Truck Drivin' Man
Simpson Red Lyrics
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There's some that I don't even know but I'm looking forward to
Cause I like my women everywhere I go
So roll on big wheels don't you roll so slow
Peggy Ann is a waitin' in Memphis and Betty Lou in Maine
I got a good ole gal in Knoxville but man I forgot her name
But not her figure I remember that
Yeah I'm a kiss stealin' a wheelin' deelin' a truck drivin' son of a gun
But where I sit I don't believe you'd say I'm wastin' mine
I'm movin' faster than a Jimmy-8
If you think I'm losin' time you're runnin' late
I got a steady little baby waitin' back home for me
But there are six more towns to go till I'm back in Tennessee
And six more women at least I know
Yeah I'm a kiss stealin' wheelin' deelin' a truck drivin' son of a gun
The lyrics of Simpson Red's song "Truck Drivin' Man" tell the story of a truck driver who is constantly on the move, traveling from town to town across the eastern United States. He boasts of having a romantic interest or a "cute little gal" in every town from Boston to St Louis, and even mentions some women he may not know yet but is eager to meet. This suggests a carefree and adventurous attitude towards relationships, with the singer enjoying the company of women wherever he goes.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's love for women and his fast-paced lifestyle on the road. He urges his truck to keep moving quickly ("roll on big wheels don't you roll so slow"), highlighting his eagerness to reach his destinations and meet new women along the way. The mention of specific women like Peggy Ann in Memphis and Betty Lou in Maine adds a personal touch to the narrative, showing that these encounters are not just fleeting moments but memorable experiences for the singer.
The lyrics also reveal a hint of nostalgia and forgetfulness in the singer's character. He mentions a "good ole gal" in Knoxville whose name he has forgotten but remembers her figure, showcasing a sense of detachment and perhaps indifference towards his past relationships. Despite having a "steady little baby" waiting for him back home in Tennessee, the singer seems more focused on his current adventures and the prospect of meeting new women in different towns.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a carefree and adventurous truck driver who enjoys the freedom of the open road and the thrill of meeting different women along his journey. The singer's playful and confident demeanor, coupled with the fast-paced rhythm of the song, captures the spirit of a lively and independent spirit. Despite the fleeting nature of his encounters, the singer proudly identifies himself as a "kiss stealin' wheelin' deelin' a truck drivin' son of a gun," embracing his unconventional lifestyle and the excitement of the road ahead.
Lyrics © SHELBY SINGLETON MUSIC INC
Written by: DIXIE DEEN, RAY KING
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