On The Road
Dream Junkies Lyrics

Chasing days chasing days now
I am constantly moving from one day to the next, without stopping

Papa was a Rolling stone
My dad was always traveling and not present in my life

Can't see my face, see my face now
I am always on the road, so people rarely see my face

Papa said you're on your own
My dad told me I had to make it in life on my own

Living out a suitcase, I'm on the road now
I am living a transient lifestyle, traveling from place to place

There's a lot up on my mind, I need to slow it down
I have a lot of thoughts and worries, and I need to calm down

Coming through your city, for a good time
I am visiting your city to have a good time

Pray to God we make it, we'll be alright
I am relying on faith to get through the hardships of the road

Now a lot of y'all don't understand the work that we put in now
Many people do not fully appreciate the hard work we do

From the road to the shows to the interviews, I guess we got some fans now
We have gained some fans through our performances and interviews

I've been away from my loved ones for about a month at the least
I have been separated from my family for at least a month

To know my mama home praying is a comfort for me
Knowing that my mother is at home praying for me is a source of comfort

I'm fighting everyday to be the man I wanted to be
I am working hard every day to become the person I want to be

They say the devil won't be happy and he coming for me
I am aware that there may be obstacles ahead, but I am determined to stay strong

I give him hell before they put me in Heaven
I will fight hard to overcome any challenges and fulfill my goals

I want a Chevy Chevelle ever since I was like 7
I have wanted a Chevy Chevelle since I was a child

So I'm stepping with my blessings
I am grateful for all the good things in my life

I'm a tenant to a taint
I am not materialistic, and value spiritual things more

Not just the earthly goods, I'm talking heavenly things
I value spiritual blessings over material possessions

That's on my everything, I won't let him steal my soul
My soul is important to me, and I will not let anyone take that away

Tell my people I'm feeling confident than ever before
I am feeling more confident than ever, and want to share that with my loved ones

Questioning my motives for arriving in this moment
I am reflecting on why I am here, and what my goals are

What is it worth to gain the world and lose your soul
I am aware that material success can come at the cost of my spiritual well-being

I'm on the road but did I ever even own it
I am traveling a lot, but am not sure if I truly have control over my life

All I know is I ain't know it
I am confused and uncertain

Feeling like a man without a place to lay my head
I feel unsettled and without a stable home

Or I bury it in the sand, am I too close to the ledge
I am hesitant to face my problems or may be on the brink of a breakdown

Am I too close to the dead that I'm becoming them instead
I am worried that I am headed towards a path of despair and hopelessness

Doing my part to resurrect
I am trying my best to turn my life around

Feeling the earth's breathe, this is the worst yet
I am feeling the weight of life's challenges

Know I'm not perfect but why am I out here with you while my son is taking his first steps?
I am questioning why I am on the road pursuing my career while missing out on important moments with my family

Wife say I feel distant cause in the distance
My wife feels disconnected from me because of the physical and emotional distance between us

And I just wanna be a man, full of commitment
I want to be dependable and fully committed to my family

Soul provider in a void,
I am the emotional rock for my family

If I'm not the change I wanna see I can't make a difference
I understand that I am responsible for making changes in my life and can't rely on others to do it for me

Take it how you wanna take it, you know I can't fake it
I am being honest and authentic, and people can interpret that how they want

I'm just a rusty couch potato bringing home the bacon
I am a regular guy trying to provide for my family

Whenever I am on the road it's hard to practice patience
It is difficult for me to be patient when I am constantly traveling

Sometimes I go toe to toe with the show and that's motivation
I use the pressure and challenges of performing to motivate me

When I meet a person after that, like "yo we glad you're here"
I am grateful for the people who appreciate and support my work

I'm like that's nice to know, but you are unaware
I am grateful for the praise, but wish people knew the struggles and sacrifices behind my work

Of the fear that I carry in my heart
I have worries and fears that I keep to myself

That I would miss at least a part of wife and kids
I am worried that my career may cause me to miss important moments with my family

Man, I feel like Joan of Arch
I feel like a martyr or a hero fighting for a cause

You see, my wife think I'm turning up
My wife thinks I am enjoying my work and lifestyle

But inside I'm burning up
In reality, I am struggling with stress and anxiety

At the stake, I'm bringing home the steak and this is no mistake
I am putting in effort to bring home the financial support my family needs, despite the personal struggles

But I can't even sit and eat the meat that I done freaking slain
I am unable to fully enjoy my success and accomplishments

And I just want to lick the plate
I want to savor and fully enjoy the rewards of my hard work

I'm telling you it's no debate
I am very certain about my struggles and feelings

I swear your boy is underpaid and they want me to pay dues
I feel undervalued and undercompensated for my work

I'd rather pay attention to family than to pay fools
I prioritize my family over people or things that are not as important

I say to, anybody that think they want this life
I offer a warning to anyone who thinks they want my lifestyle

You gotta know the toll it takes and don't forget to pay your tolls
You must be aware of the hardships and sacrifices that come with this lifestyle

And then to pump your brakes, change your oil, get some gas
You must take care of yourself and your needs to maintain this lifestyle

Cause you don't know how long this vehicle gon' last
You never know when this lifestyle may come to an end

This vehicle could crash, and er'ybody die
The lifestyle may end suddenly and tragically

Cause the bus driver decided it was time to get high
The outcome may not be in your control, even if you take the necessary precautions

Now look we here on the road, and it's all about getting home
Despite the hardships and challenges, our ultimate goal is to return home

And it's all about having fun, and it's all about getting grown
In the meantime, we make the most of our experiences and use them to grow and learn

It's all about being out and about, turning all of your thoughts to rout
We embrace the opportunity to travel and explore, and use those experiences to inspire creativity

Taking all your experiences and turnin' them into a song
We use our experiences and struggles to create art and express ourselves