Discover the story of the song > Self Serve Gas Station – Rheostatics

The protagonist in the lyrics works at a gas station, where a drunk truck driver came asking for gas. The protagonist refused to give him gas because he was intoxicated and suggested that he take a nap instead. The protagonist wishes he had a gun to deal with difficult customers like him. The protagonist also talks about his parents who work hard and worry about what went wrong with him. The lyrics express the protagonist's frustration and the challenges he faces in his job, as well as the desire for a better life.