The Drifter
Roy Clark & Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Lyrics

Once again
Starting this journey again, feeling restless and searching.

There's a feeling inside of me
A familiar feeling of restlessness that stirs within me.

Nothing new
This feeling has been felt before, almost predictable at this point.

I've felt it before
I'm familiar with this feeling of longing and discontent.

Like the voice of hunger
This feeling is a deep, raw desire.

Inside of me crying out
It's a feeling that cannot be ignored, demanding my attention.

There's got to be more
A feeling that there is something more out there for me.

I'll put my faith
With a leap of faith, I'm placing my trust.

In the arms of an open road
My hope rests in the freedom of a nomadic life without limitations or ties.

And you can come along
You can choose to join me on this journey.

If you choose
It's your decision whether or not you follow me.

'Cause there's places
The open road holds many opportunities and possibilities.

That I've never been to
Adventures yet to be had, and mysteries yet to be discovered.

Sunsets to be ridden into
An exciting opportunity to experience and witness the beauty of different landscapes and destinations.

Not a lot I can do
There are limited options for me, given my free-spirited nature.

But give in to the drifter
I am giving into my calling as a drifter, even though it may not make sense to others.

There's a drifter in me
It's an undeniable part of me, the drifter's spirit within.

Though I've tried it
I've attempted to live in one place, but it's just not for me.

I'm just not a settler
I cannot stay in one place or be tied down.

And nine to five
A traditional office job with set hours is not something I desire.

Don't make it with me
It's not compatible with my carefree lifestyle.

Why deny it
It's better to accept my true nature than try to suppress it.

It makes me feel better
Being true to myself feels liberating and fulfilling.

To come alive
Being on the road and surrounded by new experiences makes me feel more alive than ever.

And prove that I'm free
My lifestyle is a testament to my freedom.

I wear no chains
I am not bound by societal expectations or tied down by possessions.

And I carry no heavy load
My life is simple and light, as I carry only what I need for the road.

So much to gain
By embracing the nomadic lifestyle, I have much to gain in terms of experiences and personal growth.

And nothing to lose
By breaking away from convention, I have nothing to lose but societal expectations that don't fit me.

'Cause there's places
Again, the open road is full of potential destinations and experiences.

That I've never been to
Regardless of how much I travel, there are always unexplored destinations ahead.

Sunsets to be ridden into
A never-ending adventure full of natural beauty and picturesque scenes.

Not a lot I can do
Being a drifter isn't always easy or predictable, but it's part of who I am.

But give in to the drifter
Once again, I must embrace my nomadic lifestyle and let my free spirit guide me.

There's a drifter in me
It is part of my identity and cannot be suppressed, no matter how hard I may try.