Pick a Road, Any Road
Songwriter v2
Description
"Pick a Road, Any Road" is an upbeat, feel-good modern country anthem about embracing life's unpredictable journey and the choices we make along the way. With a driving rhythm and catchy melody, the song encourages listeners to let go of control and find the joy in the unknown. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a spontaneous road trip, filled with unexpected encounters and the realization that every path, even the wrong ones, can lead to valuable experiences and self-discovery. Musically, it blends classic country instrumentation with a contemporary pop sensibility, featuring bright acoustic guitars, twangy electric guitars, and a driving rhythm section.
Lyrics
[VERSE 1] Pulled up to a T in the highway, one sign blue, the other one brown GPS kept saying my way, but my gut said slow it down Got a tank half full and a sky wide open, sun doing what the sun does best Figured life’s just choices in motion, so I laughed and took a guess [CHORUS] Pick a road, any road — kick the dust and let it roll Sometimes the left one’s right, sometimes the right one’s wrong, but hey that’s how it goes You can chase that wild horizon or head back the way you know Pick a road, any road — life’s better when it’s out of control [VERSE 2] Ten miles in found a diner, neon sign said Lucky’s Place Met a girl pouring coffee finer than the view of that open space We talked forks in the trail we followed, how each one changed who we became She said every detour’s something borrowed — but you get to choose what stays [CHORUS] Pick a road, any road — kick the dust and let it roll Sometimes the left one’s right, sometimes the right one’s wrong, but hey that’s how it goes You can chase that wild horizon or head back the way you know Pick a road, any road — life’s better when it’s out of control [BRIDGE] Some folks fear that crossroads moment, like they’ll break if they choose wrong But every twist’s got its own kind of glory, and every wrong turn makes a song [INSTRUMENTAL BREAK] (Guitar solo with banjo accents - 8 bars) [FINAL CHORUS] Pick a road, any road — kick the dust and let it roll Sometimes the left one’s right, sometimes the right one’s wrong, but somehow it still flows You can chase that wild horizon or head back the way you know Pick a road, any road — either way you end up home [OUTRO] Pick a road, any road… (fades out with ad-libs and harmonies)