U-turn
Les Colocs Lyrics
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Y'ain't got enough gas to get up the hill
Turn yer truck around boy
Y'ain't got enough gas to get up the hill
You should make a u-turn fo' you get y'self killed
Take the bus, leave yo' wheels
Free your mind, leave yo' wheels
Margarita & Jack take a shot at the wheel
Y'think you own the road son
Got yer radio blarin' & yo' vision ain't clear
Gonna shake a few bones, gonna bend some steel
Smile in style, leave yo'wheels
Ride yo' high, leave yo' wheels
Take yer time decide son
You can riddle the road or be the daddy of her dreams
You got the reapers on his kneez
Make the first the last, gonna finish right here
Yer gonna make a u-turn for you get y'self killed
Gonna fill up the tank, gonna get up the hill
Free yo' mind, leave yo' wheels
Ride yo' high, leave yo' wheels
Or yer gonna have a bang-up time
The song "U-Turn" by Les Colocs is a warning to a reckless driver who's heading up a hill with not enough gas. The lyrics advise the driver to turn around before getting killed, and leave their vehicle behind to free their mind. It suggests that being free from the rules of the road and from one's own limitations can help a person to ride high and enjoy life to the fullest. The lyrics are rich with metaphor and imagery, such as taking a shot at the wheel as a reference to taking risks, and the reapers on their knees as a symbol of death waiting at every turn.
The song speaks to the importance of making mindful decisions in life, and not simply going through the motions or following the established norms. It encourages listeners to take charge of their own destiny and embrace their individuality, even if it means breaking away from the status quo. It is a call to live life with intention, to take risks and make mistakes, and to always be moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn yer truck around boy
You're headed the wrong way in your vehicle
Y'ain't got enough gas to get up the hill
You don't have the resources or energy to continue on this current path
You should make a u-turn fo' you get y'self killed
You should change direction before things go horribly wrong
Take the bus, leave yo' wheels
Consider a different mode of transportation to avoid danger
Free your mind, leave yo' wheels
Let go of your material possessions and open yourself up to new experiences
Trade in all the rules son
Break free from societal norms and expectations
Margarita & Jack take a shot at the wheel
Drink up and take control of your life
Y'think you own the road son
Your arrogance and confidence are blinding you
Got yer radio blarin' & yo' vision ain't clear
You're distracted and not fully aware of your surroundings
Gonna shake a few bones, gonna bend some steel
You're ready to take risks and challenge yourself
Smile in style, leave yo'wheels
Be confident and enjoy the journey without relying on possessions
Ride yo' high, leave yo' wheels
Maintain your positive momentum and continue to let go of material things
Take yer time decide son
Take your time in making decisions and don't rush into things
You can riddle the road or be the daddy of her dreams
You have choices in life and can either make things difficult or succeed in a big way
You got the reapers on his kneez
Death is always present and should be acknowledged
Make the first the last, gonna finish right here
Start strong and end strong, make the most of the present moment
Gonna fill up the tank, gonna get up the hill
Take care of your physical and mental well-being to reach your goals
Or yer gonna have a bang-up time
Be careful, or you'll experience a disastrous outcome
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.