Slow Rollin' Low
Waylon Jennings · Double Play [2010]
SLOW ROLLIN' LOW
(Billy Joe Shaver)
I got a slow rollin' low
Ain't a mother would want me
Done got me so down bent out of round
Don't know my head from my toes.
Ain't a hand here to hold
Ain't a shoulder to cry on
Ain't a lesson to learn or a corner to turn
Twixt the dyin' and me.
Lord, I wanted to be
Something you could depend on
Lawdy, Lawd, woe is me
Ain't a body would care.
I got a slow rollin' low
Forgot the words to my song
Ain't that just like a fool to want a ride
On them trains when the train is all gone.
--- Instrumental to fade ---
Slow Rollin' Low
Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country performance on 'Slow Rollin' Low,' a track that embodies the rugged, independent spirit of his career. Recorded for the compilation 'Double Play [2010],' the song showcases Jennings' signature vocal style, characterized by its gravelly tone and conversational delivery. As a staple of the genre, the recording reflects the mid-to-late period of his discography where he continued to champion the 'outlaw' movement alongside peers like Willie Nelson. The song's structure and lyrical themes of resilience and freedom remain consistent with the broader catalog of his work, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the golden age of country music. It stands as a representative piece of his artistic identity, capturing the essence of a musician who refused to conform to mainstream expectations.