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Like most musicians, I have a day job. This was inspired by my job as a truck driver using the CB radio to talk to other truckers.
lyrics
SPEAK TO ME, TAILLIGHT
As I start to doze, in comes a voice, and I wake up instantly.
C-band radios are a bunch of noise until you find the right frequency.
Talk; it's a funny thing. We do more when someone's listening.
Hello, hello... I'm on the C.B. radio. Oh-ho...
Another load, another week over the road.
We each have a name. It's a child's game, and we call it our handle.
Mine is the 'Taillight'. They call me to converse and share the ride.
Hello, hello... I'm on the C.B. radio. Oh-ho...
Where do we go? The highway's moving way too slow, so
speak to me, Taillight. What's your location?
I am stuck at a red light, and I'm trying to get home. Well,
keep off the turnpike, there's an open weigh-station.
Once you cut loose and bob-tail, you should stick to the back roads.
Oh, I could've been anything, but driving is a bit more interesting.
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It's a lifestyle choice of long trips and great, big convoys.
Hello, hello.., I'm on the C.B. radio. Oh-ho...
Another load, another week over the road, so
speak to me, Taillight. I'm a heavy hauler
that is trying to find you. Check your six, and pass it on, 'cause
it 'aint easy sailing. There's a shark in the water;
that's a '5-0' behind you moving quick. Update your logs.
Oh, I could've been anything, but life handed me a big rig, so
Speak to me, Taillight...
Speak to me, Taillight...
Speak to me, Taillight.
COPYRIGHT 2010
WORDS AND MUSIC WRITTEN BY IAN PATRICK GENTLES
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