The pianist, singer and songwriter Edda Magnason grew up in the countryside… Read Full Bio ↴The pianist, singer and songwriter Edda Magnason grew up in the countryside of southern Sweden. Her father comes, as her name suggests, from Iceland. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2010 and she is now (30th of March, 2011) releasing “Goods”, her second album, along with her first single “Handsome”.
She has also toured with the well-known poetry slam-artist Emil Jensen.

Hit the Road Jack
Edda Magnason Lyrics

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Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back
no more no more no more no more

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back
no more (What do you say)

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back
no more no more no more no more

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back no more

Well woman oh woman don't treat me so mean
You're the meanest old woman that I've ever seen
I guess if you say so

I have to pack my things
and go (That's right)

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back
no more no more no more no more

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back
no more (What you say)

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back
no more no more no more no more

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back no more

Now baby listen baby
don't you treat me this a way
Cos I'll be back on my feet someday

Don't care if you do
Cos it's understood
You ain't got no money
You're just a no good

Well I guess if you say so
I have to pack my things
and go

Hit the road Jack
and don't come back
no more no more no more no more

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back no more
(What'd you say)

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back
no more no more no more no more

Hit the road Jack
and don't you come back
no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

and don't you come back no more

Overall Meaning

The song is about a woman who is mistreating her partner to the extent of pushing him out of their relationship. The song starts with the singer telling his partner to leave, and never return. The chorus is a chant that emphasizes the point of departure. He talks about how mean she is, and even though he will be back someday, he has to go for now. The lyrics show a man who is leaving a toxic partnership despite the struggle that he must go through.

The song talks about love gone wrong, which is a relatable scenario for many people. The woman in the song mistreats her lover and is only interested in his money. The lyrics are a representation of how some people are willing to do anything for love, but sometimes it's not enough. The man knows that he deserves better and decides to leave for his well-being. Overall, the song has a message of self-respect and leaving when a relationship becomes toxic.

Line by Line Meaning

Hit the road Jack
Leave my life and don't look back

and don't you come back
I don't want you in my life anymore

no more no more no more no more
I'm done with you, leave me alone

Well woman oh woman don't treat me so mean
Stop treating me badly, be kind to me

You're the meanest old woman that I've ever seen
You're the worst person I've ever met

I guess if you say so
Fine, I'll do what you want

I have to pack my things
I'm leaving you and taking my belongings

and go (That's right)
I'm leaving and I won't be coming back

Now baby listen baby
Listen to me

don't you treat me this a way
Stop treating me badly

Cos I'll be back on my feet someday
I'll recover and move on from you