Nowhere Road
Steve Earle
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There's a road, in Oklahoma Straighter than a preacher Longer than a memory And it goes, forever onward Been a good teacher For a lot of country boys like me I push that load from here to someday I'll push as long as I'm alive, but I don't know how long I'll last 'Cause it's just a road, it ain't no highway I'm blowin' by the double five I know I'm going way too fast I been down this road just searching' for the end It don't go nowhere, it just brings you back again Leaves you lonely and cold, standin' on the shoulder But you've come too far to go back home So you're walkin' on a nowhere road Some folks say, if you keep rollin' And keep it on the yellow line It'll take you on the big highway But there's a toll to pay, if you're going The keeper of the gate is blind So you better be prepared to pay
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Written by: Steve Earle, Reno Kling
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Authorship"Nowhere Road" is a song written by Steve Earle and Reno Kling.
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Album InclusionThe song appears on Earle's second studio album, "Exit 0", which was released in 1987.
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Genre Classification"Nowhere Road" is often categorized under the genres of country rock and heartland rock.
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Collaborating BandThe song was recorded with Steve Earle's backing band, The Dukes.
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Record LabelThe album "Exit 0," containing "Nowhere Road," was released under MCA, a prominent record label.
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Live Performances"Nowhere Road" is a popular choice during Steve Earle's live performances, demonstrating its continuing appeal to fans.
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Music VideoThe song has an official music video that was released in the same year as the album.
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Cover VersionsOther artists have covered "Nowhere Road," attesting to the song's enduring popularity and influence.
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Song Themes"Nowhere Road" is often interpreted as a song about the aimlessness and disillusionment of life on the road.
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Song RankingsWhile "Nowhere Road" didn't reach chart-topping status, it has remained one of Steve Earle's most popular and consistently played songs.
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InstrumentationThe song features typical country-rock instrumentation, including guitars, bass, drums, and vocal harmonies.
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Artistic InfluenceSteve Earle’s work, including songs like "Nowhere Road," has often been cited as influential for many contemporary country and Americana artists.
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Personal ConnectionLike many of Earle's songs, "Nowhere Road" reflects his own experiences and perceptions, making it a personal and emotionally rich track.
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RecognitionDespite its lack of commercial success, "Nowhere Road" is critically acclaimed, often praised for its storytelling and musical arrangement.
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Fan FavoriteThe song still resonates with fans today, over three decades after its release. This enduring popularity speaks to the timeless appeal of Earle's music.
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