Name: We've Bobtailed Further for Less
Duration: P00H05M28S
Description: I learned the term "bobtail" from some truckers while on the road. It means a truck without a trailer. When drivers are bobtailed, they are sent to pick up a trailer and a job at their own expense. I like the term and thought it was something we could all relate to, so I wrote "We've Bobtailed Further for Less"

We've Bobtailed Further for Less

by Jeremiah Craig

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I learned the term "bobtail" from some truckers while on the road. It means a truck without a trailer. When drivers are bobtailed, they are sent to pick up a trailer and a job at their own expense. I like the term and thought it was something we could all relate to, so I wrote "We've Bobtailed Further for Less"

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That big ol’ moon graces my rear view
Like the high beam Cascade rig
Hauling stone for the morning crew
As I stop to rest for my last leg
This road's running out of city
With no expectations or tolls
She shines to the roots that grip me
With no one to bear the load
We’ve bobtailed further for less
And it looks like we’re already dressed
To make this ride

She said, “don’t ever stop, son”
As she put away the plates
With more cold shoulders won
We follow our straits
This road's running out of heartland
She even puddles on the crown
But these roots cradle a strong stand
And won’t ever let it down
We’ve bobtailed further for less
We can’t stop now I must confess
We have to try

It’s been miles since dinner
You can’t forget to grease the fittings
Constantine cheers parking lot sinners
So I don’t forget how to spend my slim winnings
This road's running out of spirit
She’s cracked and full of holes
I believe it’s time to commandeer it
Where the roots take hold
We’ve bobtailed further for less
And here is the very best
On our mind

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released January 28, 2018
Song written and recorded by Jeremiah Craig
Album photo by Kingfish

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Jeremiah Craig Boston, Massachusetts

I write stories with my songs and focus on traditional folk ballads as a foundation for my music. I’m a balladeer! If you like stories in the music you listen to, you’ve definitely come to the right place.

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