Lyric discussion by rememberthefuture 

Cover art for Up Around The Bend lyrics by Creedence Clearwater Revival

nah man hes not talking about dodging the war...hes talking about all the crap u get in life just get away from it....have u ever gone on a road trip where neon turns to wood...get out of the city...where the highway ends...if u ever go south when the highway ends ur in nowhere away from the city in a great place

the first verse is talking about leaving ur problems behind

second verse is about u can reck your brain all day thinking about crap that doesnt matter like perpetual motion u can enjoy a crystal day...what u think about to take ur mind of u crappy life....job...or family

third verse...where the highway ends theres a big red tree where he will meet someone whos gonna catch a ride from there crappy lives to the place up ahead

CCR always talked about peace man just loving your life but they knew everyone had to deal with crap...so leave ur crap behind come along come along with me