This song, one of my favorites of Young's, alludes to the tension between his significant-other relationship and his career, which given that he's a touring musician means that he spends a lot of time on the road. Sounds like it comes from a time when the love was flowing but he was aware of being away so much that he was neglecting his wife or girlfriend back home. Also, the lines "Right now I'm rolling down the open road where the daylight will soon be breaking" remind me of his song "Thrasher," where it goes
"And I was just getting up
Hit the road before it's light
Trying to catch an hour on the sun."
Of course the term white line can also refer to drugs and he used plenty but the song stands on some sturdy legs/wheels without the double entendre.
This song, one of my favorites of Young's, alludes to the tension between his significant-other relationship and his career, which given that he's a touring musician means that he spends a lot of time on the road. Sounds like it comes from a time when the love was flowing but he was aware of being away so much that he was neglecting his wife or girlfriend back home. Also, the lines "Right now I'm rolling down the open road where the daylight will soon be breaking" remind me of his song "Thrasher," where it goes "And I was just getting up Hit the road before it's light Trying to catch an hour on the sun." Of course the term white line can also refer to drugs and he used plenty but the song stands on some sturdy legs/wheels without the double entendre.