Driving rain

40 miles out of Michigan

Spiderweb headlights

Shut me down



I knocked on the door

I rang the bell

The sign said vacancy

There was no-one around



18 wheels up against the wall

56 tons, grain alcohol

Danger pay, I'm trying to be strong

But my will is gone

My will is gone

My will is gone



Lightning flashing

Standing in a phone booth

I called her number

I got a machine



I heard her voice

I heard the tone

I tried to speak

I couldn't say anything



18 wheels up against the wall

56 tons, grain alcohol

Danger pay, I'm trying to be strong

But my will is gone

My will is gone

My will is gone



Blinding snow

Sioux City Iowa

It dawned on me

She was gone to stay



I jammed the brakes

I swung it around

Now I'm headin' back

But it's way too late



18 wheels up against the wall

56 tons, grain alcohol

Danger pay, I'm trying to be strong

But my will is gone

My will is gone

My will is gone