About the song
## Turn the Page: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Anthem for the Road-Weary Soul
**Bob Seger’s** “Turn the Page” is a classic rock anthem that has resonated with audiences for decades. Released in 1976, the song’s evocative lyrics and driving melody capture the relentless pace and emotional toll of life on the road. Seger, a seasoned musician himself, delivers a heartfelt performance that speaks to the experiences of countless touring artists and their fans.
The song begins with a simple, yet powerful guitar riff that sets the stage for a tale of weariness and longing. Seger’s voice, filled with both grit and vulnerability, immediately draws listeners into the world of the song’s protagonist. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a musician struggling to maintain his sanity amidst the constant demands of touring.
The chorus, “Turn the page, the chapter’s done, I’ve played my part, I’ve had my fun,” reflects the singer’s desire for a break from the relentless cycle of travel and performance. The line “I’m just a weary traveler, searching for a place to stand” conveys a sense of isolation and displacement that many touring musicians experience.
Seger’s lyrics are filled with poignant imagery that evokes the challenges and rewards of life on the road. The line “Sleep comes easy when you’re tired and worn, but dreams are shattered by the morning’s horn” captures the fleeting nature of rest and the constant disruption of the touring lifestyle.
The song’s bridge, “I’ve seen the faces, the faces of the lonely crowd, searching for a hero, searching for a sound,” highlights the connection between the musician and his audience. The fans, seeking solace and inspiration, become a source of both fulfillment and exhaustion for the performer.
“Turn the Page” is more than just a song about the hardships of touring; it’s a universal anthem about the human experience. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has felt overwhelmed, lonely, or in need of a break from the relentless demands of life. Seger’s powerful performance and the timeless quality of the song’s message ensure that “Turn the Page” will continue to captivate audiences for generations to come.
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Lyrics
On a long and lonesome highway
East of Omaha
You can listen to the engine
Moanin’ out his one note song
You can think about the woman
Or the girl you knew the night before
But your thoughts will soon be wandering
The way they always do
When you’re ridin’ sixteen hours
And there’s nothin’ much to do
And you don’t feel much like ridin’
You just wish the trip was through
See here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin’ star again
There I go
Turn the page
Well you walk into a restaurant
Strung out from the road
And you feel the eyes upon you
As you’re shakin’ off the cold
You pretend it doesn’t bother you
But you just want to explode
Most times you can’t hear ’em talk
Other times you can
All the same old cliches
“Is that a woman or a man?”
And you always seem outnumbered
You don’t dare make a stand
Here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin’ star again
There I go
Turn the page
Out there in the spotlight
You’re a million miles away
Every ounce of energy
You try to give away
As the sweat pours out your body
Like the music that you play
Later in the evening
As you lie awake in bed
With the echoes from the amplifiers
Ringin’ in your head
You smoke the day’s last cigarette
Rememberin’ what she said
Here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin’ star again
There I go
Turn the page
Here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin’ star again
There I go
There I go