Road Runner
Johnny and The G-Men Lyrics
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Let me live a life free and easy
Put a toothbrush in my hand
Let me be a travelling man
I'm a roadrunner, baby
Roadrunner
Roadrunner
I'm a road runner baby,
I'm a road runner,
You might look at me
And I'll be gone
Well you can love me if you wanna
But I do declare
When I get restless
I got to move somewhere
Yes, I'm a road runner baby,
Anywhere is my home
And I love the life I live
And I'm gonna live the life I love
Roadrunner baby
Roadrunner Roadrunner
Don't want no woman to tie me down
Gotta be free baby to roam around
All my life I've been like this
You can love me at your own risk
When the dust hits my shoes
I got the urge to move
'Cause I'm a road runner baby,
Gotta keep on, keepin' on
And I live the life I love
And I'm gonna love the life I live
Roadrunner baby
Roadrunner Roadrunner
The lyrics to Johnny and The G-Men's song Road Runner explore the persona of a man who cherishes his freedom and the road. He chides the value placed on money, preferring instead to live simply and travel. He identifies himself as a "road runner," one who cannot stay in one place for too long, always feeling restless and motivated to keep moving. The idea of being tied down to a particular place or person is unappealing to him. He relishes the thrill of adventure and being free to roam around.
The lyrics express a desire to live life on his own terms, moving as he pleases and living in a way that brings him joy. This is a theme that resonates with many people who hold the same values of freedom, simplicity and the lust for adventure. The song encourages listeners to examine their own lives and consider if they too need more movement and freedom in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Money, who needs it
I don't need money to live a happy life
Let me live a life free and easy
I want to live a simple and carefree life
Put a toothbrush in my hand
All I need is a toothbrush to travel and explore the world
Let me be a travelling man
I want to travel and see the world with no restrictions
I'm a roadrunner, baby
I'm a free-spirited traveler who can't stay in one place too long
Can't stay in one place too long
I get restless if I stay in one place for too long
You might look at me and I'll be gone
I'm always moving and never stay in one place for too long
Well you can love me if you wanna
You can love me, but I won't let anyone tie me down
When I get restless I got to move somewhere
I need to travel and explore when I feel restless
Anywhere is my home
I don't have a permanent home as I'm always on the move
And I love the life I live
I enjoy my free-spirited and adventurous lifestyle
And I'm gonna live the life I love
I'll continue to live my life the way I want to
Don't want no woman to tie me down
I don't want to be tied down in a relationship
Gotta be free baby to roam around
I need to be free to travel and explore without any restrictions
You can love me at your own risk
You can love me, but be aware that I won't stay in one place for too long
When the dust hits my shoes, I got the urge to move
I get restless and feel the need to travel when the conditions are right
Gotta keep on, keepin' on
I need to keep moving and exploring to feel alive
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