Hey, have you ever listened to “Highwayman”? It’s one of those songs that feels like a journey through time and space every time I hear it. I remember the first time it played—it just grabbed me. The song is performed by The Highwaymen, this incredible country supergroup made up of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson. Talk about a dream team!
What’s really cool about “Highwayman” is how it tells the story of a soul reborn in different lives—a highwayman, a sailor, a dam builder, and even a starship captain. Each verse is like a mini-movie, and you can almost picture every scene unfolding. It’s not just a song; it’s a storytelling masterpiece that touches on themes of immortality and the enduring human spirit.
I think what makes it so special is how it connects with so many people on different levels. Whether you’re into country music or not, there’s something hauntingly beautiful about its melody and lyrics. It makes you think about life, legacy, and what we leave behind.
Did you know that Jimmy Webb wrote the song? He’s such a genius when it comes to songwriting. And when these four legends came together to perform it, they created something that’s just timeless. Every time I listen to it, I catch something new—a line that resonates differently or a melody that hits just right.
If you haven’t given it a full listen, you absolutely should. Trust me, it’s the kind of song that stays with you long after it’s over
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Lyrics
[Verse 1: Willie Nelson]
I was a highwayman
Along the coach roads I did ride
With sword and pistol by my side
Many a young maid lost her baubles to my trade
Many a soldier shed his lifeblood on my blade
The bastards hung me in the spring of ’25
But I am still alive
[Verse 2: Kris Kristofferson]
I was a sailor
I was born upon the tide
And with the sea I did abide
I sailed a schooner around the Horn to Mexico
I went aloft and furled the mainsail in a blow
And when the yards broke off they said that I got killed
But I am living still
[Verse 3: Waylon Jennings & All]
I was a dam builder
Across a river deep and wide
Where steel and water did collide
A place called Boulder, on the wild Colorado
I slipped and fell into the wet concrete below
They buried me in that gray tomb that knows no sound
But I am still around
I’ll always be around
And around, and around, and around
And around, and around, and around…
[Verse 4: Johnny Cash & All]
I fly a starship
Across the Universe divide
And when I reach the other side
I’ll find a place to rest my spirit if I can
Perhaps I may become a highwayman again
Or I may simply be a single drop of rain
But I will remain
And I’ll be back again
And again, and again, and again
And again, and again…