Life Is A Highway
by Tom Cochrane
What is “Life Is A Highway” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Life Is A Highway” by Tom Cochrane is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Tom Cochrane's 'Life Is A Highway' is an anthem of endurance and hope, asserting that despite challenges, one can persevere on life's metaphorical highway.
So… what’s this song really about?
At its core, 'Life Is A Highway' serves as a metaphor for life's journey, emphasizing resilience and the determination to continue regardless of obstacles. The refrain and chorus suggest an unyielding spirit willing to face life's rough roads and keep moving forward - an embodiment of survivorship. This theme of resilience resonates deeply, especially considering personal or shared adversities. The lyrics also hint at a reconciliation or overcoming of past misunderstanding between individuals, suggesting that beyond personal perseverance, there is also a narrative of mending relationships and mutual support on this 'highway.' The harmonica break and energetic delivery add a layer of heartfelt vigor, reinforcing the song's message of joyous defiance against life's hurdles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who wrote 'Life Is A Highway'?
Tom Cochrane wrote 'Life Is A Highway'.
Q: What genre is 'Life Is A Highway'?
The song 'Life Is A Highway' is generally classified as rock.
Lyrics to “Life Is A Highway”
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[Refrain]
There's no load I can't hold
The roads are rough, this I know
I'll be there when the light comes in
Just tell 'em we're survivors
[Chorus]
Life is a highway
I want to ride it all night long
If you're going my way
I want to drive it all night long, hmm
Life is a highway
I want to ride it all night long
(Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme yeah)
If you're going my way
I want to drive it all night long
[Bridge]
There was a distance between you and I
A misunderstanding once
But now we look it in the eye
Oh
[Harmonica Break]
[Refrain]
There ain't no load that I can't hold
Road so rough, this I know
I'll be there when the light comes in
Just tell 'em we're survivors
[Chorus]
Life is a highway
I want to ride it all night long (Yeah yeah yeah, yeah)
If you're going my way
I want to drive it all night long (Yeah, yeah)
(Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme yeah)
Life is a highway
I want to ride it all night long
If you're going my way
I want to drive it all night long
(Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme yeah)
Life is a highway
I want to ride it all night long (Yeah, yeah)
If you're going my way
I want to drive it all night long, ooh
(Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme yeah)