David Gates (guitar, keyboards, bass and vocals) and Jimmy Griffin (guitar and vocals) formed the group in 1968, adding Robb Royer (guitar, bass and vocals of Pleasure Faire) before signing to Elektra Records. Bread, the band's debut album as a trio, was a failure. The band became a quartet beginning with their second album, On The Waters, bringing in Mike Botts as permanent drummer. This time their efforts quickly established Bread as a major act, hitting the mainstream with the #1 hit "Make It With You" in 1970. Bread began touring and recording the 1971 album titled Manna, which included their most enduring hit, "If."
Royer left the group after three albums to pursue other interests. He was replaced by Larry Knechtel (keyboards, bass, guitar, harmonica), a top session player from the Los Angeles scene. Knechtel's credits included records by Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, The Monkees, Jan and Dean, Johnny Rivers and Simon & Garfunkel. In 1972 Bread released the highly successful album titled Baby I'm-a Want You, followed by another hit album, Guitar Man. Tensions existed between Gates and Griffin, however. Elektra had been invariably choosing Gates' songs for the A-sides of the singles; Griffin felt that the singles should have been split between the two, however.
By 1973 the band members sensed that they had taken Bread as far as they could, so they disbanded. Gates and Griffin then began solo careers, with mixed results. After reuniting in 1976, Bread released the album Lost Without Your Love in January 1977. The title track was the band's last top-ten hit, peaking at number 9 on the singles chart. The comeback album was also RIAA-certified Gold®.
2. Bread (Joe Kosnow) is a rapper from Portland, ME.
Truckin'
Bread Lyrics
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Get outta my way
Always in a hurry
Always in between
That's where you can find me
Truckin' down the highway
Sittin' in the cab of
A ten ton machine
In old run down cafes
Some day I'm gonna find me a woman
Rich enough to pay my way
Gonna make some inroads
Drivin' home a payload
Truckin' down the highway
Like you never seen
Gettin' pretty tired of lookin'
In truck stop cabarets
Some day I'm gonna find me a woman
Rich enough to pay my way
Then you're gonna find me
Truckin' down the highway
Sittin' in the back seat
Of a long limousine
The song "Truckin'" by the band Bread is a classic rock ballad that highlights the life of a truck driver who is always on the move. The lyrics begin by painting a picture of the singer driving down the highway, always in a hurry and in between different destinations. The singer then expresses his exhaustion from constantly stopping at old run-down cafes and truck stop cabarets. He dreams of finding a wealthy woman who could pay his way and help him live a better life. However, the line "always in between" suggests that the driver may be stuck in this lifestyle for the unforeseeable future.
As the song progresses, the singer remains steadfast in his purpose, driving home a payload, as he still finds himself alone and tired of constantly looking for someone to help him. The chorus repeats the phrase "Truckin' down the highway like you never seen," emphasizing the excitement and adventure of constantly being on the move, but also highlighting how this lifestyle can be isolating.
The final verse reveals the singer's dreams of a more luxurious life, sitting in the back seat of a long limousine. However, the fact that he is still traveling suggests that he has not yet achieved his goals.
Overall, "Truckin'" is an insightful commentary on the ups and downs of the truck driver lifestyle, and the longing for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
Truckin' down the highway
Moving forward through life
Get outta my way
Don't let obstacles stop you
Always in a hurry
Constantly seeking new opportunities
Always in between
Not settling for one thing in life
That's where you can find me
This is who I am and where I belong
Sittin' in the cab of a ten ton machine
Working hard in a challenging but rewarding job
Gettin' pretty tired of stoppin' in old run down cafes
Wanting to achieve more in life
Some day I'm gonna find me a woman rich enough to pay my way
Aspiring to have financial stability and success
Gonna make some inroads drivin' home a payload
Making progress and achieving goals
Truckin' down the highway like you never seen
Going after life with full force and determination
Gettin' pretty tired of lookin' in truck stop cabarets
Feeling ready for something more fulfilling
Then you're gonna find me truckin' down the highway
Continuing to move forward despite challenges
Sittin' in the back seat of a long limousine
Achieving great success and living a comfortable life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ARTHUR GRIFFIN, ROBB ROYER
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Hunter Sullivan
on Lost Without Your Love
Lost and all alone
I always thought that I could make it on my own
But since you left I hardly make it through the day
My tears get in the way, and I need you back to stay
I wonder through the night
And search the world for the words to make it right
All I want is the way it used to be
With you here close to me
And I've got to make you see,
That I'm lost with out your love
Life without you isn't worth the trouble of
I'm as helpless as a ship without a wheel,
A touch without a feel
I can't believe its real
And someday soon I'll wake and find my heart won't have to break
Yes, I'm lost with out your love
Life without you isn't worth the trouble of
All I want is just the way it used to be
I need you here with me
Oh darling can't you see,
If we had love before we can have it back once more