Lyric discussion by bkabbott 

Cover art for Danko/Manuel lyrics by Drive-By Truckers

The first time I heard this song it had a very personal effect on me.

I realized that I chose to take an academic route and avoided playing in bands.

I texted a friend to see if he wanted to jam after the break. I never got that chance.

I later read that Jason was writing about the life of a musician but he tied two members of the band in.

One of my favorite songs. Music is free.

It wasn't the first time I heard it. But it was the first time it stood out to me.