All I Do Is Drive
Jason Isbell Lyrics

Well, I asked an old truck driver
The singer seeks insight into the life of a truck driver from an experienced driver.

Bout life out on the road
The singer wants to know what it's like to live and work as a truck driver.

If he does a lot of singing
The singer wonders if truck drivers frequently sing while driving.

When he's bringing in his load
The artist specifically wants to know if truck drivers sing while driving with cargo.

If there's a pretty waitress crying for him
The artist asks if the driver experiences romantic relationships on his driving routes.

Every hundred miles
The singer is curious if the driver frequently encounters romantic interests in his travels.

If he gets a lot of lovin'
The singer wishes to know if the driver engages in frequent sexual relationships as he travels.

And if he has a lot of smiles
The artist wants to know if the driver enjoys his job and has a positive attitude about it.

And I asked him if those trucking songs
The artist now inquires about the songs written about truck drivers that he hears on the radio.

Tell about a life like his
The artist is curious if the songs are accurate about the lives of truck drivers.

He said, 'if you want to know the truth about it
The veteran truck driver prepares to offer some first-hand information on trucking.

Here's the way it is'
The driver is about to provide some candid details about truck driving.

All I do is drive, drive, drive
The driver claims that all he does is drive his truck, day in and day out.

Try to stay alive
The driver emphasizes the danger of his job and the importance of staying safe on the road.

And keep my mind on my load
The driver must stay focused on his cargo while driving to prevent disasters.

Keep my eye upon the road
The driver must keep a vigilant watch on the road ahead to avoid accidents.

I got nothing in common with the any man
The driver emphasizes how different his job is from many other people's work and lifestyles.

Who's home every day at five
The driver contrasts his travels with those who work nine-to-five jobs and are home every evening.

Well, we shared a cup of coffee
The singer and the driver bond over a cup of coffee, which is a common interaction among truckers.

And then I had to warm it up
The coffee had grown cold, so the artist needed to reheat it before drinking.

And his greasy fingers trembled
The driver's fingers shook, perhaps from years of driving and holding onto the steering wheel for extended periods.

As he held onto the cup
Despite his trembling hands, the driver held onto the coffee cup.

And I said, 'don't you hear a lot of music
The singer is surprised that the driver doesn't listen to more music on the road.

See a lot of sights
The artist is curious if the driver enjoys looking at new and unique sights during his travels.

But if you'll tune into the Grand Ole Opry
The singer suggests a specific radio station for the driver to listen to.

Saturday night
The singer notes a specific day and time for tuning into this radio station.

Well, I'll dedicate you a trucking song
The singer offers to play a song specifically for the driver, one that may resonate with him.

To which you can relate'
The artist believes the song will be relatable to the driver's experiences on the road.

He said, 'you just do the singing
The driver isn't interested in the song; instead, he wants the artist to sing it.

And I'll do the driving mate'
The driver has no intention of listening to music while working and wants the singer to stick to driving.

If I get the fuel (fuel)
This line is a repeat of an earlier line, referring to the fuel needed for the truck to run.