Travis Tritt

Travis Tritt – Start The Car

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About The Song

In the realm of country music, few artists have captured the essence of the working man’s spirit quite like Travis Tritt. With his raspy vocals, honest lyrics, and electrifying stage presence, Tritt has carved a niche for himself as a true country music icon. His 1998 hit, “Start the Car”, stands as a testament to his ability to craft songs that resonate with the everyday struggles and triumphs of ordinary people.

“Start the Car” is a song about yearning for escape, a desire to break free from the monotony and pressures of daily life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man weary from the grind, longing for a moment of peace and solace. The opening lines, “Well I’m tired of the pressure, so tired of the pace. Just want to grab you baby, and get out of this race,” perfectly capture the sentiment of the song.

Tritt’s voice is at its raspy best on “Start the Car”, imbuing the lyrics with an emotional depth that makes them all the more relatable. He sings with a palpable sense of frustration and longing, his voice echoing the sentiments of countless listeners who have felt trapped in the rat race.

The chorus of “Start the Car” is a simple yet powerful declaration of the desire to break free: “Start the car, let’s get out of here. Headin’ west, leavin’ all our fears behind. Start the car, honey, don’t look back. We’re gonna leave this town and never come back.” These lines offer a glimmer of hope, a promise of a fresh start and a new beginning.

The song’s instrumentation is equally evocative, perfectly complementing the mood and message of the lyrics. The driving guitar riff and steady drumbeat create a sense of urgency, while the occasional twang of the pedal steel adds a touch of country flair.

“Start the Car” is more than just a country song; it’s an anthem for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life’s pressures. It’s a reminder that it’s okay to take a break, to escape the daily grind and seek out some peace and tranquility. With its relatable lyrics, powerful vocals, and driving instrumentation, “Start the Car” is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWjU5clUBtI

Lyric

Yeah, yeah, uh-huhWell I’m tired of the pressureSo tired of the paceJust wanna grab you babyAnd get out of this placeI got no chance of making itWorking downtownJust walking slow and talking lowAnd tired of going down, down, down
Start the car, we gotta moveThis ain’t no living, this ain’t no grooveIt’s been a long hard roadCome on baby (ooh baby)Let’s drive it homeStart the car
We started out for paradiseBut this ain’t no promised landThis ain’t no kind of living for an honest working manWell there’s people dying on the streetsSure don’t make the news, ooh yeahWhile others living up on the hillSinging the white boy blues
Whoa, start the car, we gotta moveThis ain’t no living (no living)This ain’t no grooveThe city’s rich, or dirt poorBut somewhere waiting (ooh yeah)There’s something moreStart the car
Well we’re going out with dignityWe’re going out with styleGonna lay down that hammer babyMake our own road across the miles‘Cause I can’t take this town one more day
Whoa, start the car, we gotta moveThis ain’t no living (no living)This ain’t no grooveThe city’s rich, or dirt poorBut somewhere waiting (somewhere waiting)There’s gotta be something more
Start the car, yeahIt’s been a long hard roadWell come on baby, let’s drive it homeStart the car
Ooh, start the carOoh, start the carOoh, start the carMabeline, why can’t you be trueStart the car
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