From the recording Black Smoke Warning
Lyrics
[Intro]
Well now…
Ain’t nothin’ out here but road…
Dust…
And bad decisions…
[Verse 1]
Got a tank full of maybe, map full of lies
Sun beatin’ down like it’s settlin’ ties
CB cracklin’ from a mile behind
Sayin’ “boy you still runnin’?”—I say “all the time”
Wheels hum low like a back porch tune
Engine talkin’ steady in the heat of noon
Ain’t chasin’ nothin’, ain’t tryin’ to win
Just outrun yesterday again
[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t got a badge… don’t got a plan…
Just truckin’ diesel with a steady hand…
[Chorus]
Roll it on down that broken line
Black smoke risin’ like a warning sign
If you ask me where I been—don’t ask twice
I forgot on purpose and it sure feels nice
[Verse 2]
Met a man said “son you should settle down”
I said “buddy I ain’t even settled in this town”
He said “life’s more than miles and lines”
I said “you ever tried outrunnin’ time?”
[Verse 3]
Coffee tastes like regret and rust
Still beats that feelin’ of losin’ your trust
Got a radio preacher yellin’ ‘bout sin
Turned him up loud—let him ride again
[Chorus]
Roll it on down that broken line
Black smoke risin’ like a warning sign
If you ask me where I’m goin’—I plead the fifth
Destination’s overrated when you drive like this
[Bridge]
Some folks chase gold…
Some folks chase grace…
Me?
I just like the sound of an engine in open space…
[Final Chorus]
Roll it on down that broken line
Black smoke risin’ like a warning sign
If you see me flyin’ by—don’t wave me down
I ain’t lost—I just ain’t stickin’ around
[Outro]
YEAHHH!
Roll it on… roll it on…
Let that engine carry on…
Black smoke… risin’ high…
Fade it out into the sky…
Roll it on… roll it on…
Ain’t no end… just keep it gone…