Smokin'
Kyle Turley Lyrics

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Drive on driver,
Drive on,
Drive on driver,
Drive on,
You kick the wheels right before the hammer strikes,
and make sure the levels far from low,
I got the girls shining oh so bright,
I got pocket full of change for that toll,

I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
Music blasting in my ear,
Loaded, happy with no fear,
Gotta make this run on time,
A little white pill for them little white lines,
I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
Every road I roll is my soul,
Every road I roll is my home,
I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
Smokeys creeping from behind,
Take my foot off the pedal,
For one more line,
Ain't no way I'm going back,
I'm a loaded freight train,
and I'm right on track,
I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
Every road i roll is my soul,
Every road i roll is my home,
I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
I'm smoking,
Going down the road,
Yeah,

Eww yeah,
Eww yeah.

Overall Meaning

Kyle Turley's song "Smokin'" is a fast-paced and intense tribute to the life of a truck driver on the road. The song begins with the repeated refrain of "drive on driver," a nod to the tough and relentless nature of the job. This is followed by the description of the driver's preparation for the long journey ahead, which includes checking the vehicle and making sure the music is blasting in his ear to keep him awake.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the driver is not just relying on caffeine and music to keep him going. He is also taking a "little white pill" to help him stay alert, and doing lines of cocaine to keep him going. This is hinted at when he talks about taking his foot off the pedal for "one more line" when the police are after him, and also refers to "Smokeys creeping from behind," which is trucker slang for the police.

Despite the dangers of driving under the influence, the driver is unrepentant and determined to keep going. This is exemplified by the line "Ain't no way I'm going back, I'm a loaded freight train, and I'm right on track," which suggests that he is both physically and mentally unstoppable.

Overall, "Smokin'" is a powerful and evocative song that captures the gritty and dangerous world of long-haul trucking. It is not for the faint of heart, but for those who are willing to take the journey, it offers a glimpse into a world few of us ever get to see.

Line by Line Meaning

Drive on driver,
Keep going, driver,

Drive on,
Keep driving,

You kick the wheels right before the hammer strikes,
You check everything before the journey begins

and make sure the levels far from low,
You ensure that there is enough fuel and other fluids

I got the girls shining oh so bright,
I have my car's headlights on

I got pocket full of change for that toll,
I have enough coins for the toll fee

I'm smoking,
I am driving fast

Going down the road,
I am headed somewhere

Music blasting in my ear,
I am listening to loud music

Loaded, happy with no fear,
I am feeling good and fearless

Gotta make this run on time,
I need to arrive on schedule