Open Road
The Open Road Lyrics
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Do ya long to shed your weary load?
If your nerves are raw
And your brain is fried
Just grab a friend and take a ride
Together upon the open road
C'mon, Maxie! Ah-yuk!
All in all, I'd rather eat a toad
Yuck!
And the old man drives like such a klutz
That I'm about to hurl my guts
Directly upon the road
There's nothin' can upset me
'Cause now we're on our way
Our trusty map will guide us straight and true
Roxanne, please don't forget me
I will return someday
Though I may be in traction when I do
Me and Max relaxin' like the old days
This is worse than dragon breath and acne
In a buddy-buddy kind of mode
I'm so mad
I think I may explode
When I see that highway, I could cry
Ya know, that's funny
So could I
Just bein' out on the open road
Female Country Singers:
Howdy, boys
Is this the way to Nashville?
Watch it, Mac!
Or you'll be gettin' towed
I'm in no hurry to arrive
'Cause I'll be turnin' sixty-five
The next time I see the open road
Just a week of rest and relaxtion
Yeah!
Small Man:
And the odd romantic episode
Very odd!
Mickey Mouse:
It's Californ-eye-ay or bust
Look out, you dirtbags
Eat my dust
From now on, I own the open road!
Just me and little Maxie
My pipsqueak pioneer
Their car ventures forever westward ho
Nuns and Goofy:
Yeehaw!
Could someone call a taxi
And get me outta here
To Beverly Hills 9-0-2-1-0
Chorus and Goofy:
Every day another new adventure
Every mile another new zip code
And the cares we had are gone for good
And I'd go with them if I could
Goofy and Chorus:
I've got no strings on me
I'm feelin' fancy-free
How wonderful to be
On the open road!
"Open Road" by The Open Road is an upbeat, dynamic and cheerful song that perfectly encapsulates the joy and freedom that drives many people to hit the road and explore. The song talks about the desire to escape from the stress and monotony of modern living and embark on a journey of self-discovery, accompanied by a trusty partner. The catchy chorus "On the open road" repeats itself throughout the song, reinforcing the idea of how liberating it can be to be on the road without a care in the world.
The first verse sets up the scenario of a person who is tired of the demands of modern living and needs a break. The second verse takes a different turn, with a humorous rant about an old man who drives like a "klutz". The bridge of the song highlights the sense of adventure that comes with traveling and the excitement of the unknown. Finally, the chorus brings everyone together, with a sense of community and shared joy at being on the open road.
Overall, "Open Road" is an inspiring song that encourages people to embrace their sense of adventure and explore the world around them. Its cheerful and upbeat melodies, together with its relatable lyrics, make it a classic that will continue to inspire generations of travelers.
Line by Line Meaning
Do ya need a break from modern livin'?
Are you tired of the lifestyle in the city?
Do ya long to shed your weary load?
Do you want to get rid of your stress?
If your nerves are raw
If you feel on edge
And your brain is fried
And you're feeling mentally exhausted
Just grab a friend and take a ride
Just take a road trip with a friend
Together upon the open road
Together, away from the city and on the open road
All in all, I'd rather have detention
All things considered, I'd rather be in detention
All in all, I'd rather eat a toad
All things considered, I'd rather eat a toad
And the old man drives like such a klutz
The old man drives so poorly
That I'm about to hurl my guts
That I feel nauseous
Directly upon the road
So much so that I feel like I'll vomit on the road
There's nothin' can upset me
There's nothing that can upset me now
'Cause now we're on our way
Because we're on our way
Our trusty map will guide us straight and true
Our reliable map will guide us accurately
Roxanne, please don't forget me
Roxanne, please don't forget about me
I will return someday
I will come back someday
Though I may be in traction when I do
Although I might be recovering from an injury by then
Me and Max relaxin' like the old days
Me and Max are relaxing like we used to do
This is worse than dragon breath and acne
This is worse than having bad breath or acne
In a buddy-buddy kind of mode
In a close friend kind of way
I'm so mad
I'm feeling so angry
I think I may explode
I feel like I might burst
When I see that highway, I could cry
When I see the highway, I feel so emotional that I could cry
Ya know, that's funny
You know, that's amusing
So could I
I could cry too
Just bein' out on the open road
Just being on the open road
Howdy, boys
Hello, boys
Is this the way to Nashville?
Are we headed to Nashville?
Watch it, Mac!
Be careful, buddy!
Or you'll be gettin' towed
Or your vehicle will be towed
I'm in no hurry to arrive
I'm not in a rush to get there
'Cause I'll be turnin' sixty-five
Because I'll be 65 years old
The next time I see the open road
The next time I'll see the open road
Just a week of rest and relaxtion
Just a week of rest and relaxation
And the odd romantic episode
And maybe even a romantic encounter
Very odd!
Very strange!
It's Californ-eye-ay or bust
We're headed to California no matter what
Look out, you dirtbags
Watch out, bad guys
Eat my dust
I'll leave you behind in the dust
From now on, I own the open road!
From now on, I'm in charge of the open road
Just me and little Maxie
Just me and small Maxie
My pipsqueak pioneer
My little but brave explorer
Their car ventures forever westward ho
Their car adventures head westward indefinitely
Yeehaw!
Yeehaw!
Could someone call a taxi
Can someone call a taxi for me?
And get me outta here
And help me leave this place
To Beverly Hills 9-0-2-1-0
To Beverly Hills' zip code 90210
Every day another new adventure
Every day brings a new adventure
Every mile another new zip code
Every mile brings a new zip code
And the cares we had are gone for good
And our worries are gone forever
And I'd go with them if I could
And I would join them if I could
I've got no strings on me
No one has control over me
I'm feelin' fancy-free
I'm feeling free and lighthearted
How wonderful to be
It's great to be
On the open road!
On the open road!
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