on the road again
The Lovin' Spoonful Lyrics

I woke up this mornin', looked around my four walls
I woke up this morning with a nagging feeling that something isn't right. After surveying my surroundings, I realized that I'm not content in my current situation.

And a dream told me you ain't happy at all
In my dream, it became clear that my loved ones aren't happy with my current life path.

I packed up my bags, I took my last look and then
As a result of this realization, I decided to take action and leave my current situation behind.

Look out, pretty mom, I'm on the road again
I'm hitting the road in search of a new beginning and new opportunities.

I ran home last night to get my dinner hot
I came home late last night expecting a warm meal.

I pulled on my door and found the door was locked
To my surprise, the door was locked, and I wasn't able to enter my own home.

I jumped through the window and believe it or not
I resorted to breaking into my own home through the window.

She had not even put my dinner in the pot
After breaking in, I realized that my partner hadn't even begun to cook my dinner.

I've never been evil and I've never been sly
I'm a good person who's never acted with malicious intent.

But if I sit some place and let the time roll by
However, if I remain idle for too long, I begin to feel antsy and restless.

I start to get restless, pack my bags up and then
This restlessness inevitably leads me to pack my belongings and hit the road again.

Look out pretty mom, I'm on the road again
I'm always on the lookout for a change of pace and a new adventure, so I'm hitting the road again.

I'm on the road again
This phrase is repeated throughout the song and serves as a reminder that the singer is constantly on the move and looking for new experiences.

(Just as sure as you're born)
This line is also repeated and reinforces the fact that the singer's desire for adventure is an innate part of their character.