End of the Road
Elvis Presley Jerry Lee Lewis Carl Perkins Lyrics


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Well the way is dark
The night is long
I don't care if I never get home
I'm waiting

At the end of the road
Well the stars may not shine
Neither the moon
What the heck we don't want no moon

I'm waiting
At the end of the road
You can jump in my Ford and give it some gas
Pull out the front, don't give me no sass

Take your foot slap it on the floor
When you get ahead we'll rock some more
Oh the way is dark
The night is long

I don't care if I never get home
I'm waiting
At the end of the road
You can jump in my Ford and give it some gas

Flip out the front, don't give me no sass
Take your foot slap it on the floor
When you get ahead we'll rock some more
Well the way is dark

The night is long
I don't care if I never get home




I'm waiting
At the end of the road

Overall Meaning

"End of the Road" is a classic rock and roll song that was performed by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins in a jam session. The lyrics depict a feeling of being lost, but not worrying about getting home because the person is waiting at the end of the road. The way is dark and the night is long, but it doesn't matter because they're already where they want to be. The line "What the heck we don't want no moon" adds to the reckless and carefree attitude of the song, implying that they don't need any light to guide them as they drive down the road in their Ford. The repeated phrases and playful language emphasize the simplicity and fun-loving nature of the song, which fits perfectly with the rock and roll genre.


Overall, "End of the Road" is a song about living in the moment and enjoying the ride, regardless of where it takes you. The lyrics reflect a common theme in rock and roll, which is a desire for freedom and a rejection of social norms. In this sense, the song can be seen as an anthem for rebellious youth, who are willing to take risks and follow their own path, rather than conforming to society's expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Well the way is dark
Even if we can't see what's ahead, we'll stay on course


The night is long
This journey is long and tiring


I don't care if I never get home
The destination is less important than the experience


I'm waiting
I'm anticipating what lies ahead


At the end of the road
That's where we're headed


Well the stars may not shine
We don't need external validation to know we're on the right path


Neither the moon
We don't need any extra help or guidance


What the heck we don't want no moon
We don't need any distractions or obstacles


You can jump in my Ford and give it some gas
We're in this together, let's accelerate and make progress


Pull out the front, don't give me no sass
Don't hold back, let's charge ahead


Take your foot slap it on the floor
Put in the effort and push forward


When you get ahead we'll rock some more
Once we reach our goal, we'll celebrate and enjoy ourselves


Oh the way is dark
We don't know what's ahead, but we're not afraid


The night is long
This journey may take a while, but we'll persevere


I'm waiting
We're ready and focused on what lies ahead


At the end of the road
We'll reach our destination soon enough




Lyrics © BRASSTACKS ALLIANCE
Written by: JERRY LEE LEWIS

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