Endless Highway Lyrics
Bob Dylan · Other Songs - Bob Dylan
J. R. Robertson
Take a silver dollar and put it in your pocket,
Never let it slip away.
Always be a man, not a boy gone astray.
When ya get half cra-zy from the August heat
Or on a frozen, rotted road
With no one to complain to about your achin' feet.
CHORUS:
You're gonna walk that endless highway,
Walk that high-way till you die.
All you children goin' my way,
Better tell your home-life sweet goodbye.
When I see a detour up ahead,
Well, I leave it far behind,
Who knows what you're apt to find there.
With the cost of livin, and the price of dyin',
Well it look like t'me this time I wont be buyin'
CHORUS
When they get a scapegoat by the throat,
it's hard labour and cold beans.
If ya get away real quick,
You'll be eatin from the poison peanut machine.
Well, I sing by night, wander by day.
I'm on the road and it looks like I'm here to stay.
CHORUS
Take a silver dollar and put it in your pocket,
Never let it slip away.
Always be a man, not a boy gone astray.
When ya get half cra-zy from the August heat
Or on a frozen, rotted road
With no one to complain to about your achin' feet.
CHORUS:
You're gonna walk that endless highway,
Walk that high-way till you die.
All you children goin' my way,
Better tell your home-life sweet goodbye.
When I see a detour up ahead,
Well, I leave it far behind,
Who knows what you're apt to find there.
With the cost of livin, and the price of dyin',
Well it look like t'me this time I wont be buyin'
CHORUS
When they get a scapegoat by the throat,
it's hard labour and cold beans.
If ya get away real quick,
You'll be eatin from the poison peanut machine.
Well, I sing by night, wander by day.
I'm on the road and it looks like I'm here to stay.
CHORUS
Endless Highway
Bob Dylan's "Endless Highway" stands as a quintessential example of his folk-rock mastery, capturing the weary spirit of the American road. Released on the 1979 album *Slow Train Coming*, the track reflects Dylan's continued exploration of themes regarding travel, isolation, and the human condition. With its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics, the song serves as a poignant commentary on the endless journey of life, resonating deeply with listeners who have experienced the solitude of the open road. As a staple of his later discography, it demonstrates his ability to blend traditional storytelling with contemporary rock instrumentation, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in music history.