Life Is A Highway
Tom Cochrane · Mad Mad World [1992]
When there's one day here and the next day gone
Sometimes you bend sometimes you stand
Sometimes you turn your back to the wind
There's a world outside every darkened Door
Where the blues won't haunt you anymore
Where the brave are free and lovers soar
Come ride with me to the distant shore
We won't hesitate to break down the garden gate
There's not much time left today
Chorus:
Life is a highway
I wanna' ride it all night long
If you're going my way
I wanna' drive it all night long
Through all the cities and all these towns
It's in my blood and it's all around
I loved you now like I loved you then
This is the road and these are the hands
From mozambique to those memphis nights
The khyber pass to vancouver's lights
Knock me down get back up again
You're in my blood I'm not a lonely man
There's no load I can't hold
Road so rough this I know
I'll be there when the light comes in
Just tell 'em we're survivors
Chorus x2
There was a distance between you and I
A misunderstanding once but now
We look it in the eye
There' ain't no load I can't hold
Road so rough this I know
I'll be there when the light comes in
Just tell 'em we're survivors
Chorus x 3
Life Is A Highway
Tom Cochrane's "Life Is A Highway" stands as a defining anthem of his career, originally released on the 1992 album Mad Mad World. The track showcases Cochrane's signature blend of rock and pop sensibilities, characterized by driving rhythms and an optimistic, resilient tone. As a cornerstone of his discography, the song captures the energy of early 1990s Canadian rock while addressing universal themes of movement and perseverance. Its enduring popularity stems from Cochrane's ability to craft accessible melodies that resonate with a wide audience. The recording remains a highlight of his body of work, demonstrating his skill in creating music that balances commercial appeal with genuine emotional depth. This piece continues to represent a significant moment in Cochrane's musical journey, solidifying his place within the rock genre.