Garrett Dutton III (born October 3, 1972), better known as G. Love, is the … Read Full Bio ↴Garrett Dutton III (born October 3, 1972), better known as G. Love, is the front man for the band, G. Love & Special Sauce.

Dutton, born in Philadelphia, began playing guitar at age 8. He wrote his first song by the time he was in the 9th grade and began playing harmonica in a wire rack. Dutton credits Bob Dylan and John Hammond Jr., as well as then-contemporary "old school" hip-hop sounds of Run-DMC, the Beastie Boys, and Philadelphia's own Schooly D as influences.

Dutton, still in high school at Germantown Friends School, began playing solo on the streets of Philadelphia. After a year of college, he relocated to Boston, working as a fundraiser for Peace Action and playing wherever and whenever he could. One of his few indoor gigs at this time was a Boston bar called The Tam O'Shanter, where he met drummer Jeffrey "The Houseman" Clemens in January 1993. Dutton and Clemens began working as a duo, they were joined a few months later by bassist Jim "Jimi Jazz" Prescott and became the house band on Mondays at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The name G. Love doesn't really have that much of a story to it. The 'G' stands for Good as said in many radio interviews. He said in an interview that the 'Love' was just there because it sounded right.

G. Love featured Jack Johnson on his 1999 LP Philadelphonic playing an early version of Jack Johnson's "Rodeo Clowns" when Jack was an unknown artist. Jack later featured the song on his 2003 LP On and On.

Known nowadays for his excellent live shows, he is often seen touring with Jack Johnson, who signed G. Love to his record label Brushfire Records. He has made appearances on the records of artists such as Slightly Stoopid and Donavon Frankenreiter.

The Road
G. Love Lyrics

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Well the road is a lonely time
Well the road is a lonely time
Get back to you babe you know I'm trying

Well the road is a lonely night
Well the road is a lonely night
Sometimes it sure don't treat you right

When I sleep I dream of you
When I sleep I dream of you
When I wake I hope my dreams come true (they come true)
When I wake I hope my dreams come true

Well the road is a lonely life
Well the road is a lonely life
Sometimes I can't be satisfied

Well I'm crying when I think of you
Well I'm crying when I think of you
When I get home please say that you've been true (you've been true)
When I get home please say that you've been true

Well the road is a lonely time
Well the road is a lonely time

Get back to you babe you know I'm trying (yeah I'm trying)
Get back to you babe you know I'm trying (yeah I'm trying)

Get back to you babe you know I'm trying (yeah I'm trying)
Get back to you babe you know I'm trying

Overall Meaning

The song "The Road" by G. Love revolves around the theme of loneliness and separation. The repetition of the phrase, "Well the road is a lonely time," emphasizes the feelings of loneliness and isolation that come with being on the road, away from loved ones. The lyrics express the longing of the singer to be back with his beloved, and how his dreams revolve around her. The lines, "When I sleep I dream of you, when I wake I hope my dreams come true," highlight the intense feelings that the singer has for his love interest.

The chorus, "Get back to you babe you know I'm trying," shows that despite the difficulties of being away from the person he loves, the singer is still committed to trying to make things work. The song is a heartfelt expression of the challenges and difficulties of being away from those we love, and the determination to make things right despite those challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Well the road is a lonely time
Being on the road can be a very lonely experience

Get back to you babe you know I'm trying
Despite being lonely, I am working hard to return to you

Well the road is a lonely night
Even at nighttime, the road can still be a lonely place

Sometimes it sure don't treat you right
At times, the road can be unforgiving and make you feel mistreated

When I sleep I dream of you
You are always on my mind, even in my dreams

When I wake I hope my dreams come true (they come true)
I hope my dream of being with you again becomes a reality when I wake up

Well the road is a lonely life
Life on the road can be a solitary experience

Sometimes I can't be satisfied
Occasionally, even though I am trying, I am still discontent and unsatisfied

Well I'm crying when I think of you
Your memory brings me to tears even when I think of you

When I get home please say that you've been true (you've been true)
Upon my return, reassure me that you have remained faithful

Get back to you babe you know I'm trying (yeah I'm trying)
I am putting forth my best effort to return to you and our relationship