On The Road Again
Willie Nelson & Family Lyrics

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On the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making music with my friends

And I can't 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
And I can't wait to get on the road 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
I just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is makin' music with my friends
And I can't wait to get on the road 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 can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is makin' music with my friends

And I can't wait to get on the road again
And I can't wait to get on the road again

Overall Meaning

The song "On The Road Again" by Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash is an ode to the joys of being a musician and touring the world. The lyrics express the excitement of traveling to new places, seeing new things, and making music with friends. The repetition of the phrase "on the road again" emphasizes the singer's eagerness to hit the highway and continue their journey.

The song describes a group of musicians on tour, comparing them to a band of gypsies as they travel down the highway. The friends insist that the world keep turning their way, suggesting a certain confidence and determination in the face of the unknown. The line "the life I love is making music with my friends" highlights the camaraderie and shared passion that drives these musicians forward.

Line by Line Meaning

On the road again
Excited to embark on a new journey of hard work, adventure and music.

Just can't wait to get on the road again
The excitement of going on tour and performing feels unparalleled.

The life I love is making music with my friends
Music is the backbone of this artist's life and sharing it with great friends is an incredible feeling.

Goin' places that I've never been
Traveling on the road offers unique experiences that one might not get to witness again.

Seein' things that I may never see again
The path forward is uncertain, full of surprises and it's important to cherish the moments along the way.

Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
Similar to nomadic lifestyles, life on the road as a band is constantly on the move.

We're the best of friends
Bandmates share an incredibly close bond, even in the face of long-time road travel and shared responsibility.

Insisting that the world keep turning our way
Working hard and staying true to oneself is essential to the success of a musician on tour.

And our way is on the road again
The only way to continue the success and to grow as a musician is by staying on the road, performing live and collaborating with other talented musicians.

And I can't wait to get on the road again
The excitement of another tour awaits, it's time to make more music with close friends and experience new opportunities.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Nelson

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