Discography
Albums;
1959-Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks
1960-Sing Again with the Chipmunks
1960-Around the World with the Chipmunks
1961-The Alvin Show
1962-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1
1962-The Chipmunk Songbook
1963-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 2
1964-The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits
1965-The Chipmunks a Go-Go
1965-The Chipmunks Sing with Children
1968-The Chipmunks See Doctor Dolittle
1969-The Chipmunks Go to the Movies
1980-Chipmunk Punk
1981-A Chipmunk Christmas
1981-Urban Chipmunk
1982-Chipmunk Rock
1982-The Chipmunks Go Hollywood
1984-Alvin and the Chipmunks: Original Television Soundtrack Recording
1987-The Chipmunk Adventure
1990-Rockin' Through the Decades
1992-In Low Places (Label: Sony Wonder, ASIN B0000028T3)
1992-Greatest Hits
1993-The Alternative Alvin (Label: SST, SST 226)
1993-Alvin's Christmas Carol
1993-Sing-Alongs
1994-Here's Looking at Me!
1995-Alvin's Daydreams
1995-Chipmunk Celebration
1995-Easter Chipmunk
1995-When You Wish Upon A Chipmunk
1995-A Very Merry Chipmunk
1995-The Very Best of The Chipmunks
1996-Club Chipmunk: The Dance Mixes
1998-The A-Files: Alien Songs
1999-Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years
2003-Merry Christmas from the Chipmunks
2004-Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
Singles;
1958-"The Chipmunk Song" (US #1)
1959-"Alvin's Harmonica"
1960-"Ragtime Cowboy Joe"
1960-"Alvin's Orchestra"
1960-"Alvin for President"
1962-"America the Beautiful"
1960-"Rudolph, the Red-Reindeer"
1962-"The Alvin Twist"
1963-"Alvin's All Star Chipmunk Band"
1963-"Eefin' Alvin"
1963-"The Night Before Christmas"
1964-"All My Lovin'" (Beatles cover)
1965-"Do-re-mi"
1965-"I'm Henry VIII"
1968-"If I Could Talk to the Animals"
1968-"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"
1980-"You May Be Right"
1980-"Call Me"
1981-"On The Road Again"
1981-"I Love A Rainy Night"
1982-"Heartbreaker"
1982-"E.T. And Me"
1983-"We're The Chipmunks/Beat It" (Michael Jackson cover)
1984-"Let's All Be There" (for NBC)
1985-"What Were You Doing At The Time?"
1985-"Sunday Bloody Sunday" (U2 cover)
1987-"The Girls of Rock & Roll"
1990-"Jingle Bells Finale"
1993-"Achy Breaky Heart" (Billy Ray Cyrus cover; 45, 1993, Epic 74776)
1994-"I Don't Want To Be Alone For Christmas (Unless I'm Alone With You)" (actually performed by James Ingram)
1996-"Macarena"
2002-"In Charge but Not Involved"
2003-"Remember A Day"
on the road again
The Chipmunks Lyrics
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Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making music with my friends
And I cant wait to get on the road again
On the road again
Goin' places that I've never been
Seein' things that I may never see again
On the road again
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
Insisting that the world keep turning our way
And our way, is on the road again
Just cant wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making music with my friends
And I cant wait to get on the road again
The Chipmunks's song "On the Road Again" is a joyful anthem about the excitement and adventure of touring as a band. The lyrics portray a sense of freedom and passion for creating music with friends, with a determination to keep moving forward down the highway of life. From the opening lines, "Just can't wait to get on the road again," the song captures the anticipation and eagerness that comes with hitting the road and embarking on a new journey.
The second verse speaks to the thrill of exploring new places and experiencing new things that come with touring. The idea of being like a "band of gypsies" evokes the sense of a carefree, bohemian lifestyle, traveling from place to place with no real destination in mind, but always moving forward. The line "insisting that the world keep turning our way" demonstrates the band's belief in their own destiny, and their willingness to forge their own path in the world.
Ultimately, the chorus repeats the sentiment that the life they love is all about making music and being with friends, and they can't wait to get back on the road and do it all again. Overall, the song captures the joy and spirit of the road and the thrill of making music with like-minded friends.
Line by Line Meaning
On the road again
Excited to embark on another journey
Just can't wait to get on the road again
Anxious to start traveling again
The life I love is making music with my friends
Music-making with friends is my passion
And I can't wait to get on the road again
Looking forward to hitting the open road
Goin' places that I've never been
Visiting new destinations
Seein' things that I may never see again
Experiencing unique sights for the first and possibly only time
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
Traveling in a free-spirited manner
We're the best of friends
Our friendship is strong and enduring
Insisting that the world keep turning our way
Believing in our own power and influence
And our way, is on the road again
Our preferred path involves hitting the road
Just can't wait to get on the road again
Eagerly anticipating the start of a new journey
The life I love is making music with my friends
Music and friendship are the foundation of my happiness
And I can't wait to get on the road again
The joy of traveling with friends is a source of excitement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Nelson
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