Truck On
T.Rex - Marc Bolan Lyrics
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Oh Tyke baby
You're a slender living lady
You're dynamite
You're a jeep mouth dancer
You're a right on dancer
You got gangster's legs
Like a song I truck on
I'm a jive brain bender I'm everyone
Got electric deep in me
I'm a space age cowboy
Ride dinosaurs
Like a song I truck on
Oh Tyke baby
You're a palamino baby
'Cos you move along
People put you down
'Cos you're too low on the ground
They can't hurt though
'Cos you're cosmic
The lyrics of “Truck On” by T. Rex (Marc Bolan) are a fascinating combination of vivid imagery and rock and roll bravado that create an atmosphere of excitement and adventure. The song is an anthem to the power of music and the thrill of the open road, as it describes the thrill of driving a truck and travelling around the country. The opening line, "Truck on Truck on Truck on Truck on Tyke," is a call to action that sets the tone for the rest of the song. "Tyke" is a term of endearment that is used to address a slender lady who is a dancer, and the lyrics continue to highlight her gangster's legs and silver-stud fender.
The overall effect is a celebration of the joy of movement, the freedom of the open road, and the transformative power of music. The singer imagines himself as a space-age cowboy riding on dinosaurs, and he exults in the fact that he has "electric deep" in him. The song is a tribute to the power of rock and roll to transport us beyond the mundane limits of everyday life and into a realm of transcendence where anything is possible. In this sense, the song becomes an invitation to join in the journey, to truck on along with the singer and experience the freedom and exhilaration that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Truck on Truck on Truck on Truck on Tyke
Continuously persevere, Tyke.
Oh Tyke baby
Acknowledgment of a lady companion named Tyke.
You're a slender living lady
Tyke is a slim and lively lady.
You're dynamite
Tyke is impressive and remarkable.
You're a jeep mouth dancer
Tyke is an excellent dancer who moves her mouth like a jeep driver.
You're a right on dancer
Tyke is an amazing and perfect dancer.
You got gangster's legs
Tyke has strong and resilient legs like a gangster.
Like a song I truck on
Similar to a tune, I move forward.
You're a silver-stud fender
Tyke has a shiny and sexily studded front fender like a truck.
I'm a jive brain bender I'm everyone
I am a flexible personage who can persuade everyone.
Got electric deep in me
I have an enormous amount of electrical energy inside me.
I'm a space age cowboy
I am an advanced, futuristic cowboy.
Ride dinosaurs
I can control powerful forces or things.
Oh Tyke baby
Reiteration of Tyke's name.
You're a palamino baby
Tyke has a golden color, same as Palomino horses.
'Cos you move along
Tyke is always on the move, always advancing.
People put you down
Others underestimate or undervalue Tyke.
'Cos you're too low on the ground
Tyke is too close to the reality of life.
They can't hurt though
Their words cannot break her spirit
'Cos you're cosmic
Tyke is celestial, metaphysical and infinite.
Lyrics © SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MARC BOLAN
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@Holcroft1969
I haven't heard Marc for a long time now and he is still just as good as ever.
@Joseph-vl7ik
Another awesome t.rex some
Everything they did was brilliant.
Don't think they ever had a bad song.
@soundartcoalition
one of my fave T.Rex singles the guitars are great!
@rogerhoward7498
One of the Truly Great later T.Rex Singles.
The Cello part in this track is also Bloody Brilliant.
The Cello part rocks just as much as the rock guitars do.
Some of the greatest string part arrangements that had ever graced a T-Rex single are to be found on this song, not just great in arrangement but also how the strings were recorded.
@delflord
I actually LOVE this track..great lyrics and a punchy rythmn!..rock on Marc! Delf n Kaz x
@SuperOniu
LOVE IT ...ROCK ON AND ALL THE BEST FROM ROMANIA
@andytrex
It may not be Marc's best but you've got to love lyrics like "With my silver studded Fender, I'm a child brain bender"! Only TV promotional appearance was a tea time slot on Lift Off With Ayshea on ITV with Mickey Finn on drums as Bill Legend had just left the band.The B-side (as ever) was another quality song "Sitting Here". Great photos. Thanks for posting.
@andytrex
Sadly no, T.Rex didn't promote Truck On on TOTP. Lift Off was the only appearance. At the time Marc Bolan could only be in the UK for so many days a year to avoid paying UK tax at 99% of earnings (unbelievable but true!). The photos inside the Zinc Alloy cover of Marc with shorter hair standing with Jack Green on guitar are from the Lift Off show. The last TOTP appearance of the classic line up was for The Groover in June 1973 which has been lost by the BBC.
@stephengoulding1595
Great track
@Tourkat37
Very Kool track. Has great lines ...'Ride dinosaurs.....gangsters legs.....cause you're cosmic.' Drums sound good, the weird egyptian-esque effect, a good vibe, and a lot of Marc 'YEAHS!'