On The Road
MC Chris Lyrics


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We're on the road
Off to another show.
We got to go,
I'll call you later bro.

Every year, for about five months
To be very clear, I go out and find funds
To collect from the many
That are particular about their pennies
And wont spend a cent
Unless there's perks and the bennys

So I travel in a van that was down by the river
Go out into the land understand I am the giver.
Got my quiver full of raps and I'm ready to attack.
Brought along some books in case I don't want to nap.
We stay at Super 8s dine at Waffle after hours.
I like 'em smothered, fingers covered in biscuit powder.
Seldom shower. Scare them hoes right out of the lot.
All I needs a nap and a bit little pot what you got?

My roadies got a room; falls asleep to slasher flicks.
He's likes Jason over Freddy if he ever had to pick.
We rent a Dodge Caravan, got stow-and-go seating.
The road might sound redundant but it does bear repeating.

We're on the road
Off to another show.
We got to go,
I'll call you later bro.

I brought house music.
I hate disc jocks.
I like Cracker Barrel.
I like their gift shop.
I like their pork chops.
I like their peg game.
I like old people.
They all got leg pain.
I like rest stops.
That's where dogs shit.
I hide behind a tree
And take a bong hit.
I like Cool Ranch.
But I'll take Nacho Cheese.
Oh no it starts to rain,
Pass me my poncho please.
Time to mic check.
Find the ladies room.
It's always clean and empty.
Time to drop a deuce.
You never read the news.
You grow apathetic.
Mic check gives you a headache like when you play Kinetic.
No ones heard of me wish I could mercury like T2
Kids say "I wish I could be you" suddenly I don't feel so see through.
Feeling artsy and cold car seats cant steamed up waffle windows
Did I say Kinetic? I meant Wii-U by Nintendo

We're on the road
Off to another show.
We got to go,
I'll call you later bro.

Every year, for no foreseeable end
To be very clear, I go out and find friends
You're everywhere it makes one's mind bend.
When I was young I was the one no one would defend.
But now kids, they get in a line.
I've been to far away locales and they still getting the lines.
They're getting younger ever summer.
I'm getting older than wine
Now I'm advising and reminding them to open they minds.
I get on stage, veins pop out of my face
Sweat pours out my pores
Like this war is a race.
I say "put your hands up"
No punk is out of place.
And we do rap hands
While i ...
Meet and greet is super sweet.
Lasts as long as the show.
No cuts no ...
Back of the line you must go
I'm disarmin' and I'm charmin' and my sharpie is spent
....then we duck into the van and we jet

We're on the road
Off to another show.




We got to go,
I'll call you later bro.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MC Chris's song "On The Road" describe the life of a touring artist. The first verse sets up the scene, as MC Chris and his crew are leaving for another show and he informs someone he will "call you later bro." The second verse details the daily routine of being on the road, collecting funds from penny-pinching fans and staying in budget-friendly hotels like the Super 8. MC Chris also mentions his love for Waffle House, old people, rest stops, and the gift shop at Cracker Barrel.


As the song progresses, MC Chris reveals his perceived outsider status as a young person and how he is now celebrated by his younger fans who line up for his shows. He highlights the energetic atmosphere of his live shows as he amps up the crowd with hand-raising and catchy lyrics. The final line of the song describes the crew quickly ducking into their van and heading to the next destination.


Overall, "On The Road" is a fun and insightful look into the life of a touring artist, encompassing the highs and lows of being on the go and entertaining fans.


Line by Line Meaning

We're on the road
I am currently traveling and touring


Off to another show.
I am traveling to a performance or concert


We got to go,
We must leave now to make it to our destination on time


I'll call you later bro.
I will contact you at a later time to catch up


Every year, for about five months
I go on tour for five months each year


To be very clear, I go out and find funds
I must find financial support to continue performing


To collect from the many
I receive money from many sources


That are particular about their pennies
People who are careful about how they spend their money


And wont spend a cent
They do not spend money easily


Unless there's perks and the bennys
They will only spend money if there are benefits or incentives


So I travel in a van that was down by the river
I travel in a van that is not fancy or luxurious


Go out into the land understand I am the giver.
I go out to entertain and provide for my fans


Got my quiver full of raps and I'm ready to attack.
I have a lot of rap songs ready to perform


Brought along some books in case I don't want to nap.
I have some books with me in case I want to read instead of sleeping


We stay at Super 8s dine at Waffle after hours.
I stay at Super 8 hotels and eat at Waffle House after hours


I like 'em smothered, fingers covered in biscuit powder.
I like my Waffle House hash browns smothered in sauce and covered in crumbled biscuits


Seldom shower. Scare them hoes right out of the lot.
I do not shower often and I intimidate women at the hotel parking lot


