Dirty Back Road
The B-52’s Lyrics
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God I want you, like a fuel engine
Energized line, like a road
You ride me
Like a road
You ride me
Foot on the peddle
Sand in my hair
Oh, don't look back
Don't look behind you
Reckless drivin' on
Dirty back Road
Ricky Wilson drivin', like a sports car
God I want you, like a fuel engine
Energized line, like a road
You ride me
Like a road
You ride me
Foot on the peddle
Feet in the air
Sand in my hair
Oh, don't look back
Don't look behind you
Reckless drivin' on
Dirty back Road
The B-52's's song Dirty Back Road is a playful, energetic song about driving down a dirty back road. The lyrics talk about the excitement and danger of speeding down the road with the wind in your hair and your feet in the air. The song celebrates the thrill of the open road and the freedom that comes with it.
The first verse is about Ricky Wilson driving like a sports car, a reference to the late guitarist of the B-52's. The lyrics use the metaphor of a fuel engine to describe the singer's desire for this person. The second verse likens the energized line of the road to the singer's physical response to the person they desire.
The chorus is a call to live in the moment and not look back on the past. The reckless driving on the dirty back road is a metaphor for living life to the fullest and taking risks. The song celebrates the importance of living in the present and enjoying life's adventures.
Overall, Dirty Back Road is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the thrill of the open road and the excitement of living in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ricky Wilson drivin', like a sports car
The thrill of driving on a dangerous back road with the intensity of a sports car, comparable to the sensation of being with someone like Ricky Wilson.
God I want you, like a fuel engine
Desire for a person like a fuel engine, providing the power, energy, and excitement to continue driving down the dirty back road.
Energized line, like a road
The fast-paced and unpredictable nature of the dirty back road, reflecting the feeling of being energized and alive.
You ride me
The rush of being with someone who knows how to handle the high-speed and intensity of the dirty back road.
Foot on the peddle
Accelerating to keep up with the excitement and intensity of the dirty back road.
Feet in the air
The exhilaration felt when the car moves smoothly and quickly over the rough terrain of the dirty back road.
Sand in my hair
The gritty and adventurous quality of being on a rough, unpaved road with wind rushing through your hair.
Oh, don't look back
The importance of living in the moment and not dwelling on the past.
Don't look behind you
To enjoy the excitement of the present moment and not worry about the future ahead.
Reckless drivin' on
The thrill of driving recklessly and pushing the limits of what is safe, while experiencing the rush of adrenaline.
Dirty back Road
The excitement and thrill of a dirty and dangerous road, where experiences are raw and unpaved.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., SENTRIC MUSIC
Written by: ROBERT WALDROP, CATHERINE ELIZABETH PIERSON, FREDERICK WILLIAM III SCHNEIDER, KEITH STRICKLAND, CYNTHIA LEIGH WILSON, RICKY HELTON WILSON
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