Gravel Road
Clutch Lyrics
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I'm goin' down that gravel, gonnatake the right hand road
And I ain't gonna stoppin' til my baby's home
That girl I'm lovin' got that great long curly hair
That girl I'm lovin' got that great long curly hair
But her mother and her father sure don't want me there
I got to study some scheme, Lord, to get my baby back to herself
Lord, I love that woman, I don't want nobody else
I looked down that road just as far as I could see
There was a bunch of women, and, they be followin' me
Well, the brook run into the ocean, the ocean run into that deep, deep, deep blue sea
The brook run into the ocean, the river run into that deep, deep, deep blue sea
You ought to seen the women, Lord, they be fishing after me
The song “Gravel Road” by Clutch is a classic blues song, with lyrics that speak of a man who is in love with a woman whose parents disapprove of him. The man is determined to find a way to be with his love, so he sets off down a gravel road, taking the right-hand turn, and vows not to stop until he gets to his woman. He describes her as having long, curly hair, which he loves, but her parents don’t want him around. He knows he’ll have to come up with a plan to get her to come back to him, but he’s determined to do it, as he doesn’t want any other woman.
The lyrics are simple yet powerful, conveying the passion and determination of a man in love. The gravel road represents the rough journey ahead, while the ocean and the deep blue sea represent the unknown, and the obstacles that the man must overcome to be with his woman. The women fishing after him represent the temptations along the way, but he’s determined to stay loyal to his love.
The song is a classic blues song that speaks of the struggles of love, and the journey that a person must go through to be with the one they love. It’s a reminder that love is not always easy, and that sometimes we must overcome obstacles to be with the ones we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm goin' down that gravel, gonna take the right hand road
I am taking the path less traveled to achieve my goal.
And I ain't gonna stoppin' til my baby's home
I won't give up until my lover is by my side.
That girl I'm lovin' got that great long curly hair
The woman I love is incredibly attractive to me.
But her mother and her father sure don't want me there
Unfortunately, her parents disapprove of me.
I got to study some scheme, lord to get my baby back to herself
I need to devise a plan to help my partner find her true self.
Lord, I love that woman, I don't want nobody else
My love for her is so great, no one else compares.
I looked down that road just as far as I could see
I took a moment to reflect on the long journey ahead of me.
There was a bunch of women, and, they be followin' me
Other women are showing interest in me due to my determination and confidence.
The brook run into the ocean, the river run into that deep, deep, deep blue sea
Life is unpredictable and full of mysteries, much like the deep blue sea.
You ought to seen the women, Lord, they be fishing after me
Women are pursuing me relentlessly due to my charismatic charm.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED MCDOWELL
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@RaiderDonnie
Lyrics -
I'm goin' down that gravel, gonna take the right hand road
I'm goin' down that gravel, gonnatake the right hand road
And I ain't gonna stoppin' til my baby's home
That girl I'm lovin' got that great long curly hair
That girl I'm lovin' got that great long curly hair
But her mother and her father sure don't want me there
I got to study some scheme, lord to get my baby back to herself
I got to study some scheme, Lord, to get my baby back to herself
Lord, I love that woman, I don't want nobody else
I looked down that road just as far as I could see
There was a bunch of women, and, they be followin' me
Well, the brook run into the ocean, the ocean run into that deep, deep, deep blue sea
The brook run into the ocean, the river run into that deep, deep, deep blue sea
You ought to seen the women, Lord, they be fishing after me
@jasonfritsch827
The best part about Clutch is that just when I think I know about all their awesome songs, I end up finding five more.
@thomascrowley8374
true story,
no horrible song's and a great live show
@nojdj3273
The Regulator, Ghost, and Mob Goes Wild are their masterpieces. If you haven't heard them, get ready to get blown the fuck out.
@boofert.washington2499
No Jdj the whole robot hive album is genius
@unstablegames6584
Wes J. What a bout blast Tirant
@Brooner47
Thomas Crowley and electric worry!
@annavanwie7135
Why won't they play good music like this on the radio? Real rock and roll still exists!
@JD2CYLINDERNUT
I don’t always listen to Clutch but when I do so does the car next to me.....
@ispybutterfly
C!AF
@madmesh978
Yawn the most boring cleshay on you tube