All I needs a nap and a bit little pot what you got?
I want to take a nap and smoke some marijuana if available


My roadies got a room; falls asleep to slasher flicks.
My road crew has their own room and enjoys watching horror movies to fall asleep


He's likes Jason over Freddy if he ever had to pick.
He prefers the movie character Jason over Freddy Krueger


We rent a Dodge Caravan, got stow-and-go seating.
We rent a vehicle with stow-and-go seating


The road might sound redundant but it does bear repeating.
Traveling on the road may seem repetitive, but it is necessary and important


I brought house music.
I enjoy listening to house music when I am on the road


I hate disc jocks.
I dislike DJs


I like Cracker Barrel.
I enjoy eating at Cracker Barrel


I like their gift shop.
I appreciate the Cracker Barrel gift shop


I like their pork chops.
I enjoy the pork chops at Cracker Barrel


I like their peg game.
I like playing the Cracker Barrel peg game


I like old people.
I enjoy spending time with elderly people


They all got leg pain.
Many elderly people have leg pain


I like rest stops.
I appreciate stopping at rest stops to take breaks


That's where dogs shit.
Rest stops are a common place for dogs to defecate


I hide behind a tree And take a bong hit.
I smoke marijuana privately behind a tree at rest stops


I like Cool Ranch.
I enjoy eating Cool Ranch flavored snacks


But I'll take Nacho Cheese.
I prefer Nacho Cheese flavored snacks over Cool Ranch


Oh no it starts to rain, Pass me my poncho please.
It is raining and I need my poncho to keep me dry


Time to mic check.
It is time to test the microphone for sound quality


Find the ladies room. It's always clean and empty.
I prefer using the women's restroom as it is usually clean and available


Time to drop a deuce.
It is time to defecate


You never read the news.
I do not keep up with current events


You grow apathetic.
I become indifferent to things


Mic check gives you a headache like when you play Kinetic.
Testing the microphone's sound quality can be painful and similar to playing a game called Kinetic


No ones heard of me wish I could mercury like T2
Not many people know me and I wish I could be popular like the movie Terminator 2


Kids say 'I wish I could be you' suddenly I don't feel so see through.
Some kids admire me and it makes me feel better about myself


Feeling artsy and cold car seats cant steamed up waffle windows.
I feel creative but it is difficult to stay warm with cold car seats and foggy windows


Did I say Kinetic? I meant Wii-U by Nintendo
I misspoke and meant to say Wii-U instead of Kinetic


Every year, for no foreseeable end
I tour each year without a clear end in sight


To be very clear, I go out and find friends
I make new friends while touring


You're everywhere it makes one's mind bend.
My fans are everywhere and it can be overwhelming


When I was young I was the one no one would defend.
When I was younger, people did not support me


But now kids, they get in a line.
Now, kids line up to see me perform


I've been to far away locales and they still getting the lines.
I have performed in many different places and people still show up to see me perform


They're getting younger ever summer.
My fans seem to be getting younger every year


I'm getting older than wine.
I am getting older, but like wine, I am still appreciated


Now I'm advising and reminding them to open they minds.
I encourage my fans to keep an open mind


I get on stage, veins pop out of my face.
When I perform, the veins in my face become visible


Sweat pours out my pores Like this war is a race.
I sweat a lot on stage, as if I am in a race


I say 'put your hands up' No punk is out of place.
I command my fans to put their hands up and not to misbehave


And we do rap hands While i ...
We perform a type of hand gesture while I ...


Meet and greet is super sweet.
Meeting and greeting fans after a show is enjoyable


Lasts as long as the show.
The meet and greet lasts as long as the performance


No cuts no ...
Everyone must wait in line and not cut others off


Back of the line you must go
Those who cut in line are sent to the back


I'm disarmin' and I'm charmin' and my sharpie is spent ...then we duck into the van and we jet
I am kind and friendly while signing autographs, but eventually I must leave quickly in the van




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Comments from YouTube:

Brandon Plante

MC Chris really does have a lot of amazing songs. All of them are superb. I'm actually going to see him on October 16th. I've been a fan for about seven years but this will be my first show.

mercgamemaster

how was it man?

Brad O'Brien

I heard this song once last week. That's it. This morning I woke up with the chorus playing through my head. I was like "what the hell is this? A stroke of artistic genious?" So I Googled it, and here I am. Very weird

gigantomastiaCuddler

He has other genius tracks as well.

OmgiGmail

Really great song

Lovable Lowlife

This was my brothers favorite song from MC Chris. He's dead now so this song makes me feel something.

John Smith

RIP

Bryce

is this mc chris's actual channel

John Smith

take a wild guess

Алиса Новикова

The sound of the videos is not good

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