The Road Behind
Gwar · America Must Be Destroyed [1992]
And I'm carrying that heavy load I walk around in a stupor Sleazy,
I cant do the show
Hanging out backstage
I'm in a homocidal rage I signed a million dollar contract
I puked on every page
Slaughtered half the crew
Caused they ate the deli-tray
Oh Baby hey
Said I'd do the show but I Canceled anyway
[Chorus:]
You were road kill baby Till I scraped you in my arms
Just another wattle flapping
On the old turkey farm
So baby....
[Second Chorus by Beefcake]
[2nd Chorus:]
And while the wheels keep rolling
And another milepost gone
All along the road behind
Oh can't you hear me calling
Just like the sad whale song I'm on the road behind
Well there you have it baby I'm just a sensitive guy
Y'know I snuffed a million planets
But I still find time to cry
Because there's more to life
Then making other people die
Like a little bloody tear baby
Running out my dirty little eye
And some things baby
They don't make no sense
Does it really matter if it bugs
Your parents?
[Chorus]
Now baby quit yer crying
Put those clown britches on
[2nd Chorus:]
Well the wheels keep rolling
And another signpost gone
Baby can't you hear me calling
Like a sad whale song [X2]
Sad whale baby
The Road Behind
Gwar's 'The Road Behind' stands as a defining track from their 1992 album 'America Must Be Destroyed,' embodying the band's signature blend of horror punk and theatrical metal. Released during the height of the nu-metal era, the song features the group's characteristic aggressive vocals, distorted guitars, and satirical lyrics that critique American culture while embracing the macabre. As a staple of Gwar's discography, the recording captures the raw energy and dark humor that would become central to their identity, influencing a generation of metal and punk artists who sought to merge extreme musical styles with provocative social commentary. The track remains a powerful representation of the band's ability to transform horror tropes into a visceral, rhythmic experience.