The Zac Brown Band Highway 20 Ride song was released in November 2009 as the fourth single from the band’s 2009 album The Foundation. This song is the band’s third Number One on the U.S. country singles chart reaching the top position April 17, 2010.
“Highway 20 Ride” is a poignant and emotional song that tells the story of a divorced father who shares custody of his son and must say goodbye to him every other weekend as he drives him back to his mother’s house. The song became a fan favorite and earned critical acclaim. At its core, “Highway 20 Ride” is a song about the bittersweet nature of love and the sacrifices that come with it. The narrator describes the long drive he takes with his son every other weekend as they make their way down Highway 20, a road that takes them from his home to his ex-wife’s house. As they drive, the father reflects on his life and the choices he’s made, wondering if he made the right decision in getting divorced and whether his son will ever fully understand why he has to leave him every other weekend.
Watch the official music video and see the written lyrics below.
Zac Brown Band Highway 20 Ride Music Video
This song was written by lead singer Zac Brown and Wyatt Durrette.
Zac Brown Band Highway 20 Ride Lyrics
I ride east every other Friday but if I had it my way
A day would not be wasted on this drive
And I want so bad to hold you
Son, there’s things I haven’t told you
Your mom and me couldn’t get along
So I’ll drive
And I think about my life
And wonder why
That I slowly die inside
Every time I turn that truck around right at the Georgia line
And I count the days and the miles back home to you
On that Highway 20 ride
A day might come you’ll realize
That if you see through my eyes
There was no other way to work it out
And a part of you might hate me
But son, please don’t mistake me
For a man that didn’t care at all
And I drive
And I think about my life
And wonder why
That I slowly die inside
Every time I turn that truck around right at the Georgia line
And I count the days and the miles back home to you
On that Highway 20 ride
So when you drive
And the years go flying by
I hope you smile
If I ever cross your mind
It was a pleasure of my life
And I cherished every time
And my whole world
It begins and ends with you
On that Highway 20 ride
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
20 ride
Whoa, oh, oh
20 ride
Highway 20 ride
And I ride
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
“Highway 20 Ride” is a song about the complexity of human relationships and the pain that comes with love. It’s a song that speaks to anyone who has ever had to make a difficult choice or sacrifice for the people they care about. With its haunting melody and powerful lyrics, it’s no wonder that “Highway 20 Ride” has become such a beloved and enduring song in the country music canon. Remember to “share” the Zac Brown Band Highway 20 Ride song with other Country Music fans.
