Halfway To Memphis
Sammy Hagar · Other Songs - Sammy Hagar
Halfway to Memphis
Driving in the rain
Self confidence slipping
Still running away
From the face in the mirror
The lines on the face
From New York City
To the San Francisco Bay
From the ghost in the closet
The monkey on your back
From the one that really knows you
Been there watching your back
But the fire in your belly still burns
Just be yourself
You're like no one else
There's nobody like you
You can't find it on the shelf
Just let the world know
That you're ready for show
Count 3 and let go
Before you turn around and go home
Turn around
Down by the Lilikoi
Near the old stone wall
There time stands still
Yet the water still falls
There nothing much changes
But the seasons still change
Just wishing and hoping
To break even again
You take these things with you
You take 'em to the heart
But take nothing for granted
Well, there's a good place to start
Until you feel like circle again
Just be yourself
You're like no one else
There's nobody like you
You can't find it on the shelf
Just let the world know
That you're ready for show
Count 3 and let go
Before you turn around and go home
There ain't no sanctuary
Young Jeff Buckley blood
You're halfway to Memphis
In the Mississippi mud
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Be yourself
You're like no one else
There's nobody like you
You can't find it on the shelf
Just let the world know
That you're ready for show
Count 3 and let go
Before you turn around and go home
Turn yourself around and get back home
Just turn around and go home
Driving in the rain
Self confidence slipping
Still running away
From the face in the mirror
The lines on the face
From New York City
To the San Francisco Bay
From the ghost in the closet
The monkey on your back
From the one that really knows you
Been there watching your back
But the fire in your belly still burns
Just be yourself
You're like no one else
There's nobody like you
You can't find it on the shelf
Just let the world know
That you're ready for show
Count 3 and let go
Before you turn around and go home
Turn around
Down by the Lilikoi
Near the old stone wall
There time stands still
Yet the water still falls
There nothing much changes
But the seasons still change
Just wishing and hoping
To break even again
You take these things with you
You take 'em to the heart
But take nothing for granted
Well, there's a good place to start
Until you feel like circle again
Just be yourself
You're like no one else
There's nobody like you
You can't find it on the shelf
Just let the world know
That you're ready for show
Count 3 and let go
Before you turn around and go home
There ain't no sanctuary
Young Jeff Buckley blood
You're halfway to Memphis
In the Mississippi mud
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Be yourself
You're like no one else
There's nobody like you
You can't find it on the shelf
Just let the world know
That you're ready for show
Count 3 and let go
Before you turn around and go home
Turn yourself around and get back home
Just turn around and go home
Halfway To Memphis
Sammy Hagar's "Halfway To Memphis" stands as a defining track from his solo career, showcasing his signature blend of rock and country influences. The song captures the spirit of road trips and the American Southwest, themes central to Hagar's musical identity. With its driving rhythm and Hagar's distinctive vocal delivery, the recording exemplifies the energetic style that characterized his work during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It remains a staple in his discography, reflecting his ability to merge hard rock with melodic sensibilities while paying homage to the outlaw country tradition. The track continues to resonate with fans who appreciate its raw energy and nostalgic atmosphere.