Highway Tune Lyrics

[Intro]
Oh, mama!

[Verse 1]
No stopping at the red light, girl
'Cause I want to get you said now
No going at the green light, girl
'Cause I want to be with you now
You are my special, you are my special
You are my midnight, midnight, yeah

[Chorus]
So sweet, so fine, so nice
Oh my, my-my, my-my, oh

[Verse 2]
No stopping on the highway, girl
'Cause I want to burn my gas
There's one girl that I know
I'm never gonna pass
She is my special, she is my special
She is my midnight, midnight, yeah

[Chorus]
So sweet, so fine, so nice
Oh my, my-my, my-my, oh
[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
Oh, yeah!

[Chorus]
So sweet, so fine, so nice
Oh my, my-my, my-my, oh

[Outro]
Sugar

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About

Genius Annotation

During an interview with Rolling Stone it was revealed that “Highway Tune” was the first song written by the band. The song features a blues-inspired guitar riff with vocals similar to that of Led Zeppelins singer, Robert Plant.

Though the band is usually compared to the legendary rock band, they have denied that they’re trying to copy Led Zeppelin:

I didn’t know who fucking Led Zeppelin was until I was in high school…

During the song’s first week it managed to hit #1 on mainstream rock radio.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Greta Van Fleet say about "Highway Tune"?
Genius Answer

Have you been surprised by how quickly “Highway Tune” has taken off?

Yes. I had no foresight as to what kind of momentum would shroud the whole thing. it garnered attention faster than any of us thought it would. I don’t know why people are connecting to it, but when we write it’s very genuine and when they listen it’s something they haven’t heard in a long time. Or ever. The resounding appreciation is surreal and humbling.

Josh Kiszka, Billboard

Does the track have any certifications?
Genius Answer

Yes, “Highway Tune” was certified platinum by the RIAA on April 6, 2023.

Credits
Vocal Producer
Bass Guitar
Recorded At
Rustbelt Studios
Release Date
March 30, 2017
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