Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2006-05-05
- Album Name: Dark Bar And A Jukebox
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Highway Blue” by J. B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters
“Highway Blue” is a song about the freedom of the open road. The narrator speaks of the endless possibilities the highway offers, and how it can help one to break away from the restrictions of life and find a sense of purpose. He compares the highway to a blue-tinted fire that beckons the weary traveler, while also warning of the loneliness that can follow when the highway is gone. Despite the loneliness, the narrator finds hope in the highway, as it gives him a chance to leave the mundanity of everyday life and discover something new. The narrator also reminds the listener that, no matter which direction they go or what choices they make, they can always find their way back home along the “Highway Blue”.