Love Junk
Diesel Lyrics


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If you're looking for parts
I got what you need
I got a heart tin plated
And a soul of steel
Or take me as I am and just
Drive me away
I might look like a wreck
But my ride is still OK
Pile me with your love junk
I'm your junkyard man
Pile me with your love junk
I'm a junkyard man

First verse

I was left by the wayside
By my previous owner
She took me for a day
See I was just a loaner
She found me at the body shop
Where her other had broken down
It was love at first sight
So she drove me out of town

Chorus

I was rustin' away
Till ya found me here
My motor was chokin'
And I just couldn't steer
But just when I thought
I'd never get a buyer
well you juiced me right up
And you put air in my tires

Chorus

You might get a little dirty
But baby never you mind
I ain't some squeaky clean wheeler
I know I'm covered in grime
But I just keep rollin'
With a reputation that's soiled
I ain't got no log books
And no one's ever checked my oil





First verse and chorus

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Junk" by Diesel is about a man who compares himself to a junkyard. He tells the listener that he has a heart made of tin and a soul of steel, implying that he is resilient and tough. He also says that he may look like a wreck on the outside, but his ride is still okay. The chorus of the song talks about how the man was left by his previous owner and how he was rusting away until a new owner came along and fixed him up. The new owner piles him with her love junk, essentially filling him up with love and affection, making him feel complete and whole again.


The lyrics of the song are not only about the man being compared to a junkyard, but it also seems to be about finding acceptance and love in someone else. The man was left by his previous owner, and he was rusting away until someone else came along and fixed him up. He seems to be asking the listener to take him as he is and drive him away, accepting his flaws and shortcomings.


In conclusion, "Love Junk" by Diesel is a song about finding love and acceptance in someone else, even if it means accepting their flaws and shortcomings.


Line by Line Meaning

If you're looking for parts
If you are searching for someone who has been broken and needs to be fixed


I got what you need
I have the qualities that you are looking for


I got a heart tin plated
I have a strong, resilient heart that is protected by metal


And a soul of steel
I have a tough and durable spirit


Or take me as I am and just
You can accept me for who I am without trying to change me


Drive me away
Take me with you


I might look like a wreck
I may appear to be in bad shape


But my ride is still OK
But I am still capable of moving forward


Pile me with your love junk
Fill me with all the love and affection that you have to offer


I'm your junkyard man
I am the one who can turn your broken heart into something beautiful again


I was left by the wayside
I was abandoned and forgotten


By my previous owner
By the person who used to care for me


She took me for a day
She only used me for a short time


See I was just a loaner
I was just borrowed temporarily


She found me at the body shop
She discovered me when I was being repaired


Where her other had broken down
Where her previous partner had failed her


It was love at first sight
She fell in love with me immediately


So she drove me out of town
So she took me away with her


I was rustin' away
I was deteriorating and decaying


Till ya found me here
Until you came into my life


My motor was chokin'
I was struggling to function properly


And I just couldn't steer
I had lost my sense of direction


But just when I thought
Just when I had given up hope


I'd never get a buyer
That I would never find someone who truly wanted me


well you juiced me right up
You gave me the energy and motivation to keep moving forward


And you put air in my tires
You gave me the support and stability that I needed


You might get a little dirty
You might have to get a little messy


But baby never you mind
But don't worry about it


I ain't some squeaky clean wheeler
I am not a perfect or pristine type of person


I know I'm covered in grime
I know that I am flawed


But I just keep rollin'
But I keep moving forward regardless


With a reputation that's soiled
With a flawed reputation


I ain't got no log books
I do not keep track of my past mistakes or failures


And no one's ever checked my oil
And no one has ever tried to fix me before.




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@dagoelius

massively underated song. great riff.

@weburnitatbothends

Gets better and better with age

@gJf34

Bloody oath the clothes are very 90s tho lol

@fuckksoul

One of the best Aussie artists ever

@miltonhatzigeorgiou9022

I love this song. Great Artist. Good music and lyrics. This Song Rocks ! ❤️

@shannonbourne8751

The first CD single I ever bought.

@GoodMrDawes

Had this track in my head for 30 years

@jodiestonehill9318

He's always been my favourite muso. ..but I giggle at the oversized beret and red baseball cap, ☺️ .

@salsmell6815

Haaa love this song!!love junk!!❤

@leamog

dem hats

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