01. Truck Stop was a fic… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist by this name:
01. Truck Stop was a fictional band in the 1994 film Half Cocked, featuring members of Rodan, starring Tara Jane O'Neil.
02. Truck stop is the alias of the hip-hop MC Sebastian, formerly of New Kingdom.
03. Truck Stop or Truckstop is a German country (country deutsch) band that has been around at least since the 1980's. The streamable tracks on both this and Truckstop profiles come from this band.
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Highways And Bridges
Truck Stop Lyrics
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Two for the strangers in lonely motels
Here′s to the ladies that I've left behind
Dust and diesel on my mind
Cigarettes and coffee in the morning,
Wheels burning concrete for the rest of the day
Hot (?) and beer in some roadside Cafe
It′s five thousand miles for my pay
Highways and bridges,
Country and cities
With each day the same as the next
Highways and bridges,
Small towns, big cities
I'll be truckin' for the rest of my life
Gimme another shot of moonshine,
Some lonely dancer to make it alright
The band playin′ some good old Country and western
And I′ll drink till the bright morning light
Highways and bridges,
Country and cities
With each day the same as the next
Highways and bridges,
Small towns, big cities
I'll be truckin′ for the rest of my life
The lyrics to Truck Stop's song Highways and Bridges delve into the monotonous routine of the life of a trucker, exemplified through their experiences on the road. The repetition of "highways and bridges, country and cities" throughout the song emphasizes the endless cycle of travelling that truckers endure. The chorus further solidifies this theme, revealing that the trucker intends to "be truckin' for the rest of [their] life". The use of alcohol throughout the song showcases both the escapism that the trucker desires, as well as the loneliness that they experience while on the road.
The first stanza introduces the concept of leaving people behind and attempting to fill the void with substances such as "cigarettes and coffee" or "beer in some roadside cafe". The second stanza follows suit, with the trucker desiring "another shot of moonshine" and a "lonely dancer to make it alright". The final line of the song reveals that despite the hardships and loneliness, the trucker remains determined to continue their lifestyle, as it is all they know. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the gritty reality experienced by truckers, revealing the mundane and sometimes dangerous experiences that they endure daily.
Line by Line Meaning
One more drink for the road,
Before I go, I want one final drink.
Two for the strangers in lonely motels
I drink two more for the strangers in motels who are also lonely and lost like me.
Here's to the ladies that I've left behind
I raise a glass to the women I've had to leave behind while I'm on the road.
Dust and diesel on my mind
All I can think about is the dust and diesel that follows me everywhere I go.
Cigarettes and coffee in the morning,
I start my day off with a cigarette and coffee.
Wheels burning concrete for the rest of the day
I drive all day long, my wheels burning the concrete underneath me.
Hot (?) and beer in some roadside Cafe
Sometimes I stop at a roadside cafe to eat some hot food and drink a beer.
It's five thousand miles for my pay
I have to drive five thousand miles to make a living.
Gimme another shot of moonshine,
Give me another shot of moonshine, please.
Some lonely dancer to make it alright
Maybe a dancer can make me forget about my loneliness for a moment.
The band playin' some good old Country and western
The band is playing some good old country and western music.
And I'll drink till the bright morning light
I'll keep drinking until the morning sun rises.
Highways and bridges,
I spend my days driving across highways and bridges.
Country and cities
I cross through different countries and cities on my travels.
With each day the same as the next
Every day feels the same to me as I drive to new places.
Small towns, big cities
I discover small towns and big cities in my travels.
I'll be truckin' for the rest of my life
I know that I'll be driving a truck for the rest of my life.
Writer(s): Knut Bewersdorff
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.