wheels
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Featuring Dwight Yoakam 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 lyrics of Wheels by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band featuring Dwight Yoakam emphasize the freedom and independence a person feels when they have their own mode of transportation, in this case, wheels. The song talks about how we use these wheels to disconnect from our current reality and find an escape in our life. The lyrics suggest that we all have a desire for change, we all want to move away from the things that weigh us down, and move towards something more fulfilling. The lyrics also touch upon how we use technology, specifically the telephone, to communicate our thoughts and feelings.
The song's title offers a metaphor for life's journey, as we all have metaphorical wheels that we use to navigate through the different stages and chapters of our lives. The chorus highlights this theme, proclaiming that the person is not afraid to ride or die, suggesting that they are ready for whatever twists and turns life may throw at them.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that life is short, and they hope that when their time comes to an end, they will have lived a life of purpose and meaning. The song's message is deep and reflective, offering listeners the inspiration to navigate their lives with purpose and intention.
Line by Line Meaning
We've all got wheels to take ourselves away
We each possess a method of transportation to physically remove ourselves from our current location and circumstances.
We've got the telephone to say what we can't say
We have a device that allows us to communicate things that we may be unable or unwilling to express in person.
We all get higher and higher everyday
We experience increased feelings of euphoria and/or intoxication as time progresses.
Come on wheels take this boy away.
The artist is requesting their mode of transportation to take them away from their current situation.
When I feel my time here is almost up
The artist is anticipating the end of their time in this particular location or stage of life.
And destiny is in my right hand
The singer believes that they have a sense of control or influence over their future and the path it will take.
I will turn to him that made my faith so strong
The singer will look to the higher power or belief system that has given them a strong sense of conviction and direction.
Come on wheels make this boy a man.
The artist is requesting their mode of transportation to help them become more mature and self-sufficient.
We're not afraid to ride,
There is no fear or hesitation when it comes to traveling or taking risks.
We're not afraid to die
The artist is not afraid of death or the possibility of danger that may come with their journey.
So come on wheels take me home today
The singer desires to be taken to their place of residence or a place that feels like home.
Come on wheels take this boy away.
The artist is once again requesting their mode of transportation to take them away from their current situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER HILLMAN, GRAM PARSONS
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