Alright, man, I’m ready when y’all are
This is your song, Mike, let’s do it
Alright, here we go, 1, 2, 3, and
So take me down the road that’s a little bit windy
To a place they still put sugar in their iced tea
Where the women are fine and the love is fair
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Hey, driver, pull on over I’m in a fight with God
This Carolina shoulder seems the place I’m getting off
Daddy always told me, never make a home on the road
While your lady’s sneaking out and the kids are growing old
Hey, driver, I’ve been riding this lonely way too long
All the love I have worth giving is all spent on my songs
Hey, driver, the boys are gambling with more than just their cards
With their bottles, and their drugs, and their bibles, and their hearts
(Oh) So take me down the road that’s a little bit windy
To a place they still put sugar in their iced tea
Where the women are fine and the love is fair
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Hey, driver, I’ve been feeling like there’s no point at all
The Klonopin ain’t kicked in, and I missed my sister’s call
Hey, driver, I’m so tired of the ways of this old world
Just drive until the tires melt, we’ll come back when it’s healed
So take me down the road that’s a little bit windy
To a place they still put sugar in their iced tea
Where the women are fine and the love is fair
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
So take me down the road that’s a little bit windy
To a place they still put sugar in their iced tea
Where the women are fine and the love is fair
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Hey, driver, you can drop me off anywhere
On the Road to Redemption: Exploring “Hey Driver”
“Hey Driver” by Bryan and Zach is a heartfelt journey through longing, nostalgia, and the search for solace. The lyrics paint a vivid portrait of someone seeking respite from life’s pressures, using the symbolism of a winding road and a Southern backdrop where “they still put sugar in their iced tea.” The recurring plea to the driver becomes a metaphor for escape, healing, and the desire to start anew. The verses reveal personal struggles, from spiritual battles to the pain of missed connections, all while holding onto memories of home and simpler times.
Personal Battles and Fleeting Contentment
The song’s narrative voice is raw and vulnerable, reflecting on advice from family, the loneliness of a musician’s life, and the vices that surround him. There’s a poignant honesty in lines about missing loved ones and the futile escape from personal demons. Ultimately, “Hey Driver” captures the bittersweet dance between wandering and wanting to belong, resonating with anyone who’s ever felt lost on life’s highway.
Song Credits
- Artists: Bryan, Zach
- Songwriters: Information not specified