On the road
Deadline Lyrics


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Back on the road again
No money no food and dirty clothes
Don't know which way to go
Or if we'll even make the show?
Crashed into a petrol pump there goes my insurance lump
I just want out of here
Someone gives me a fucking beer
[Ref:]
TONIGHT, TONIGHT...IT'LL BE ALRIGHT
TONIGHT, TONIGHT...I'M GONNA MAKE IT RIGHT
SOMEONE GET ME OUT OF HERE

Next day we're up again
Slept rough yet again
Heading into no man's land
With a tongue that feels like desert sand
6 stitches from a bicycle ride
It's a shame I cannot hide
3 pasta meals per day
And a pittance for our fucking pay but...

[Ref]

Now we're on our way back home
Still no signal on the phone
Just wanna eat some grub
And have a night out down the pub
Here I stare at the van again
Everyone is sleeping on everything




They all gonna feel the same
Homeward bound from where we came cos...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "On the Road" by Deadline are very relatable for any struggling musician or artist who is on the road, away from home, performing at shows, and trying to make ends meet. The first verse describes the difficulties faced by the band members, who have no money, no food, and dirty clothes after touring. They are clueless about which way to go and if they will make it to their next show. The band then crashes into a petrol pump, leading to an unexpected insurance payout. The only thing that can save them in this situation is a cold beer from a generous stranger.


In the second verse, the band wakes up and heads towards their next destination, which is a no man's land. They continue to face struggles with physical injuries like stitches from a bicycle ride and a dry mouth like desert sand. However, they continue to work hard, eating pasta three times a day and receiving only a small amount of pay. They keep pushing forward to make it to their destination and to provide for themselves.


The chorus provides the promise of hope that the band members hold onto: tonight, everything will be alright, and they will make everything right. All they need is someone to get them out of this situation. The final verse shows that the journey is almost over, and they are finally heading back home with no signal on the phone. However, they still face the same struggles that they did at the beginning of the song. With everyone sleeping in the van, they long for a home-cooked meal and a night out at the pub.


Overall, "On the Road" is a powerful anthem for musicians and artists everywhere who understand the struggles of being away from home, trying to make a living while doing what they love.


Line by Line Meaning

Back on the road again
Starting another journey on the road


No money no food and dirty clothes
Being completely broke, hungry, and wearing worn out clothes


Don't know which way to go
Being indecisive and unsure of which direction to take


Or if we'll even make the show?
Doubting if they will arrive on time for their performance


Crashed into a petrol pump there goes my insurance lump
Having a car accident and losing their insurance money


I just want out of here
Feeling a sense of discomfort and wanting to leave the current situation


Someone give me a fucking beer
Turning to alcohol to relieve stress and cope with the situation


TONIGHT, TONIGHT...IT'LL BE ALRIGHT
Repeating that everything will be okay and trying to remain optimistic


TONIGHT, TONIGHT...I'M GONNA MAKE IT RIGHT
Being determined to make sure everything goes smoothly


SOMEONE GET ME OUT OF HERE
Asking for help to escape the current situation


Next day we're up again
Waking up and starting another day on the road


Slept rough yet again
Having to sleep uncomfortably once again


Heading into no man's land
Going into an isolated and unknown area


With a tongue that feels like desert sand
Their mouth feeling extremely dry and dehydrated


6 stitches from a bicycle ride
Having gotten hurt from a bike ride and having to get stitches


It's a shame I cannot hide
Feeling embarrassed about the injury and not being able to conceal it


3 pasta meals per day
Having to eat cheap and basic meals to survive


And a pittance for our fucking pay but...
Being paid barely enough to make ends meet and continue on the road


Now we're on our way back home
Heading back to their starting point


Still no signal on the phone
Not being able to communicate with others due to weak phone signals


Just wanna eat some grub
Craving for some good food and sustenance


And have a night out down the pub
Wanting to relax and have fun after enduring the difficult journey


Here I stare at the van again
Looking at the means of transportation that brought them on the journey


Everyone is sleeping on everything
Sleeping on any available surface due to exhaustion from the journey


They all gonna feel the same
Understanding that everyone else feels the same way and went through the same difficulties


Homeward bound from where we came cos...
Going back to where they started from and completing the journey.




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