Rock N' Roll Pain Train
Kid Rock & The Twisted Brown Trucker Band Lyrics
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I paid my own way
I carried my own load
I never ask too much from no one
I was much too proud
All I ever wanted
Was to play my music for a sold out crowd
They say I had it all
6 foot 1
I walked around like I was 10 feet tall
Did you see me shine
Where the hell were you now
Detroit City back in '99
Stoned out of my mind
On that rock n' roll pain train
I had to slow things down
I live out in the woods now
It helps me keep my feet on the ground
Life's been good to me so far
Hope it's been kind to you
Stand strong in the storms of life
The sun will always shine on you
Now I've been rollin' on love and lust
I ride around on this million dollar bus
But this bus is just a bus man
I can't sleep at night
Man I miss my babies
And I'd really like to fuck my wife
But she ain't here tonight
On that rock n' roll pain train
After the lights go down
I live out in the woods now
It helps me keep my feet on the ground
Life's been good to me so far
Hope it's been kind to you
Stand strong in the storms of life
The sun will always shine on you
I've seen this train wreck
Time and time again
I felt It's pain
I've seen it take my friends
You've got to stop and take a look man
Or life will pass you by
Get you a guitar and a good song
That's all you really need to ride
On that rock n' roll pain train
I can't slow it down
The music and the whiskey
Don't it make you want to get loud
Life's been good to me so far
Hope It's been kind to you
Stand strong in the storms of life
The sun will always shine on you
The sun will always shine on you
In Kid Rock & The Twisted Brown Trucker Band's song Rock 'n' Roll Pain Train, Kid Rock talks about his 15 years of struggling to become a successful musician. He explains how he paid his way, carried his own load, and never asked anyone for anything. Kid Rock expresses that he was too proud to ask for help and that all he ever wanted was to play music for sold-out crowds. He explains that he had everything that people thought he needed: bitches, money, and fame, but was still feeling empty and alone. Kid Rock then talks about his experiences in Detroit City back in '99, where he was stoned out of his mind on rock n' roll pain train. Kid Rock offers advice to others to have a good life by standing strong in the storms of life and reminds them that the sun will always shine on them.
Line by Line Meaning
15 years on this lonely road
I've been traveling down this path for 15 years, all alone
I paid my own way
I didn't rely on anyone else to fund my journey
I carried my own load
I took responsibility for my own struggles and challenges
I never ask too much from no one
I didn't seek help or assistance from others, as I am self-reliant
I was much too proud
My sense of dignity and self-respect made me unwilling to ask for help
All I ever wanted
My ultimate desire was simply to perform music for a sold-out audience
Was to play my music for a sold out crowd
My goal was to share my art with a large and enthusiastic audience
Bitches money fame
These things were never the most important to me
They say I had it all
People claim that I had everything I could ever want
6 foot 1
I am a tall man
I walked around like I was 10 feet tall
My confidence made me seem even taller than I am
Did you see me shine
Were you there to witness my greatest moments?
Where the hell were you now
Did you abandon me during the difficult times?
Detroit City back in '99
This was a difficult and turbulent time for me, playing music in Detroit
Stoned out of my mind
I was under the influence of drugs
On that rock n' roll pain train
This lifestyle of music and drugs can be both exhilarating and destructive
I had to slow things down
I realized that I needed to make some changes to my lifestyle
I live out in the woods now
I have chosen to live a simpler life away from the city
It helps me keep my feet on the ground
This lifestyle is grounding and helps me focus on what's important
Life's been good to me so far
Overall, I have been fortunate and grateful for my life experiences
Hope it's been kind to you
I hope that your life has also been positive and fulfilling
Stand strong in the storms of life
Stay resilient and persevere through the difficult times
The sun will always shine on you
Ultimately, things will get better and the future is bright
I've seen this train wreck
I have witnessed the destructive power of this lifestyle, and its impact on those close to me
Time and time again
This has happened more than once
I felt Its pain
I have felt the negative effects of this lifestyle on myself
I've seen it take my friends
I have lost friends to the destructive nature of this lifestyle
You've got to stop and take a look man
It's important to pause and reflect on the impact of this lifestyle
Or life will pass you by
Otherwise, you may miss out on what's truly important in life
Get you a guitar and a good song
All you need to create beautiful music is a guitar and a great tune
That's all you really need to ride
This lifestyle can be simple and fulfilling, as long as you have the right tools
I can't slow it down
The fast-paced, exciting nature of this lifestyle is addictive and hard to resist
The music and the whiskey
The combination of music and alcohol is irresistible to some
Don't it make you want to get loud
Doesn't it make you want to lose control and make some noise?
I miss my babies
I miss my children
And I'd really like to fuck my wife
I am feeling a strong desire for my partner
But she ain't here tonight
Unfortunately, she is not here with me right now
After the lights go down
After the concert is over, when it's just me and my thoughts
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: R.J. RITCHIE
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