Give Me the Road
Charlie Fink Lyrics

It's time to go, I'm taking flight
I am ready to leave and embark on a new journey.

From now on I travel light
I want to let go of baggage and not be held down by anything.

I want to break and be remade
I desire to change and become a better version of myself.

I want the truth that I try to evade
I seek honesty and authenticity, even when it is uncomfortable.

Go east or west, up or down
There are many directions to take in life.

Two ways to live
Ultimately, you can choose to live an active or passive life.

You swim or you drown
Either you survive and thrive or you sink and fail.

So keep your fists up
Be prepared for challenges and difficulties that come your way.

Or get knocked out
If you are not ready to face the challenges, you will fail.

Won't know you're hit
Sometimes life hits you hard, and you do not realize it until later.

'Till you hear the ten count
In boxing, the referee counts to ten, after which the match is over. This line signifies that, in life, you may not even know how hard you were hit until you are out of the game.

Cause the road is a boxer
The journey of life is like a boxing match, full of obstacles and challenges.

Swinging his right
The road has a strong punch and can be difficult to overcome.

A heavyweight champion
Life is not easy, and it is a struggle to stand up to its challenges.

That I'm gonna fight
The singer is ready to face the challenges of life and fight back.

Toe to toe, eye to eye
The artist is ready for a face-to-face match with life.

I'm gonna grapple
The artist is determined to wrestle with life's challenges.

With the muscle of life
The singer recognizes that life is a powerful opponent.

So give me the road
The singer is ready to take on the journey of life.

Give me the road
The artist reiterates their readiness to take on life's challenges.

I want to sing in a country bar
The artist desires to experience the joy of music and good company.

And get laid under a clear sky of stars
The artist desires to experience the love and passion that life has to offer.

No turning back, keep straight ahead
The singer is committed to their journey and will not turn back.

I'll light my patch with a cigarette
The artist is enjoying the present moment and will take pleasure in small things.

Cause the road is a matchstick
Life is full of opportunities for significant moments, and the singer is ready to experience them.

That I'm gonna strike
The singer is prepared to seize the day and make the most of their journey.

And hold it up burning
The singer will make the most of every moment they have and not let them pass idly by.

Into the night
The night signifies the unknown future, and the artist is ready to embrace it.

I need adventure, I need a spark
The artist desires excitement in life and experiences that will ignite their passion.

I'm now wasting my life in the dark
The singer realizes they were letting opportunities pass them by because they are fearful.