A truck stop in Kansas, nowhere to go
Too many days without any shows
It's 4 a.m. as I sip from my cup
5 a.m. the sun's coming up

My body has shifted from the touring mode
Trying to sleep in the van, on the road
Gotta find a place where I can sleep

I've got the truck stop blues
Taking care of myself, paying my dues
Living life day by day, I've got the truck stop blues
Don't think I'd have it any other way



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    This song is by Eric Melvin and Dave What's-His-Name. One of the few songs with out Fat Mike's contrabution (I probably spelled that wrong.) The meaning is fairly self explanitory (spelled wrong I know it.) It's about life on the road and touring (duh.)
    The Dishon April 23, 2006   Link

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