The Road
O'Keefe Danny Lyrics

Highways and dance halls
You find yourself traveling on highways and visiting dance halls as you move on with your journey.

A good song takes you far
You believe that a well-crafted song can take you to places you've never been before.

Your write about the moon
Moon serves as a direct inspiration to you, motivating your writing and creativity.

And you dream about the stars
The stars represent your aspirations for the future and your dreams of reaching greatness.

Blues in old motel rooms
You experience a sense of despair and melancholy in old motel rooms, which might translate into melancholic songs.

Girls in daddy's car
Memories of young love and the thrill of riding in cars with girls.

You sing about the nights
Nights are often your muse and subject of your songs, which are stories and personal experiences.

And you laugh about the scars
You don't let your past injuries and battles get to you; instead, you choose to laugh about them.

Coffee in the morning cocaine afternoons
Your daily routine revolves around coffee in the morning and cocaine in the afternoon, which help you carry out your creative pursuits.

You talk about the weather
Weather serves as a common topic of discussion with people you meet on your journey.

And you grin about the rooms
You enjoy the variety of rooms you come across on your way, each having its own unique charm.

Phone calls long distance
Being away from loved ones makes you crave for long distance phone calls to keep in touch.

To tell how you've been
The calls are a means to tell your loved ones about your current state and how you've been doing.

Forget about the losses, you exaggerate the wins
You tend to ignore losses and instead, exaggerate your wins, perhaps as a coping mechanism to deal with the uncertainty of your journey.

And when you stop to let em know
You tend to stop and update people you meet along the way about your journey.

You’ve got it down
You feel confident and in control of your journey and music career.

It's just another town along the road
Every new town you visit just becomes another stop in your musical journey.

The ladies come to see you
Women come to your performances, often as fans or admirers.

If your name still rings a bell
Your reputation and popularity as a musician might be wavering, and women will only come to see you if they still remember who you are.

They give you damn near nothin
Despite coming to see you, fans won't pay much attention to you or offer much support.

And they'll say they knew you well
Some fans might claim they know you personally even though they don't.

So you tell em you'll remember
You try to be polite to your fans, even when they are not paying much attention.

But they know it's just a game
They understand that there is a certain level of insincerity in this exchange between fans and musicians.

And along the way their faces all begin to look the same
As you travel and meet more people, the faces and personalities of your fans start to blend together and become indistinguishable.

Well it isn't for the money
You don't pursue music for financial gain.

And it's only for a while
Music might not be the one thing you do forever - it's just a temporary choice.

You stalk about the rooms
You move around motel rooms with an almost predatory confidence, like you own the place.

And you roll away the miles
You travel long distances without feeling tired; traveling serves as an escape from mundane reality.

Gamblers in the neon, clinging to guitars
Other musicians are simply gamblers on this journey, hanging onto their guitars as their one shot at success.

You're right about the moon
You still hold on to your belief that the moon is a constant source of motivation and inspiration for you.

But you're wrong about the stars
You realize that you might have been overly optimistic about reaching the stars; maybe you need to adjust your expectations.