Truck Drivin' Man
New Riders Of The Purple Sage Lyrics
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I stopped at a roadhouse in Texas
A little place called Hamburger Dan's
I heard that old jukebox a-playin'
A song about a truck drivin' man.
Pour me another cup of coffee
I'll put a nickel in the jukebox
And play that truck drivin' man.
Well, the waitress just brought me some coffee
I thanked her but called her again
I said that old song sure does fit me
You know I'm a truck drivin' man.
Pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
I'll put a nickel in the jukebox
And play that truck drivin' man.
Well, I climbed back aboard my old semi
And then like a flash I was gone
I got them old truck wheels a-rollin'
You know I'm on my way to San Antone.
Pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
I'll put a nickel in the jukebox
And play that truck drivin' man.
Oh yeah, pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
I'll put a nickel in the jukebox
And play that truck drivin' man
Oh yeah, and play that truck drivin' man.
The New Riders of the Purple Sage's "Truck Drivin' Man" is a classic country song that tells the story of a truck driver who stops at a Texas roadhouse and hears a song on the jukebox about a truck driver's life, which becomes his own. The lyrics are simple, but they depict the everyday struggles of a truck driver who spends most of his time on the road, away from his family and friends. The song talks about the joys of truck driving, including the freedom of being on the open road, the camaraderie of other truck drivers, and the satisfaction that comes from delivering goods across the country.
The lyrics also touch upon the less glamorous aspects of the job, such as the long hours, the loneliness, and the hard work that goes into the job. The chorus, "Pour me another cup of coffee, for it is the best in the land, I'll put a nickel in the jukebox and play that truck drivin' man," shows the truck driver's appreciation for the simple pleasures in life that keep him going on the road.
Line by Line Meaning
I stopped at a roadhouse in Texas
I arrived at a small restaurant in Texas
A little place called Hamburger Dan's
It was called Hamburger Dan's and was quite small
I heard that old jukebox a-playin'
I heard the old jukebox playing a song
A song about a truck drivin' man.
It was a song about a man who drives trucks
Pour me another cup of coffee
Please give me another refill of coffee
For it is the best in the land
It's the best coffee I've had in this area
I'll put a nickel in the jukebox
I'm going to insert a nickel into the jukebox
And play that truck drivin' man.
And select that song about the truck driver to play
Well, the waitress just brought me some coffee
The server just brought me another cup of coffee
I thanked her but called her again
I expressed gratitude but requested her presence again
I said that old song sure does fit me
I remarked that the song about the truck driver relates to me
You know I'm a truck drivin' man.
As in the song, I am also a man who drives trucks
Well, I climbed back aboard my old semi
I reentered my old semi-truck
And then like a flash I was gone
And I quickly departed
I got them old truck wheels a-rollin'
I accelerated the old truck's wheels
You know I'm on my way to San Antone.
I'm headed to San Antonio, as per my job
Oh yeah, pour me another cup of coffee
Oh yes, please give me another refill of coffee
And play that truck drivin' man
And select that song about the truck driver to play again
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Keith Schilhab
Buddy was on of the finest pedal players to ever grab a slide.
Benjamin P Barrett
Your right on that . Buddy was the very best. Garcia recommended him when he left the band to return to the Dead.
Cheryl Freeland-Lyszczarz
YES!!!!!!!¡!!
Kevin Hennessey
I remember Jerry and Buddy on the Stage at Kezar when Waylon Jennings was opening a show (with the NRPS and then the Dead) Mem Day Weekend 1973. Jerry and Buddy were sharing a smoke while watching Ralph Mooney Waylon's Pedal Steel player.
Broadcasts From Poor Farm
@Kevin Hennessey that sounds like an amazing show, the interplay between mooney and Waylon during those years is unmatched.
Ric Heaton
Yes he was. RIP Buddy.
Al Perkins and Lloyd Maines were pretty good, too...
Travis Severson
A shout to all the truck drivers out there. Thank you for what you do to keep our country running smooth.
Dan Minutillo
Long live country rock !!
Will Jones
Just got back from driving a truckload of furniture (no, not mine) from Las Vegas to Austin Texas. I developed a new admiration for our country's drivers. I don't know how they do it. I also wanted to thank The New Riders of The Purple Sage for keeping me company!
Ger0n1m0
We do it with lots of coffee lol