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Artist/Band: Dire Straits
Lyrics for Song: Telegraph Road
Lyrics for Album: Money For Nothing [1988]



A long time ago came a man on a track

Walking thirty miles with a sack on his back

And he put down his load where he thought it was the best

And he made a home in the wilderness



He built a cabin and a winter store

And he ploughed up the ground by the cold lake shore

And the other travellers came walking down the track

And they never went further, no they never went back



Then came the churches; then came the schools

Then came the lawyers and then came the rules

Then came the trains and the trucks with their loads

And the dirty old track was the telegraph road



Then came the mines, then came the ore

Then there was the hard times then there was a war

Telegraph sang a song about the world outside

Telegraph road got so deep and so wide like a rolling river...



And my radio says "tonight it's gonna freeze"

People driving home from the factories

There's six lanes of traffic, three lanes moving slow...



I used to like to go to work but they shut it down

I've got a right to go to work but there's no work here to be found

Yes, and they say we're gonna have to pay what's owed

We're gonna have to reap from some seed that's been sowed



And the birds up on the wires and the telegraph poles

They can always fly away from this rain and this cold

You can hear them singing out the telegraph code

All the way down the telegraph road



You know I'd sooner forget but I remember those nights

When life was just a bet on a race between the lights

You had your hand on my shoulder you had your hand in my hair

Now you act a little colder like you don't seem to care...



But believe in me baby and I'll take you away

From out of this darkness and into the day

From these rivers of headlights these rivers of rain

From the anger that lives on these streets with these names



'Cos I've run every red light on memory lane

I've seen desperation explode into flames and I don't wanna see it again...

From all of these signs saying sorry but we're closed

All the way...down the telegraph road


Telegraph Road

Telegraph Road stands as a monumental epic within Dire Straits' discography, showcasing Mark Knopfler's mastery of narrative songwriting. Released on the 1988 album Money For Nothing, the track spans nearly nine minutes, weaving a complex tale of urban development and personal history through Detroit's changing landscape. The composition reflects the band's mature sound, blending rock with jazz-inflected guitar work and intricate arrangements that build in intensity over its duration. As a centerpiece of the album, it demonstrates the group's ability to craft expansive, cinematic pieces that resonate with listeners through detailed storytelling rather than simple hooks. The recording remains a defining moment in their career, highlighting their evolution from tight, acoustic-driven rock to a more layered and ambitious sonic palette.


Album Lyrics: Money For Nothing [1988]


Dire Straits
"Money For Nothing [1988]"


1. Telegraph Road
2. Where Do You Think You're Going?
3. Portobello Belle