Truck Drivin' Man
Hamilton IV George 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 IV George is a classic country tune about a truck driver who is proud of his profession. The lyrics describe the truck driver's love for coffee and his desire to listen to the old song that perfectly matches his profession - "Truck Drivin' Man." The singer stops at a roadhouse in Texas named "Hamburger Dan's," where he hears the old jukebox start playing the song. He feels that the song perfectly fits him and asks the waitress to play it again while he drinks his coffee.
The truck driver continues his journey towards San Antone, enjoying the rhythm of his truck wheels rolling. The song is an ode to the truck drivers in America, who are the backbone of the economy, delivering goods across the country. The lyrics are simple, but they capture the essence of the life of truck drivers, who are always on the move, looking forward to the next stop.
Overall, "Truck Drivin' Man" is an excellent example of country music that celebrates the American way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a truck drivin' man
I am a man who drives a truck for a living
Well I stopped at a road house in Texas a little place called Hamburger Dan's
I pulled over at a roadside restaurant in Texas called Hamburger Dan's
Heard that old jukebox start playing tune called the truck drivin' man
I heard the jukebox start playing a song called the truck drivin' man
The waitress then brought me up some coffee
The server then brought me a cup of coffee
I thanked her then called her back again
After thanking her, I called her back to request something else
I said that old song sure does fit me cause I'm a truck drivin' man
I told her that the song really fits me well as I am a truck driver
Pour me another cup of coffee for it is the best in the land
Please pour me another cup of coffee since it is the best one I have had
I put a nickel in the jukebox and play the truck drivin' man
I inserted a nickel in the jukebox to play the song truck drivin' man again
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 quickly drove off
I got them old truck wheels a rolling now I'm on my way to San Antone
My truck's wheels are moving and I am heading towards San Antonio
When I get my call up to glory they'll take me away from this land
When I die and go to heaven, I will leave this earthly realm
I'll head this old truck up to heaven cause I'm a truck drivin' man
In heaven, I will still be a truck driver and will drive my old truck there
Pour me another cup of coffee
Please pour me another cup of coffee
And play the truck drivin' man
And play the song truck drivin' man on the jukebox 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!