Studio albums
Saxon (1979)
Wheels of Steel (1980)
Strong Arm of the Law (1980)
Denim and Leather (1981)
Power & the Glory (1983)
Crusader (1984)
Innocence Is No Excuse (1985)
Rock the Nations (1986)
Destiny (1988)
Solid Ball of Rock (1991)
Forever Free (1992)
Dogs of War (1995)
Unleash the Beast (1997)
Metalhead (1999)
Killing Ground (2001)
Lionheart (2004)
The Inner Sanctum (2007)
Into the Labyrinth (2009)
Call to Arms (2011)
Sacrifice (2013)
Battering Ram (2015)
Thunderbolt (2018)
Inspirations (2021)
Carpe Diem (2022)
Stallions Of The Highway
Saxon Lyrics
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I get into my leathers
And I get out on my bike
There's thunder in my ears
It's blasting down
Kickin' up brick
I don't give a shit
You know I don't even care
Stallions of the highway
Switchblade's gleamin'
Engine screamin'
I'm laughin' at fate
I'm living to hate
My knees are showing red
I'm ridin' with the dead
Get out of my way
I'm a stallion of the highway
I got the wind in my hair
I don't even care
I broke out of my shell
I'm on a daydream from hell
Don't shed no tears
I been here fifteen years
Friday night, I feel all right
I get into my leathers
And I get out on my bike
My knees are showing red
I'm ridin' with the dead
Get out of my way
I got the wind in my hair
I don't even care
Stallions of the highway
Of the highway
The lyrics of Saxon's song Stallions of the Highway depict a sense of freedom, rebellion and living in the moment. The singer describes how he feels alive and free while riding his motorcycle on the highway. The thumping sound of the bike's engine is like thunder in his ears, and he feels unstoppable, kicking up brick and laughing at fate. He doesn't care about anything else because he's got the wind in his hair and feels invincible. He's been riding for fifteen years and has no intention of stopping.
The song captures the feeling of the open road, the thrill of speed and the rush of adrenaline that comes with riding a motorcycle. It portrays the freedom of being able to escape from the monotony and restrictions of everyday life to feel alive and in control. The lyrics suggest that the singer has found his own way of conquering the world and is proud of it. Stallions of the Highway is an anthem for those who feel they don't quite fit the mold and want to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday night, I feel all right
It's Friday night and I'm feeling good.
I get into my leathers
I put on my leather jacket and pants.
And I get out on my bike
I get on my motorcycle and drive.
There's thunder in my ears
The sound of my motorcycle engine is loud.
It's blasting down
The noise is very loud.
Kickin' up brick
The motorcycle is making bricks fly up in the air.
I don't give a shit
I don't care about anything or anyone else right now.
I got the wind in my hair
The air is blowing through my hair as I ride my motorcycle.
You know I don't even care
I really, really don't care about anything right now.
Stallions of the highway
I feel like my motorcycle is a powerful stallion.
Switchblade's gleamin'
My switchblade knife is shiny and ready for action.
Engine screamin'
The motorcycle engine is really loud.
I'm laughin' at fate
I'm not afraid of what might happen to me.
I'm living to hate
I'm living my life in anger and hatred.
My knees are showing red
My knees are scraped and bloody from riding my motorcycle.
I'm ridin' with the dead
I feel like I'm riding with the spirits of all the people who have died on the highways.
Get out of my way
Move aside so I can keep riding my motorcycle.
I'm a stallion of the highway
I feel like a powerful animal as I ride my motorcycle.
I broke out of my shell
I've escaped my boring, normal life to ride my motorcycle.
I'm on a daydream from hell
I'm living my wildest fantasy, even if it's not good for me.
Don't shed no tears
Don't feel sorry for me or cry for me.
I been here fifteen years
I've been living like this for a long time.
Stallions of the highway
This line is repeated to emphasize that the motorcycle represents power and freedom to me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: GRAHAM OLIVER, PAUL QUINN, PETER FRANCIS GILL, PETERY ROONEY BYFORD, STEPHEN DAWSON
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DeviousZen
1:22 to 1:56 = EPIC This is seriously the best damn rock song that I'd never known of until now.
Jamie Warrior Warlord McCallum
kick ass metal track from one of the best new wave of british heavy metal bands. saxon. my favourite metal band. and this off their debut album is so damm raw and killer. #nwobhmforever and #saxonareheavymetallegends
Glen VR
This describes the feeling I get when riding my Harley Davidson! What a great song! This band was great in the beginning of the 80's . I think they still are great. This type of music never becomes old. Straightforward no bullshit. Who will remember Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber 30 years on??
IronHide 84
Glen VR
Literally nobody will remember them Biebers and Cardi Bs.....but Saxons music will live on long after Biff and the others have left this earth
Neil Murrell
Probably the ultimate bikers anthem.
Monopoly Money
And Iron Horse Motorhead
tehFoxx0rz
I really need to find tabs for this. I've found like every other song online, but not this classic :O
actron
Never cared for the album cover much but the music is bulletproof.
Nick Weinbauer
The first single of Saxon, it's great😉
Friedbert Hoffmann
The best song ever from Saxon, maybe 'Motorcycle man' is also very well.