Truck Drivin' Man
Commander Cody \ Lost Planet Airmen Lyrics


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I stopped at a road house in Texas
A little place called hamburger dan's
I put a quarter in the jukebox
Play the truck drivin' man

The waitress she poured me some coffee
I thanked her and called her back again
I said this song sure does fit me
Cause I'm a truck drivin' man

Pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
I'll put a quarter in the jukebox
And play the truck drivin' man

I climbed up inside my old semi
And then like a flash I was gone
I had them old wheels rollin'
I'm on my way to San Antone

Pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
I'll put a quarter in the jukebox
And play the truck drivin' man

Pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
I'll put a quarter in the jukebox




And play the truck drivin' man
And play the truck drivin' man

Overall Meaning

The song "Truck Drivin' Man" by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen is an ode to the gritty, blue-collar job of being a truck driver. The lyrics tell the story of a truck driver who stops at a roadside diner in Texas for a cup of coffee and a chance to play his favorite song on the jukebox. He sings about his love for the road, and his passion for the freedom that comes with it. He climbs back into his truck and drives on to San Antone, leaving the diner behind as he travels down the long, winding highway.


The lyrics of this song capture the simple pleasures and hard work that come with being a truck driver. The singer showcases his love for his job by playing the truck drivin' man over and over again while drinking coffee, and then climbing back into his semi to hit the road. The song's up-tempo beat reflects the fast pace of life on the highway, and the lyrics convey a sense of adventure and excitement about the open road.


In conclusion, this song explores the psyche of a truck driver who spends his entire life on the highway, travelling from one place to another. The lyrics capture the resilience, tenacity and unrelenting spirit that truck drivers possess, and their willingness to do whatever it takes to complete their job. They are often unsung heroes, overlooked and taken for granted, but this song pays homage to their dedication and hard work.


Line by Line Meaning

I stopped at a road house in Texas
I made a pit stop at a small and cozy roadside eatery in Texas


A little place called hamburger dan's
It was a small establishment with a catchy name 'Hamburger Dan's'


I put a quarter in the jukebox
I inserted a coin into the jukebox machine so that I could listen to my favorite song


Play the truck drivin' man
I selected the song 'Truck Drivin' Man' to be played


The waitress she poured me some coffee
The polite and courteous waitress served me some coffee


I thanked her and called her back again
I thanked her for her service and requested her to serve me again


I said this song sure does fit me
I commented that this song seems to be written just for me


Cause I'm a truck drivin' man
As a professional truck driver, this song relates to me


Pour me another cup of coffee
I requested the waitress to pour me another cup of the delicious coffee


For it is the best in the land
I praised the quality and taste of the coffee


I climbed up inside my old semi
I got into my trusty old semi-truck


And then like a flash I was gone
In no time, I left the eatery and started driving towards San Antonio


I had them old wheels rollin'
My truck's wheels were spinning and I was making good progress on my journey


I'm on my way to San Antone
I'm heading towards San Antonio, Texas


And play the truck drivin' man
I selected the song 'Truck Drivin' Man' again to be played on the jukebox




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRY FELL

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