Nathan … Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Carter (born 28 May 1990) is an Irish country singer.
Nathan was born in Liverpool to parents from Northern Ireland. He began playing the accordion at age 4 and at age 10, he won the title for All Ireland Title for Traditional Singing. At 18 he moved from Liverpool to live in Ireland.
His debut album, Starting Out, was released in 2007 and from then on he has been known for reviving the genre of Country and Irish in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Nathan released his latest album Where I Wanna Be in August 2013. His cover of the single "Wagon Wheel" has topped the main Irish Singles Chart.
Eighteen Wheels & a Dozen Roses
Nathan Carter Lyrics
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Don't seem like a whole lot
After thirty years of drivin'
Up and down the interstate
But Charlie's had a good life
And Charlie's got a good wife
And after tonight she'll no longer
Be countin' the daysEighteen wheels and a dozen roses
Ten more miles on his four day run
A few more songs from the all night radio
Then he'll spend the rest of his life
With the one that he loves
They'll buy a Winnebago
Set out to find America
They'll do a lot of catchin' up
A little at a time
With pieces of the old dream
They're gonna light the old flame
Doin' what they please
Leavin' every other reason behind
Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses
Ten more miles on his four day run
A few more songs from the all night radio
Then he'll spend the rest of his life
With the one that he loves
The lyrics to Nathan Carter's song "Eighteen Wheels & a Dozen Roses" tell the story of Charlie, a truck driver who has been driving up and down the interstate for thirty years. Charlie has a nice wife, but she has been counting down the days until he retires. At the end of his four-day run, Charlie has driven 10 more miles and is listening to a few more songs on the all-night radio before he retires. He plans to spend the rest of his life with his wife and they plan to travel across America in a Winnebago, catching up on the old dreams that they had previously put aside.
The lyrics of the song are indicative of the idea of counting down to retirement and looking forward to a chance to do what you love with the person you love. Charlie has been doing the same thing for thirty years and is ready to start a new journey with his wife. The song speaks to the idea of following your dreams and finding happiness in the simple things. Charlie and his wife plan to travel the country in search of new experiences, making the most of the time they have together.
Line by Line Meaning
Charlie's got a gold watch
Charlie has been driving for thirty years and his only reward is a gold watch.
Don't seem like a whole lot
After thirty years of hard work, a gold watch doesn't seem like enough to show for it.
After thirty years of drivin'
Charlie has spent thirty years of his life driving up and down the interstate.
Up and down the interstate
Charlie has spent most of his life driving on the highway.
But Charlie's had a good life
Despite the monotony of his job, Charlie has had a good life and experiences to cherish.
And Charlie's got a good wife
Charlie has a supportive and caring wife.
And after tonight she'll no longer
After tonight, Charlie's wife won't have to keep counting the days till he returns.
Be countin' the days
Charlie's wife is eagerly awaiting his return and finally the wait will be over.
Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses
Charlie is gifting his wife eighteen wheels and a dozen roses as a symbol of his hard work and love for her.
Ten more miles on his four day run
Charlie has almost completed his journey and covered 4 days' worth of driving in the last stretch.
A few more songs from the all night radio
Charlie is listening to a few last songs before he reaches his destination.
Then he'll spend the rest of his life
Charlie is looking forward to spending the rest of his life with his wife.
With the one that he loves
Charlie is excited to be reunited with his wife.
They'll buy a Winnebago
Charlie and his wife plan to buy a motorhome to travel across America.
Set out to find America
Charlie and his wife plan to embark on a journey to explore America and its countless offerings.
They'll do a lot of catchin' up
Charlie and his wife are looking forward to spending quality time together and making up for lost time.
A little at a time
Charlie and his wife plan to take it slow and enjoy each moment, one step at a time.
With pieces of the old dream
Charlie and his wife plan to pursue their dream with remnants of the past.
They're gonna light the old flame
Charlie and his wife plan to reignite their love and passion for each other.
Doin' what they please
Charlie and his wife plan to live life on their own terms and do what they please.
Leavin' every other reason behind
Charlie and his wife are leaving behind all other obligations and reasons behind, and focusing solely on each other.
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.