As a songwriter, Gripp is best known for fake jingles, as in his 2005 solo album For Those About to Shop, We Salute You - a 52-track concept album mimicking various musical styles as product commercials. He also maintains a song-of-the-week website and a YouTube channel on which he creates soundtracks to internet memes as well as music videos for his own novelty songs, with titles including "Do You Like Waffles?", "Space Unicorn" ,and "I'm Hungry."
Along with faux jingles, Gripp also creates some real advertising music, such as Beatles-inspired tunes promoting the Wawa Food Markets' Hoagiefest and songs for the Hallmark Cards e-characters hoops & yoyo.
You can listen to his music at his website: http://www.parrygripp.com/
Truck Drivin' Man
Parry Gripp Lyrics
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I've got a lot of work to do and I'll do it all, by God
Got mud on my wranglers and callous on my hand
Lord, I'm a truck drivin' man
Truck drivin' man
Truck drivin' man
You know I need a truck that works as hard as I can
Truck drivin' man
Lord, I'm a truck drivin' man
The song "Truck Drivin' Man" by Parry Gripp is an upbeat and catchy tune that pays tribute to the hardworking men and women who make their living behind the wheel of a truck. The lyrics describe the life of a truck driver who wakes up early in the morning to work hard all day, getting his hands dirty and earning his keep. The singer takes pride in his job and wears his mud-stained wranglers and calloused hands as badges of honor. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of having a reliable truck that can keep up with the driver's intense workload. Overall, the song celebrates the often-overlooked contributions of truck drivers and their vital role in the economy.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning I'm out on the job
I start my work early in the morning without any delay
I've got a lot of work to do and I'll do it all, by God
I have a lot of tasks to complete and I will do it with determination and dedication
Got mud on my wranglers and callous on my hand
My jeans are stained with mud and my hands have become tough due to all the hard work
Lord, I'm a truck drivin' man
I am a proud and hardworking truck driver
Truck drivin' man
I live and breathe truck driving as it is my profession and passion
You know I need a truck that works as hard as I can
I require a sturdy truck that can keep up with my hard work and endurance
Truck drivin' man
I am proud of my profession as a hardworking truck driver
Truck drivin' man
I take pride in being a truck driver as it is a challenging and rewarding profession
Lord, I'm a truck drivin' man
I am a dedicated and passionate truck driver who loves his job
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