road
E. Dresch Lyrics

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(Trailers for sale
Trailers for sale
Trailers for sale)

I ain't got no cigarettes
It takes four hours of pushin' broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of means, by no means

King of the road

[Chorus:]
Trailers for sale or rent
Rooms to let, fifty cents
No cars, no pool, no pets
I ain't got no cigarettes
It takes four hours of pushin' broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of means, by no means
King of the road

(Take slower)

It takes four hours of pushin' broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of means, by no means
King of the road

(One more time)

[Chorus:]

Overall Meaning

E. Dresch's "Road" has a melancholic feel to it, perhaps due to its lyrics that speak of the struggles of life on the road. In the opening verse, the singer talks about the availability of trailers for sale, but how she doesn't have the means to purchase them. She reveals that she doesn't have cigarettes, and to buy a room, she would have to work four hours pushing a broom. The next verse talks about more establishments for rent, but with no cars, pools or pets. The phrase "king of the road" comes in, adding to the notion that life on the road can be lonely and difficult.

The chorus then repeats these lyrics, emphasizing the lack of material possessions and how much work it takes to attain even a basic living arrangement. The final verse ends with the same lyrics, perhaps conveying the cyclical nature of the singer's struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Trailers for sale
There are trailers available for purchase

I ain't got no cigarettes
I do not have any cigarettes

It takes four hours of pushin' broom
I have to work hard for a long time to earn money

To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
To afford a small, cheap living space

I'm a man of means, by no means
I am not wealthy, but I have enough to get by

King of the road
I am confident and independent

Trailers for sale or rent
There are trailers available for purchase or rent

Rooms to let, fifty cents
There are affordable rooms available for rent

No cars, no pool, no pets
There are no amenities, like cars, pools, or pets, available

I ain't got no cigarettes
I do not have any cigarettes

It takes four hours of pushin' broom
I have to work hard for a long time to earn money