Road Fever
Foghat Lyrics


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Rod Price Dave Peverett - Knee Trembler Music - ASCAP
I'm back on the road and I ain't gonna stop,
Goin' to roll 'til I'm old, gonna rock 'til I drop.
Out of the smog, headin' into the sun,
I'm goin' to New Orleans, Bourbon Street here I come!

Road fever, wheels turnin' in the rain,
Road fever, fire burnin' in my brain,
Give her the gun, drive like a hurricane.

Got the heat up high, and the radio's on,
Diggin' rock and roll music while we're ridin' along.
Maybe Atlanta, may be Birmingham,
I know where I'm going, God knows where I am!

Road fever, wheels turnin' in the rain,
Road fever, fire burnin' in my brain,
Give her the gun, drive like a hurricane.

{Riffs, Dave - Solo, Riffs}
Speeding along like a bullet from a gun,
It's a three day ride, we're gonna make it in one.
I'm back on the road and I ain't gonna stop,
Goin' to roll 'til I'm old, gonna rock 'til I drop.

Road fever, wheels turnin' in the rain,
Road fever, fire burnin' in my brain,
Go driver go! Move like a hurricane.

{Riffs, Dave and Rod trading licks}
Woo!
Go driver go!
We're gone
Woo!
Yea, we're goin' to New Orleans
We're goin' to New Orleans




Look out here I come
Whoo!

Overall Meaning

The song "Road Fever" by Foghat is a classic rock tune that reflects the rockstar lifestyle and is mainly about the experience of being on the road. The lyrics depict a musician's journey to different places to perform rock music. The opening lines convey the feeling of restlessness and the urge to keep going, and the chorus stresses the theme of road fever – the passion and pure exhilaration of being constantly on the road. The singer talks about the journey to New Orleans, a city known for its vibrant musical culture, which enhances the element of musical passion and sensory pleasure in the song.


Furthermore, the lyrics and the melody together create an energetic vibe that intensifies the idea of road fever. The guitar solos, riffing, and trading licks also contribute to the instrumental aspect of the song, which is essential in classic rock. The high-speed drive, the rock and roll music, and the heat all fuel the sense of urgency and excitement that the song encapsulates. Additionally, the chorus "Give her the gun, drive like a hurricane" represents the urgency to move forward, push boundaries and make it big.


Overall, "Road Fever" is an ode to the rockstar lifestyle, where the journey of being on the road is just as essential as the final destination. The song celebrates the passion, energy, and freedom of being a musician.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm back on the road and I ain't gonna stop,
I am traveling again and I will not halt my journey.


Goin' to roll 'til I'm old, gonna rock 'til I drop.
I aim to keep on rocking and rolling until I'm an elderly person.


Out of the smog, headin' into the sun,
I'm leaving the city's polluted air and heading towards the bright sun.


I'm goin' to New Orleans, Bourbon Street here I come!
I'm traveling to New Orleans, and I'll be heading to Bourbon Street soon.


Road fever, wheels turnin' in the rain,
I'm excited about being on the road, and I'm going forward even in the rain.


Road fever, fire burnin' in my brain,
I'm passionate about the journey, and my feelings are intense.


Give her the gun, drive like a hurricane.
I'm pushing my vehicle to go faster like a forceful storm.


Got the heat up high, and the radio's on,
I have warmth in the vehicle and the radio is blasting music.


Diggin' rock and roll music while we're ridin' along.
I am thoroughly enjoying listening to rock and roll while I'm on the move.


Maybe Atlanta, may be Birmingham,
I might travel to Atlanta or Birmingham.


I know where I'm going, God knows where I am!
I'm clear about my destination, but my location is known only to God.


Speeding along like a bullet from a gun,
I'm driving very fast like a bullet that leaves a gun at a high velocity.


It's a three day ride, we're gonna make it in one.
Although it's a three-day journey, we're going to complete it in one day.


Go driver go! Move like a hurricane.
I'm urging the driver to go faster like a forceful storm.


We're gone
We are leaving this place.


Yea, we're goin' to New Orleans
Yes, we are headed to New Orleans.


We're goin' to New Orleans
We are traveling to New Orleans.


Look out here I come
I'm on my way, so be prepared for my arrival.


Whoo!
I am expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: DAVID PEVERETT, RODERICK PRICE

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