Truck Drivin' Man
George Hamilton IV Lyrics
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Well I stopped at a road house in Texas a little place called Hamburger Dan's
Heard that old jukebox start playing tune called the truck drivin' man
The waitress then brought me up some coffee
I thanked her then called her back again
I said that old song sure does fit me cause I'm a truck drivin' man
Pour me another cup of coffee for it is the best in the land
Well I climbed back aboard my old semi and then like a flash I was gone
I got them old truck wheels a rolling now I'm on my way to San Antone
When I get my call up to glory they'll take me away from this land
I'll head this old truck up to heaven cause I'm a truck drivin' man
Pour me another cup of coffee
And play the truck drivin' man
The song "Truck Drivin' Man" by George Hamilton IV is a country classic that depicts the life of a truck driver on the road, traveling from one place to another, always on the move. The first few lyrics describe a stop at a diner in Texas, where he hears the "trucker anthem," "Truck Drivin' Man" playing on the jukebox. He asks the waitress to pour him another cup of coffee as he settles in to listen to the song, which he feels represents him perfectly. He then climbs back aboard his semi-truck and takes off down the highway, on his way to San Antone. The last verse is about his eventual death, and how his truck will take him to heaven when he dies.
The song portrays the life of a truck driver, who is always moving, always on the road, and always ready to get behind the wheel of his big rig. This lifestyle can be lonely and often involves long hours, but the singer of the song seems to be content with it. He finds a sense of satisfaction in his work, and the song implies that he wouldn't want to be doing anything else.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a truck drivin' man
I am a man who works as a truck driver for a living.
Well, I stopped at a road house in Texas, a little place called Hamburger Dan's
I made a stop at a small restaurant in Texas called Hamburger Dan's.
Heard that old jukebox start playing tune called the truck drivin' man
I heard a song called 'Truck Drivin' Man' start playing on the jukebox.
The waitress then brought me up some coffee
The waitress then brought me a cup of coffee.
I thanked her then called her back again
I thanked the waitress and asked her to bring me another cup of coffee later.
I said that old song sure does fit me cause I'm a truck drivin' man
I commented that the song fits me well because I am a truck driver.
Pour me another cup of coffee for it is the best in the land
Please give me another cup of coffee since it is the best in the area.
I put a nickel in the jukebox and play the truck drivin' man
I inserted a nickel into the jukebox to play the song 'Truck Drivin' Man.'
Well I climbed back aboard my old semi and then like a flash I was gone
I got back into my old semi-truck and took off quickly.
I got them old truck wheels a-rolling now I'm on my way to San Antone
I got the old truck wheels rolling and am now driving towards San Antonio.
When I get my call up to glory they'll take me away from this land
When I pass away, I believe I will go to heaven.
I'll head this old truck up to heaven cause I'm a truck drivin' man
I believe that when I go to heaven, I will still be driving my truck.
Pour me another cup of coffee and play the truck drivin' man
Please give me another cup of coffee and play the song 'Truck Drivin' Man' again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Terry Fell
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John Montague
Written and first recorded in 1954 by Terry Fell, appearing as the flip side of his "Don't Drop It" (a #4 hit Billboard c&w hit that summer) on X 0010.
"X" was an RCA Victor subsidiary (!954-55), the catalog taking on the new name "Vik" in January 1956. "Truck Driving Man" was also covered by Red Steagall in 1976.
Sonny Dave
Great country truck driving song. Done so well by George Hamilton IV. Written by Terry Fell.
Chris Niles
Awesome song! Country and trucking!