About the song
Merle Haggard: Movin’ On – A Country Anthem for the Open Road
Merle Haggard, the country music legend with a voice as smooth as whiskey and a heart as worn as the roads he sang about, left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of music lovers for decades. Among his vast catalog of hits, “Movin’ On” stands out as a rousing anthem for the restless spirit of truck drivers and highway wanderers.
A Song that Captures the Essence of the Road
From the opening notes, with their driving guitar riff and steady beat, “Movin’ On” whisks listeners away on a journey down endless highways and into the heart of the American experience. Haggard’s voice, warm and weathered like the roads he sings about, paints a vivid picture of the trucker’s life:
“Big wheels rollin’, keep on rollin’
If we gonna make it gotta keep on goin’
Big wheels rollin’, movin’ on”
A Tribute to the Free Spirit
“Movin’ On” is more than just a song about trucking; it’s a tribute to the free spirit of those who roam the open road. These are the wanderers, the restless souls who find solace in the endless miles stretching before them. They are unburdened by the mundane trappings of life, content to chase the horizon and embrace the unknown.
“Livin’ like a gypsy, always on the go
Doin’ what we best know how to do”
A Ballad of Resilience
The life of a trucker is not an easy one. They face long, grueling hours, harsh weather conditions, and the loneliness of the open road. Yet, through it all, they maintain a spirit of resilience, an unwavering determination to keep moving forward.
“It takes a special breed to be a truck drivin’ man
And a steady hand to pull that load”
“Movin’ On” is a country music classic, a song that has stood the test of time with its catchy melody, Haggard’s heartfelt vocals, and its ode to the American spirit of wanderlust and resilience. It’s a song that resonates with anyone who has ever felt the pull of the open road, the yearning for adventure and the thrill of leaving the familiar behind.
Conclusion
For those who love country music and the open road, “Movin’ On” by Merle Haggard is an essential listen. It’s a song that will fill you with a sense of wanderlust, inspire you to chase your dreams, and remind you that sometimes, the best way to find yourself is to get lost in the world around you.
Video
Lyrics
“Movin’ On”
Big wheels rollin’, big wheels rollin’, movin’ on
Big wheels rollin’, gotta keep ’em goin’
Big wheels rollin’, movin’ on.The white line is a life line to a nation
And men like Will and Sonny make it move
Livin’ like a gypsy always on the go
Doin’ what they best know how to do.Jammin’ gears has got to be a fever
‘Cause men become addicted to the grind
It takes a special breed to be a truck drivin’ man
And a steady hand to pull that load behind.Big wheels rollin’, big wheels rollin’, movin’ on…
Big wheels rollin’ ,gotta keep ’em goin’
Big wheels rollin’, movin’ on.All night country music keeps ’em goin’
And Will and Sonny keep on movin’ on
A good hot cup of coffee is waitin’ up ahead
And the rhythm of the highway hums along.Jammin’ gears has got to be a fever
‘Cause men become addicted to the grind
It takes a special breed to be a truck drivin’ man
And a steady hand to pull that load behind.Big wheels rollin’, big wheels rollin’, movin’ on
Big wheels rollin’ ,gotta keep ’em goin’
Big wheels rollin’, movin’ on…