wheels
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Lyrics
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We've got the telephone to say what we can't say
We all get higher and higher everyday
Come on wheels take this boy away.
Chorus:
We're not afraid to ride,
We're not afraid to die
Come on wheels take this boy away.
--- Instrumental ---
When I feel my time here is almost up
And destiny is in my right hand
I will turn to him that made my faith so strong
Come on wheels make this boy a man.
Chorus:
We're not afraid to ride,
We're not afraid to die
So come on wheels take me home today
Come on wheels take this boy away.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Wheels" is a song that celebrates freedom and the ability to travel. The lyrics are an evocative portrayal of the joys and freedoms of life on the road, with a wandering spirit that encourages listeners to embrace the open road. "We've all got wheels to take ourselves away" suggests that everyone has some mode of transportation to escape their current situation. These "wheels" could be anything from a car to a bike or even walking. The telephone is another important symbol in the song, representing the ability to communicate and connect with others. The ability to speak what one cannot say in person is a powerful tool that helps characters stay linked to those they love. The line "We all get higher and higher everyday" refers to the feeling of freedom that comes with leaving the everyday behind and exploring unknown paths.
Line by Line Meaning
We've all got wheels to take ourselves away
All of us have a mode of transportation to escape from our troubles and problems.
We've got the telephone to say what we can't say
We have a device to communicate what we are unable to express in person.
We all get higher and higher everyday
We strive to better ourselves and our circumstances on a daily basis.
Come on wheels take this boy away
Their mode of transportation will free them from their current situation.
When I feel my time here is almost up
When I sense that my time on earth is coming to an end.
And destiny is in my right hand
When my fate is within my control.
I will turn to him that made my faith so strong
I will look to the one who instilled strength in my beliefs.
Come on wheels make this boy a man
Their mode of transportation will lead them to a transformative experience.
We're not afraid to ride,
We are fearless in our journey.
We're not afraid to die
We will not let the fear of death stop us from living our lives to the fullest.
So come on wheels take me home today
Their transportation can lead them back to a place of comfort and familiarity.
Come on wheels take this boy away.
Their mode of transportation can remove them from their current circumstances and onto a new adventure.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER HILLMAN, GRAM PARSONS
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