Breaker Breaker
Outlaws Lyrics


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Breaker breaker take me home
You know the one I wanna see

Gimme your north bound seven five
I been headed for that campin' town
South bound is my ride

Eight more hours I'll be shiftin' gears
Look over your shoulder, guy
Won't you lend me your ears?

It's been so long since I've seen my home
Got to get on down that road tonight
The one I love is waitin' there for me
With open arms and love in her eyes

Seeing the days and the nights pass me by
I've been seeing the road signs
And white lines are in my eyes

Hands on the wheel with my radio on
This is pony boy breaker down
I'm goin' home

You know I've tried to make the best of it
But there's somethings a man's just got to do
The big ten wheels keep on rollin' along
And I'll be there before the mornin' dew

Breaker breaker take me home
Clear the highway for me
Breaker breaker take me home
You know the one I wanna see

Hearin' that old lonesome highway song
I've been hearin' the diesel hum
She's runnin' again

Back on the road I got a heavy load
Lookin' over my shoulder now
It's clear to L.A.

It's been so long since I've seen my home
Got to get on down that road tonight
Freeways and highways and back roads and byways
Come on back you cotton picker you

Breaker breaker take me home
Clear the highway for me
Breaker breaker take me home
You know the one I wanna see

Breaker breaker take me home
Clear the highway for me
Breaker breaker take me home
You know the one I wanna see

Breaker breaker take me home




Clear the highway for me
Breaker breaker take me

Overall Meaning

The Outlaws’ song "Breaker Breaker" is a classic ode to the life of a trucker longing to get home to his loved one. The lyrics describe the feeling of being on a long haul journey on the road, looking for a way to get back home. The singer of the song is a truck driver trying to find a way back to his home using his radio, “Breaker Breaker” to communicate with other truck drivers on the road. The song talks about how he’s been driving for too long and wants to see his home, which is waiting for him with love in her eyes. The song describes the long journey ahead, where the driver counts down the hours it will take to reach his destination.


The verse “Seeing the days and nights pass me by, I've been seeing the road signs and white lines in my eyes” highlights the tiring and monotonous nature of life on the road. The singer keeps driving to reach his destination, but he’s tired and wants to rest. However, he cannot stop until he reaches his destination, so he keeps pushing through. The chorus “Breaker breaker take me home, clear the highway for me” is a cry for help from other drivers on the road, requesting that they make way for him to reach his destination.


Overall, "Breaker Breaker" is a classic country rock song that captures the essence of life on the road for a trucker trying to reach his loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

Breaker breaker take me home
The singer is asking for help to make it home safely


You know the one I wanna see
The singer is referring to a specific person or place he wants to go to


Gimme your north bound seven five
The singer is asking for directions for the fastest and easiest route to take


I been headed for that campin' town
The singer has been traveling for a while and is almost at his destination


South bound is my ride
The singer is specifying which direction he came from and is no longer going that way


Eight more hours I'll be shiftin' gears
The singer has a long way to go and he's preparing himself for the journey


Look over your shoulder, guy
The singer is asking for help or advice from someone nearby


Won't you lend me your ears?
The singer is emphasizing that he wants someone to listen to him carefully and attentively


It's been so long since I've seen my home
The singer has been away for a while and misses his home and family


Got to get on down that road tonight
The singer is determined to reach his destination as soon as possible


The one I love is waitin' there for me
The singer is motivated to get home because someone special is there to welcome him


With open arms and love in her eyes
The person waiting for the singer is happy and excited to see him


Seeing the days and the nights pass me by
The singer has been traveling for a long time and has lost track of time


I've been seeing the road signs
The singer has been paying attention to the signs and directions on his journey


And white lines are in my eyes
The singer is tired and his eyes are strained from looking at the road


Hands on the wheel with my radio on
The singer is focused on driving, but also trying to stay entertained


This is pony boy breaker down
The singer is identifying himself and his situation to other drivers on the road


I'm goin' home
The singer is expressing his excitement and determination to reach his destination


You know I've tried to make the best of it
The singer has been trying to make the most of his journey despite the challenges


But there's somethings a man's just got to do
The singer is recognizing that some things are important and necessary, even if they're difficult


The big ten wheels keep on rollin' along
The singer is acknowledging the constant movement and progress of his journey


And I'll be there before the mornin' dew
The singer is confident that he will make it to his destination soon


Clear the highway for me
The singer is asking for help and cooperation from other drivers on the road


Hearin' that old lonesome highway song
The singer is feeling nostalgic and reflective as he listens to music while driving


I've been hearin' the diesel hum
The singer is accustomed to the sound of the truck and the road as he has been driving for a while


She's runnin' again
The singer is relieved and grateful that his vehicle is functioning properly


Back on the road I got a heavy load
The singer is referring to his cargo or baggage that he is transporting and responsible for


Lookin' over my shoulder now
The singer is feeling uncertain or paranoid and checking his surroundings


It's clear to L.A.
The singer has a clear goal and destination in mind


Freeways and highways and back roads and byways
The singer has been using a variety of routes and methods to get to his destination


Come on back you cotton picker you
The singer is addressing someone specifically and probably joking or teasing them




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Written by: HUGHIE THOMASSON

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