Got out of bed, four in the morning
Bad weather’s coming, you got to take warning
Thought I could make it if I left before the dawn
Got myself packed, put the coffee on
Hugged my dad and I said so long
Lightening struck and the thunder roared
As I headed towards the door

Southbound on I-35
I aint stopping ‘til I arrive
Southbound on I-35
I’m gonna get back home to Texas tonight

Cars were crashing all along the road
I saw a semi who had lost his load
My fingers white as they clenched tight upon the wheel
I kept my eyes glued on the white line
The windshield wipers were slapping time
I was bound and determined
I was gonna make it home on time

Southbound…

Too many days and too many nights
Too many wrongs without any rights
I don’t know how I’ll make it up to you
Ten in the morning and it’s still pouring
Don’t think it’ll let up soon
But I’ll keep this car moving southbound
It’s all I know to do

Southbound…