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Brother Trucker

James Taylor

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Brother Trucker

in AlbumFlag

Breaker number nine big buddy

Put your ears on me now

This trucker got to have a big lie tonight

Come on sucker

Come back brother trucker

I keep seeing double

unless I close one eye

And I've got to roll, roll, roll brother trucker

Sure enough a shame 'bout the shape I'm in

Roll, roll, roll brother trucker

I'm back on my wheels again

Roll, roll, roll brother trucker

Someone to love the truck driving man

Roll, roll, roll brother trucker

I'm back on my wheels again

I'm a driving fool

I make my own rules

One part man and one part mule

One part fossil fuel

I got the heart of steel

I pull eighteen wheels

Mister nine to five in his Coup de Ville

No, never know how it feels

To really roll, roll, roll brother trucker

Holding my own just the best as I can

Roll, roll, roll brother trucker

I'm back on my wheels again

Roll, roll, roll brother trucker

Outward bound from South Bend

Roll, roll, roll brother trucker

I'm back on my wheels again

Moon over New Jersey

Big state police

Well, I'm in a hurry

Could you let me go in peace

I'm an independent

I don't make no teamster dough

'Cause the A.F.L. and the C.I.O.

Still don't own the road

And the only man telling me where to go

Is the man who owns my load

And he says roll, roll, roll brother trucker

I say where and you say when

Roll, roll, roll brother trucker

Get back on your wheels again

Turn the Goddamn thing around and do it again

Roll, roll, roll brother trucker

I'm back on my wheels again

Fat bucket, I'm back on my wheels again

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Brother Trucker by James Taylor is a heartfelt ballad that pays homage to the life of a truck driver. The song delves into the solitude, resilience, and dedication that come with the trucking lifestyle. It explores themes of hard work, loneliness, and the bond between truckers. The lyrics poignantly describe the long, grueling hours on the road and the emotional toll it takes, while also highlighting the camaraderie and respect among those who share this line of work. Key moments in the song include vivid descriptions of the open road and the persistent spirit of the truck driver, making it a touching tribute to an often overlooked profession.

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