About the song
Introducing “Turn The Page” by Bob Seger, a poignant rock ballad that has touched the hearts of listeners for decades since its release in 1973. Featured on Seger’s album “Back in ’72,” this song showcases his songwriting prowess and emotive vocal delivery.
Written by Bob Seger himself, “Turn The Page” delves into the life of a traveling musician, exploring themes of loneliness, perseverance, and the longing for connection. The song’s haunting melody and introspective lyrics struck a chord with audiences, earning critical acclaim and commercial success.
“Turn The Page” climbed the charts steadily, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and solidifying Seger’s reputation as a masterful storyteller and musician. Its soulful saxophone solos, evocative guitar riffs, and Seger’s raspy vocals create a powerful and immersive listening experience that resonates with listeners of all ages.
The song’s universal themes of resilience and redemption make it a timeless classic that continues to be celebrated and cherished by fans worldwide. Whether you’re reflecting on life’s journey or simply seeking solace in music, Bob Seger’s “Turn The Page” offers a comforting embrace and a reminder that hope and renewal are always within reach.
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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