From the recording Country Songs
Written after talking to a long haul trucker at a truck stop who told me how his wife saved his life and how he could not wait to be with her.
Lyrics
Open Road Words and Music Robert Michael Turco © 2022
Been six long days away from home
And I haven't felt this much alone for years Your face is always in my mind
I sing your songs to pass the time out here
I know I've got a lot to be thankful for
I've got you
And a fast truck and one last load
Then full throttle I'll be heading for home
Got a burning desire like nobody knows
And nothing between you and me girl but open road
There are no secrets that we have
I kicked some habits that I had and I told you
Years ago I did some time
For a foolish youthful crime And I told you that too
You said "the past really doesn't matter much" Yeah that's true
I’ve got this fast truck and one last load
Then full throttle I'll be heading for home
Got a burning desire like nobody knows
And nothing between you and me girl but open road
No red lights Just green lights
No Yellow This ain't no time for caution
No railroad signs Or stop signs
And I can’t wait until we’re in each others arms
I'm tired of imagination
I need a stay-at-home celebration of love
I was blessed when you became my wife
When you calmed me down and saved my life I know
It's true I thank the Lord for so many things Mostly you
I’ve got this fast truck and one last load
Then full throttle I'll be heading for home
With a burning desire like nobody knows
And nothing between you and me girl but open road
Yeah open road Hey open road