About the song
Bob Seger, a legendary American rock singer-songwriter, penned “Turn the Page” as a poignant reflection on the challenges and rewards of a life on the road. This introspective ballad, released in 1976, became a hit single and a defining track on Seger’s album “Night Moves.”
With his distinctive voice and heartfelt delivery, Seger explores the themes of loneliness, isolation, and the pursuit of artistic fulfillment. Through introspective lyrics and Seger’s emotive vocals, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “Well, I’m a rock and roll machine, a traveling show,” set the stage for a song that explores the life of a touring musician. Seger recounts the challenges of life on the road, including the loneliness, the constant travel, and the pressures of performing. However, he also expresses a sense of gratitude for the opportunities and experiences he has had.
The song’s refrain, “Turn the page, the chapter’s over,” conveys a sense of finality and a desire to move on. Seger acknowledges the challenges he has faced, but he remains hopeful and optimistic about the future.
“Turn the Page” is more than just a popular song; it is a testament to the human spirit and the enduring power of music. Seger’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance resonate with listeners of all ages, reminding us of the sacrifices that artists make and the rewards that can come from pursuing one’s passions. This timeless classic continues to inspire and uplift audiences worldwide, serving as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, it is possible to find meaning and fulfillment in life.
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Lyrics
On a long and lonesome highway
East of Omaha
You can listen to the engines moanin’
Out this one-note song
You’d think about the woman
Or the girl you knew the night before
But your thoughts will soon be wanderin’
The way they always do
When you’re ridin’ 16 hours
There’s nothin’ much to do
And you don’t feel much like ridin’
You just wish the trip was through
Here I am, on the road again
There I am, up on the stage
There I go playin’ the star again
There I go, turn the page
So you walk into this restaurant
All 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
Yeah, most times you can’t hear ’em talk
Other times you can
All the same old clichés
Is it woman, is it man?
And you always seem outnumbered
You don’t dare make a stand
Make your stand
Here I am, on the road again
There I am, up on the stage
Here I go playin’ the star again
There I go, turn the page
Oh-oh, out there in the spotlight
You’re a million miles away
Every ounce of energy
You try and give away
As the sweat pours out your body
Like the music that you play, yeah
Later in the evenin’
As you lie awake in bed
With the echoes of the amplifiers
Ringin’ in your head
You smoke the day’s last cigarette
Rememberin’ what she said
What she said
Yeah, and here I am, on the road again
There I am, up on the stage
Here I go playin’ the star again
There I go, turn the page
And there I go
Turn that page
There I go, yeah, yeah
There I go, yeah, yeah
Here I go, yeah
Here I go, yeah
There I go
There I go
And I’m gone