(Watch ya got)
Quit my job flipped off the boss took my name off the payroll.
(screw you man)
Picked up my cell rang my baby’s bell said I’m three miles from home.
I said sugar why don’t you put on that sundress I like so much,
Wait out by the road I’m comin’ to pick you up.
(whoa)
Throw your suitcase in the back,
(whoa)
Done gassed up the Pontiac,
(whoa)
Blastin’ out to Johnny Cash, headin’ for the highway,
Baby we ain’t ever comin’ back.
It’s four hundred and sixty seven miles to the outskirts of Las Vegas.
What do you say we go get married by a preacher man that looks like Elvis.
(yeah momma)
Sugar don’t you worry bout tellin’ your momma goodbye,
We’ll send her a souvenir postcard from the wild side.
(whoa)
Throw your suitcase in the back,
(whoa)
Done gassed up the Pontiac,
(whoa)
Blastin’ out to Johnny Cash, headin’ for the highway,
Baby we ain’t ever comin’ back.
(whoa)
Throw your suitcase in the back,
(whoa)
Done gassed up the Pontiac,
(whoa)
Blastin’ out to Johnny Cash, headin’ for the highway,
Baby we ain’t ever comin’ back.
(suey!)
(woah)
(woah)
(woah)
Hear that train a comin’, rollin’ round the bend.
(whoa)
The man in black is gonna rock your ass again.
(woah)
(woah)
(woah)
Breaking Free: A Spontaneous Journey
“Johnny Cash” by Jason Aldean captures the exhilarating spirit of rebellion and youthful freedom. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two lovers throwing caution to the wind, quitting jobs, and hitting the open road with nothing but dreams and a soundtrack blasting the iconic Johnny Cash. The references to ditching responsibilities, eloping in Las Vegas, and the thrill of a cross-country escape evoke a sense of daring adventure. The repeated mention of Johnny Cash not only pays homage to the legendary country artist but also symbolizes the song’s raw, outlaw energy. Aldean’s storytelling invites listeners to imagine their own moments of escape, where music, love, and the open highway are all that matter.
Song Credits
- Artist: Jason Aldean
- Songwriters: John Rich, Rodney Clawson, Vicky McGehee
- Release Year: 2007
- Label: Broken Bow Records