wheels
Emmylou Harris & The Hot Band Lyrics
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Can't be sold, can't be bought
Yeah, love that don't try to be somethin' it's not
Well, all I need is a love that's real
None can rob and none can steal
Hey, love that moves like a drivin' wheel
All I want is a drivin' wheel
All 'round love my ideal
Well, all I want is love that's right
To hold onto with all my might
Hey, early in the mornin' and late at night
Well, all I want is drivin' wheel
All I want is a drivin' wheel
Hey, all 'round love my ideal
Hey, and all I want is a drivin' wheel
All I want is a drivin' wheel
Hey, all 'round love my ideal
All I want is a drivin' wheel
All I want is a drivin' wheel
Well, all 'round love my ideal
The lyrics of Emmylou Harris's song, Wheels, express the singer's desire for love that is authentic, genuine, and real. She wants a love that cannot be bought or sold and does not pretend to be something it is not. She craves a love that is pure and moves like a driving wheel. In essence, she wants nothing more but an ideal all-round kind of love.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, "All I want is a driving wheel, all 'round love my ideal," which brings a sense of longing and emphasis to the message of the song. Harris and the songwriters are communicating to the listener that they are tired of false love, fake relationships, and shallow connections.
The lyrics embody a theme of authenticity and realness, which is central to the Americana genre. It is a song that speaks to the longing for a genuine relationship, a search that is not unique to Harris but resonates with listeners who have experienced the same. The lyrics convey a deep longing for a steadfast love that will be with you through thick and thin, a love that will not change with the changing seasons of life but stays strong like a driving wheel.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, all I want is a love that's hot
I am seeking a passionate and intense love
Can't be sold, can't be bought
This love cannot be acquired with money or possessions
Yeah, love that don't try to be somethin' it's not
I want a love that is genuine and does not pretend to be anything else
Well, all I need is a love that's real
I require a love that is authentic and not fake
None can rob and none can steal
This love cannot be taken away or lost by anyone else
Hey, love that moves like a drivin' wheel
I desire a love that is powerful and propels me forward
Well, all I want is drivin' wheel
I long for a love that drives me towards my goals and dreams
All I want is a drivin' wheel
My ideal love is one that motivates and inspires me
All 'round love my ideal
A love that embodies all of these qualities is what I seek
Well, all I want is love that's right
I am looking for a love that is morally correct and ethical
To hold onto with all my might
I want to hold onto this love tightly and never let go
Hey, early in the mornin' and late at night
This love is important to me at all times, day and night
Hey, and all I want is a drivin' wheel
This powerful and inspiring love is all I desire
All 'round love my ideal
I have a clear picture of my perfect love and it encompasses all of these traits
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: BURNETT SWAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Barbara Ann
Beautiful job on harmony and Emmylou at her best!
Dean Allen
What a band! And she's a wonderful as always.
Jeremy Husmann
This is so... great.
Dean Allen
Excellent! Not the version I was looking for but REALLY good. Is that Steve Jordan on drums?
altcountryguitar
Buddy Miller---the ne plus ultra of all musical condiments---everything with him added to the recipe just tastes better, doncha think? Killer version of the tune here.
Number Nine
Spyboy with Buddy Miller is my favorite Emmylou Harris band next to The Fallen Angels with Gram.
Matt Thompson
Cool band.
The Wunschen Channel
No problem Russ, somehow she continues to get better as years go by. Wunch
Dean Allen
EXCELENT TAKE!
Margaret Ross
It occured to me that Emmylou feels close to Gram when she sings one of his songs.