R.E.M - King of the Road Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
"King of the Road" by R.E.M. was released on May 9, 1987, as part of their EP Dead Letter Office. The song was written by band members Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry. The song is a cover of the classic song by Roger Miller, offering a nostalgic and carefree view of life on the road.
Song lyrics
Trailers for sale or rent
Rooms to let, fifty cents
No cars no pool no pets
I ain't got no cigarettes
It takes four hours of pushin' broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of means, by no means
King of the road
Trailers for sale or rent
Rooms to let, fifty cents
No cars no pool no pets
I ain't got no cigarettes
It takes eight hours of pushin' broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of man, by no means
King of the road, take it Slim
It takes eight hours of pushin' broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of man, by no means
King of the road, one more time
Trailers for sale or rent
Rooms to let, fifty cents
No cars no pool no pets
I ain't got no cigarettes
It takes eight hours of pushin' broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of man, by no means
King of the road, take it Slim