The Power of Independent Tru..
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The backbone of this country is the independent truck
The power of the trucker comes from his truck
Mm mm mm mm cab overhead

That's where those truckers generate their
Backbone, backbone, backbone, backbone
Mm mm mm mm mm mm fist in my face
Mm
Mm
Mm

Backbone, backbone, backbone, backbone
Move you move like an animal
Making a noise like an animal
Fornicate and fornicate
Sing a song about fornicate

Make you move like an animal
Making a noise like an animal
Bake a chicken and pluck an eye
We're gonna talk about mm mm

Sing a song about fornicate
Sing a song about fornicate
Fornicate and fornicate




Sing a song about fornicate
Backbone

Overall Meaning

The song "Power of Independent Trucking" by Big Black is a punk rock anthem that celebrates the power and resilience of independent truckers. The opening lines of the song declare that the backbone of the country is the independent trucker, highlighting the vital role these drivers play in keeping the economy moving. The power of the trucker, according to the lyrics, comes from the truck itself, an imposing and rugged machine that can conquer any terrain.


As the song progresses, the lyrics take on a more abstract and surreal quality. The repetition of the word "backbone" throughout the song becomes a sort of stampeding mantra, emphasizing the indomitable strength of the trucker. The lines "Move you move like an animal / Making a noise like an animal" suggest a primal, almost feral quality to these drivers, who must endure long hours and difficult conditions in order to deliver their cargo. Yet even amidst these hardships, the song celebrates the joy and freedom of the open road, with lines like "Bake a chicken and pluck an eye / We're gonna talk about mm mm / Sing a song about fornicate" expressing a sense of reckless abandon and wild adventure.


Overall, "Power of Independent Trucking" is a raucous and confrontational song that celebrates the outsider spirit of the independent trucker. Through its aggressive sonic assault and surreal lyrics, the song captures the grit, determination, and sheer badassery of those who make their living on the highways and back roads of this country.


Line by Line Meaning

The backbone of this country is the independent truck
The independent truck is a fundamental part of this country


The power of the trucker comes from his truck
The power of the trucker is derived from his truck


Mm mm mm mm cab overhead
The cab overhead is a point of emphasis


Backbone, backbone, backbone, backbone
The backbone of the trucker is emphasized through repetition


Mm mm mm mm mm mm fist in my face
The aggression and power of the trucker is emphasized


Move you move like an animal
The trucker moves with strength and purpose


Making a noise like an animal
The noise of the truck is likened to the noise of an animal


Fornicate and fornicate
The trucker engages in sexual activity


Sing a song about fornicate
The song is about the sexual activity of the trucker


Bake a chicken and pluck an eye
A nonsensical statement, potentially reflecting the chaotic nature of the trucking industry


We're gonna talk about mm mm
The song will continue on this train of thought


Sing a song about fornicate
The song is again about the sexual activity of the trucker


Backbone
The backbone of the trucker is once again highlighted




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