Lyric discussion by Joeknob11 

Cover art for Driving Song lyrics by Widespread Panic

I always thought the lyrics went "A bowl for the cat, a bowl for the dog, NO bowl for me". I think this song captures and conveys the frustration of being a broke working class shlub who is struggling to get by. Desperation causes some people to start driving because they aren't happy where they are anymore and need to escape