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So you're a truckerHard driverMr king of the roadFeelin' lonelyDrinkin' coffeeShe had only ever knownDrove a lot todayWas it yesterday?Just a memory you know...
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Dec 28, 2023 · The lyrics of “Theme For A Trucker” tell the story of a truck driver, often referred to as the “king of the road.” The first verse portrays the trucker feeling lonely, finding solace in drinking coffee as he reminisces about his past. The lyrics mention the endless driving, blurred memories, and an underlying sense of nostalgia.
Music and lyrics. The song "Theme for a Trucker" was written by Ryan Adams as a tribute to his friend Jere McIlwean, who had recently died from a heroin overdose. McIlwean (who had also been a bandmate of Adams in his pre-Whiskeytown days) was in a band named Trucker; hence the title of the song. Said Adams of McIlwean: "He’d hate that song ...
- April 1997
- Chris Stamey
So you're a trucker Hard driver Mr king of the road Feelin' lonely Drinkin' coffee She had only ever known Drove a lot today Was it yesterday? Just a memory you know You can't dilute it Or see to it Roll through it You head home There is a motel with a vacancy There is no possibility You could drive yourself to ever be The man you once were So ...
So you're a trucker Hard driver Mr king of the road Feelin' lonely Drinkin' coffee She had only ever known Drove a lot today Was it yesterday? Just a memory you know You can't dilute it Or see to it Roll through it You head home There is a motel with a vacancy There is no possibility You could drive yourself to ever be The man you once were So ...
