Discover the story of the song > Backroads – Ricky Van Shelton

The lyrics describe the protagonist's escape from their troubles by driving on backroads with the windows down and the radio playing. The protagonist wakes up and decides to take a drive to clear their mind. They phone work to let them know they won't be coming in, and then hop into their car and drive away. While driving, the protagonist feels a sense of freedom and all their troubles disappear.