Signed to DreamWorks Records Nashville in 1998, Keith released his breakthrough single "How Do You Like Me Now?!" in late 1999. This song, the title track to his 1999 album of the same name, was the #1 country song of 2000, and one of several chart-toppers during his tenure on DreamWorks Nashville. His next three albums, Pull My Chain, Unleashed, and Shock'n Y'all, produced three more #1's each, and all of the albums were certified 4× Platinum. A second Greatest Hits package followed in 2004, and after that, he released Honkytonk University.
When DreamWorks closed in 2005, Keith founded the label Show Dog Nashville, which merged with Universal South Records to become Show Dog-Universal Music in December 2009. He has released ten studio albums through Show Dog/Show Dog-Universal: 2006's White Trash with Money, 2007's Big Dog Daddy, 2008's That Don't Make Me a Bad Guy, 2009's American Ride, 2010's Bullets in the Gun, 2011's Clancy's Tavern, 2012's Hope on the Rocks, 2013's Drinks After Work, 2015's 35 MPH Town, 2017's The Bus Songs, and 2021's Peso in My Pocket, as well as the compilation 35 Biggest Hits in 2008. Keith also made his acting debut in 2006, starring in the film Broken Bridges, and co-starred with comedian Rodney Carrington in the 2008 film Beer for My Horses, inspired by his song of the same name. On February 5th, 2024, Toby passed away from a 3 year battle with Stomach Cancer.
Truck Drivin' Man
Toby Keith Lyrics
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A little place called hamburger dan's
I put a quarter in the jukebox
Play the truck drivin' man
The waitress she poured me some coffee
I thanked her and called her back again
I said this song sure does fit me
Pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
I'll put a quarter in the jukebox
And play the truck drivin' man
I climbed up inside my old semi
And then like a flash I was gone
I had them old wheels rollin'
I'm on my way to San Antone
Pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
I'll put a quarter in the jukebox
And play the truck drivin' man
Pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in the land
I'll put a quarter in the jukebox
And play the truck drivin' man
And play the truck drivin' man
The lyrics to Toby Keith's song "Truck Drivin' Man" tell the story of a truck driver's journey on the open road. It begins with the singer stopping at a roadhouse in Texas called Hamburger Dan's. He inserts a quarter into the jukebox and selects the song "Truck Drivin' Man" which he feels represents him well. The waitress pours him some coffee, and he appreciates the gesture, calling her back again. The singer sings about his love for truck driving and how the lifestyle suits him perfectly. He climbs into his truck and quickly departs, feeling the adrenaline as the wheels start rolling. He mentions that he is on his way to San Antone, indicating that he is headed to San Antonio, Texas. The song repeats the chorus, emphasizing the singer's desire for more coffee and his intention to keep playing the song on the jukebox.
Overall, "Truck Drivin' Man" captures the essence of the nomadic life of a truck driver and the freedom and sense of adventure that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I stopped at a road house in Texas
I made a brief stop at a roadside establishment in Texas
A little place called hamburger dan's
It was a small establishment named Hamburger Dan's
I put a quarter in the jukebox
I inserted a twenty-five cent coin into the jukebox
Play the truck drivin' man
I selected the song 'Truck Drivin' Man' to be played
The waitress she poured me some coffee
The female server kindly filled my cup with coffee
I thanked her and called her back again
Expressing gratitude, I requested her presence once more
I said this song sure does fit me
I conveyed that this particular song resonates with my life
Cause I'm a truck drivin' man
It is because I am a man who drives trucks
Pour me another cup of coffee
Please fill my cup with more coffee
For it is the best in the land
Because it is regarded as the finest within this region
I'll put a quarter in the jukebox
Once again, I will insert a twenty-five cent coin into the jukebox
And play the truck drivin' man
To hear the song 'Truck Drivin' Man'
I climbed up inside my old semi
I ascended into my aged semi-truck
And then like a flash I was gone
Immediately, I departed at an impressive speed
I had them old wheels rollin'
I had the antiquated wheels of my vehicle spinning
I'm on my way to San Antone
I am en route to the city of San Antonio
And play the truck drivin' man
Once more, I shall listen to the song 'Truck Drivin' Man'
And play the truck drivin' man
Additionally, I will listen to the song 'Truck Drivin' Man'
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Written by: Terry Fell
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