The Way Back
Blue Dogs Lyrics
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Me and Miss Tina just talking about cars
She says I'm tired of riding with you up to lover's leap
She says I'm tired I'm riding in this old truck
How can you stand to be seen in this dirty old heap
Well I heard what she said and I went downtown
I grabbed the first salesman that I found
I said I need an extended cab a Ford or GMC
He said son if a woman's involved with the choice you make
Here's some advice you might wanna take
You need to take a look around at these brand new SUVs
A sports utility vehicle, hell they're made for women and ain't got the
strength to pull
A billy goat out of a hard drivin' rain
He said, son you've been drivin' that truck to long
Your thinkin' is fuzzy and your mind is gone
Just come around here and let me show you just one thing
Don't you know the seats lay back
When you get in the way back
Of this brand new Jeep Cherokee
You can call her up and say that
We can get in the way back
And she'll find her way back to me
Well lover's leap is never gonna be the same
Cause we can sit cross legged and play a poker game
And Tina's made curtains for the windows so no one can see
Well insurance is high and that payment great
It's putting a strain on our budget
Taking food off our plate, so we decided to live in our brand new SUV
Don't you know the seats lay back
When you get in the way back
Of this brand new Jeep Cherokee
I remember the day that
We got in the way back
And she found her way back to me
Well it's been thirty-nine months since we signed this lease
Through a lot of tire kickers and a lot of police
Sneaking up on me and shining their light on me
Me and Miss Tina we got a family plan
We're gonna trade in our new home for a minivan
But we will never forget how we started our family
Don't you know the seats lay back
When you get in the way back
Of this brand new Jeep Cherokee
Well I called her up and said that
We oughta get in the way back
And you'll find your way back to me
Don't you know the seats lay back
When you get in the way back
Of this brand new Jeep Cherokee
It sure beats a haystack
As a matter of fact
Why don't you climb into the way back with me
The song "The Way Back" by Blue Dogs is a story about a man and a woman who are in love and try to find the best way to enjoy each other's company. They feel uncomfortable driving in the man's old pick-up truck, so they decide to purchase a brand new SUV. After trying different models, they finally find a Jeep Cherokee that suits them, and they make it their new home. They put up curtains in the windows, play poker games, and enjoy each other's company in the back of the Jeep.
The lyrics reveal how love can change an individual's mindset and priorities in life. The man is willing to spend all his money on a new vehicle to make his beloved happy, even if it means taking food off of their plates. Their love is the most important aspect of their lives, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to keep it alive. However, in the end, they realize that they need to make a responsible decision and trade in the SUV for a family minivan. The song highlights the power of love to transform individuals and the sacrifices people make to keep it.
Line by Line Meaning
In the back of my pick-up, out under the stars
The singer describes the location of where he was at the start of the story
Me and Miss Tina just talking about cars
The singer mentions his companion, Tina, and that they were discussing cars
She says I'm tired of riding with you up to lover's leap
Tina reveals her dissatisfaction with their current mode of travel to lover's leap
She says I'm tired I'm riding in this old truck
Tina directly expresses her discomfort in riding in the artist's old, worn-out truck
And as long as you're in it you're out of luck
Tina implies that it's unlucky to be in the artist's truck
How can you stand to be seen in this dirty old heap
Tina questions how the singer can tolerate driving and being seen in such a dirty and ugly truck
Well I heard what she said and I went downtown
The singer acknowledges Tina's complaints and decides to take action to address them by going to the city
I grabbed the first salesman that I found
The artist immediately seeks out a car salesman to help him fulfill Tina's wishes
I said I need an extended cab a Ford or GMC
The artist tells the salesman what he thinks he needs
He said son if a woman's involved with the choice you make
The salesman tells the artist that a woman has a significant say in a major purchase like a car
Here's some advice you might wanna take
The salesman offers the singer some advice for his situation with Tina
You need to take a look around at these brand new SUVs
The salesman recommends that the artist consider looking at some new SUVs as an alternative
A sports utility vehicle, hell they're made for women and ain't got the strength to pull a billy goat out of a hard drivin' rain
The salesman asserts that SUVs are specifically designed for women but also adds an exaggeration about their lack of strength
He said, son you've been drivin' that truck to long
The salesman comments on how the singer has had his old truck for too long
Your thinkin' is fuzzy and your mind is gone
The salesman suggests that the singer's mind has become muddled and is clouding his decision-making
Just come around here and let me show you just one thing
The salesman invites the artist to take a look at one specific car
Don't you know the seats lay back
The salesman points out the comfort features of the car he's showing the artist
When you get in the way back
He explains the specific location for the comfortable seats
Of this brand new Jeep Cherokee
The salesman reveals the make and model of the car he's trying to sell
You can call her up and say that
The artist is suggesting his plan of action to use the car as a way to impress Tina
We can get in the way back
He clarifies that they both can enjoy the comfortable seats in the car
And she'll find her way back to me
The artist is confident that Tina will come back to him once he shows her the new car
Well lover's leap is never gonna be the same
The singer implies that this romantic spot will change now that they have a new car
Cause we can sit cross legged and play a poker game
He describes how they can now have more relaxed activities in the new car
And Tina's made curtains for the windows so no one can see
Tina has personalized the car by adding curtains to the windows for privacy
Well insurance is high and that payment great
The singer is acknowledging that owning a new SUV is expensive, which comes with a significant monthly payment and insurance cost
It's putting a strain on our budget
The financial responsibility of having a new expensive SUV is affecting their finances
Taking food off our plate, so we decided to live in our brand new SUV
The artist admits that owning the new SUV is so pricy that they have to adjust their living arrangements to incorporate it
Well it's been thirty-nine months since we signed this lease
The artist notes the duration of ownership for the SUV
Through a lot of tire kickers and a lot of police
He reveals the problems they've dealt with since they acquired the new car
Sneaking up on me and shining their light on me
The singer is frustrated by the attention and scrutiny he gets from the police over his car
Me and Miss Tina we got a family plan
The artist talks about his future plans with Tina and how they're planning for a family
We're gonna trade in our new home for a minivan
They're going to trade the SUV for a more practical and family-friendly minivan
But we will never forget how we started our family
The artist and Tina will always remember the start of their journey together, impressed by the new car that brought them closer
It sure beats a haystack
The singer thinks the SUV is a substantial improvement compared to his old truck
As a matter of fact
The artist is emphasizing his point
Why don't you climb into the way back with me
The singer is inviting Tina to ride with him in the back seat of the car
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