18 Wheels to Texas

Judging by the tops of trees we're moving again
Faster than before, much faster my friend
So lay your head on my knee
In the still of the night
In the chill of the breeze

The humming of a steel frame rhino, rounding the bend
I think we're almost there I think this is the end, yeah
Just one more night stuck beneath
A palette of produce, in a gasoline dream

Yeah, I keep holding my breath
Told the family to fake my death
I'm riding 18 wheels to Texas, but I bet I'm pulling up in a Lexus someday

There's a vent on the side of the truck where the light shines in
And I can sort of see outside if I squint between lemons
Hey, toss me that empty banquet
I guess you piss like a racehorse when you live like a bandit

So, I'll keep holding my breath
Told the family to fake my death
I'm riding 18 wheels to Texas, but I bet I'm pulling up in a Lexus someday
Someday

I woke up when the truck came to a halt
Sweating more and wishing for endless waves of asphalt
When the back door swung wide open
It was heaven or hell, tide pool or ocean

Now I wonder if we're praying to the same God
Is the one who blessed those combat boots just inches from my jaw
The one who wants me to be
Fearless and loved, hopeful and free

So, I'll keep holding my breath
Told the family to fake my death
I'm riding 18 wheels to Texas, but I bet I'm pulling up in a Lexus
I'm riding 18 wheels to Texas
I'm riding 18 wheels to Texas, but I bet I'm pulling up in a Lexus someday
Someday
Someday