at me and I'll be gone
I'm always ready to move on to the next place


Well you can love me if you wanna
I'm open to love, but it won't change the fact that I'm a road runner


But I do declare
I have to be honest


When I get restless, I've got to move somewhere
I always feel restless and need to be on the move


Anywhere is my home
I'm comfortable staying anywhere because I'm always moving


And I love the life I live
I enjoy traveling and living without any commitment


Don't want no woman
I don't want a woman to tie me down


To tie me down
I don't want to be committed to anyone or anything


Got to be free baby
I need to be free to do what I want


All my life I've been like this
I've always been a road runner


And if you love me it's your own risk
If you choose to love me, you have to accept the fact that I won't stay in one place for too long


Cause when the dust hits my shoes
When I feel the need to move on


I've got the urge to move
I always feel the need to travel


Yes I'm a road runner baby
I'm always traveling


Got to keep movin' on
I have to keep moving because it's who I am


Hey, and I live the life I love
I'm happy living the way I am


Road, road runner...
I'm always on the road




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Holland

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