Down The Road
Dr. Nick Lyrics
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On a nickel and dime
Nowhere to go in a hurry and Im feeling all right
Blue skies overhead
Well, am I dreaming?
Is this really it?
Maybe take it fast, maybe take it real slow
Life turns and shakes the wind
Its a real love, it feels, on four wheels down the road we go
Yeah
Black top through the desert
Got the windows rolled
Mohave sun paints the sky those golden amber tones
Radio static, ocean waves
No city lights, just us for days
So down the road we go
Maybe take it fast, maybe take it real slow
Life turns and shakes the wind
Its a real love, it feels, on four wheels down the road we go
Never gonna look back now, no no
All the light; floods gather
Who really knows where were bound
I dont know
But Im ready to go down the road, wherever
Bright lights from the city coming on me fast
Three more exits Im home, but maybe Ill turn back, yeah
So down the road we go
Maybe take it fast, maybe take it real slow
Life turns and shakes the wind
Its a real love, it feels, on four wheels down the road we go
Dr. Nick's "Down The Road" is a song about freedom, adventure and the love for the open road. The first verse describes the singer's state of mind while driving down Route 40 with no particular destination in mind. He is taking his time, enjoying the beautiful scenery and the sound of the engine. The blue skies overhead seem almost unreal, like a dream. The chorus emphasizes the joy he feels on his journey, whether he's driving fast or slow, and how the experience is made even better by his love for his vehicle.
The second verse depicts the change of scenery as the singer drives through a desert. The beautiful golden tones of the Mohave sun paint the sky while the radio static and the sound of ocean waves provide a soundtrack to his journey. He feels like he's the only one on the road, and he's enjoying the isolation with his loved one. The bridge changes the mood of the song, as the singer realizes that he's gone too far to turn back now. He doesn't know where he's going, but he's ready to keep going down the road wherever it takes him, even if that means going back.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolling down R 40
Driving on Route 40
On a nickel and dime
With very little money
Nowhere to go in a hurry and I’m feeling all right
Without any time constraints and feeling good
Blue skies overhead
Clear skies above
Well, am I dreaming?
Is this too good to be true?
Is this really it?
Could this be reality?
So down the road we go
Continuing on our journey
Maybe take it fast, maybe take it real slow
Driving at a variable speed
Life turns and shakes the wind
Life is unpredictable
It’s a real love, it feels, on four wheels down the road we go
We are truly in love with our road trip
Black top through the desert
Traversing the desert on paved roads
Got the windows rolled
Car windows are down
Mohave sun paints the sky those golden amber tones
The setting sun is creating a beautiful, colorful sky
Radio static, ocean waves
Hearing both static and waves on the radio
No city lights, just us for days
No light pollution, only nature around us for days
Never gonna look back now, no no
No turning back on this trip
All the light; floods gather
Headlights are shining brightly
Who really knows where we’re bound
We don't have a definite destination
I don’t know
Uncertain of the journey's end
But I’m ready to go down the road, wherever
I'm prepared for whatever lies ahead on this journey
Bright lights from the city coming on me fast
Entering a metropolitan area quickly
Three more exits I’m home, but maybe I’ll turn back, yeah
Almost home, but considering continuing the road trip
It’s a real love, it feels, on four wheels down the road we go
We truly love this road trip, cruising on four wheels
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DR. STEVEN TRIP, DAVE RICHARD BASSETT, JOHN ISAAC CHARLES COGGINS, SKIP ARMSTRONG, STEVE STRINGS
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