Wheels of Steel - 2009 Remastered Version
Saxon
Saxon is an English heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Barnsley. Originally… Read Full Bio ↴Saxon is an English heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Barnsley. Originally called Son of a Bitch. As leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they had eight UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums. They had numerous singles in the UK Singles Chart and chart success all over Europe and Japan, as well as success in the United States. During the 1980s, Saxon established themselves among Europe's most successful metal acts. The band tours regularly and have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. They have also been cited as a major influence or inspiration by notable bands, including Mötley Crüe, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera, Testament, Dokken, Skid Row, Dream Theater, Exodus, Overkill, King Diamond and Celtic Frost.

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)

Wheels of Steel
Saxon Lyrics


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When my foots on the throttle there's no looking back
I leave the motor tickin' over when she's back on the track
I've got a 68 Chevy with pipes on the side
You know she's my idea of beauty, that's what I drive

She's got wheels, wheels of steel
She's got wheels of steel
Wheels of steel
Talking 'bout my wheels of steel

I don't take no jibe from the motorway pigs
When I'm crusin' down the freeway I don't get no lifts
If you see me coming get out of my way
You know a Trans Am didn't, I blew it away

She's got wheels, wheels of steel
She's got wheels of steel
Wheels of steel
My my my my wheels of steel

I'm burnin' aviation fuel my foot's to the floor
Ya know she's crusin one-forty she'd do even more
I'm burnin' solid rubber I don't take no bull
'Cause my wheels of steel are rolling
They're rolling your way

She's got wheels, wheels of steel
Wheels of steel
My my my wheels of steel
Wheels of steel
Talking 'bout my wheels of steel

Look out, uh

I'm burnin' aviation fuel my foot's to the floor
Ya know she's crusin' one- forty she'd do even more
I'm burnin' solid rubber I don't take no bull (shit)
'Cause my wheels of steel are rolling
If you're comin' come quick

She's got wheels, wheels of steel
She's got wheels of steel
Wheels of steel
My my my wheels of steel
Wheels of steel

Talking 'bout my wheels of steel
Wheels of steel
Wheels of steel
My my wheels of steel





Uh, ya, wheels of steel

Overall Meaning

The song “Wheels of Steel” by the British heavy metal band Saxon is an anthem for gearheads who live their lives on the road. The opening lines, “When my foot’s on the throttle, there’s no looking back/ I leave the motor ticking over when she’s back on the track,” speak of the adrenaline rush experienced by drivers when they speed down the road. The singer of the song drives a 68 Chevy with pipes on the side, which is his idea of beauty, and takes on anyone who tries to get in his way. The driver of the Chevy is clearly proud of his ride, which has wheels of steel, and he loves showing her off to the world.


The song describes the Chevy’s capabilities, with the driver stating that when he’s cruising down the freeway, he doesn’t get any lifts. He’s also able to outrun a Trans Am, and loves burning aviation fuel while driving as fast as possible. The song’s catchy chorus repeats that the Chevy has “wheels of steel” and that the driver is proud of his car. The song has become a classic among Saxon’s fans, who have connected with the lyrics and the band’s powerful guitar riffs.


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Line by Line Meaning

When my foot's on the throttle there's no looking back
I don't hold back when I hit the gas


I leave the motor tickin' over when she's back on the track
I keep the engine running when I'm back on the road


I've got a 68 Chevy with pipes on the side
My car is a '68 Chevy with exhaust pipes on the side


You know she's my idea of beauty, that's what I drive
My car is my idea of beauty, and it's what I drive


I don't take no jibe from the motorway pigs
I don't let the cops hassle me on the highway


When I'm crusin' down the freeway I don't get no lifts
I don't give rides to hitchhikers when I'm driving on the freeway


If you see me coming get out of my way
If you see me coming, you better move out of the way


You know a Trans Am didn't, I blew it away
I outpaced a Trans Am


I'm burnin' aviation fuel my foot's to the floor
I'm driving so fast I'm burning through fuel like a plane


Ya know she's crusin one-forty she'd do even more
My car can go up to 140 mph, and could go faster


I'm burnin' solid rubber I don't take no bull (shit)
I'm spinning my wheels and I won't tolerate any nonsense


'Cause my wheels of steel are rolling, They're rolling your way
My car is coming, and it's coming fast


If you're comin' come quick
If you're trying to keep up, hurry up




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GRAHAM OLIVER, PAUL QUINN, PETER FRANCIS GILL, PETERY ROONEY BYFORD, STEPHEN DAWSON

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