TRUCK BED – English Lyrics

• By: HARDY

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the hard-hitting truths behind HARDY's song, "TRUCK BED". Explore the relatable themes of regret and accountability, and learn how the blend of country and rock creates a unique sound that captures the emotional turmoil of a night gone wrong. This song offers a glimpse into the consequences of our choices and the journey to facing the music.

[English]

I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning

With a bone dry bottle of Jack I was pouring

Damn, she got some nerve, when she kicked me to the curb

Guess you can say I got what I deserve

'Cause I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning, yeah

She said, "Don't come home if you go to the bar"

I said, "Okay baby", then got drunk out in the yard

2 a.m. I knock-knock, knocked up on the door

But she never unlock-locked it, guess I don't live there no more

Yeah, she meant business this time

I can't believe my bloodshot eyes

I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning

With a bone dry bottle of Jack I was pouring

Damn, she got some nerve, when she kicked me to the curb

Guess you can say I got what I deserve

'Cause I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning, yeah

I used that empty bag of corn to rest my head

A camo jacket for a blanket, then passed out like I was dead

Still got one heck of a buzz

If I look a train wreck, it's because

I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning

With a bone dry bottle of Jack I was pouring

Damn, she got some nerve, when she kicked me to the curb

Guess you can say I got what I deserve

'Cause I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning, yeah

I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning

Yes, I did

I can't believe I gotta be at work at 9

That fuckin' bird's about to catch this 45

Oh, I guess if this really is goodbye

At least I took my boots off this time

I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning

With a bone dry bottle of Jack I was pouring

Damn, she got some nerve, when she kicked me to the curb

Guess you can say I got what I deserve

I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning

With a bone dry bottle of Jack I was pouring

Damn, she got some nerve, when she kicked me to the curb

Guess you can say I got what I deserve

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
truck /trʌk/ A1	noun - a large motor vehicle designed to carry heavy loads
bed /bed/ A1	noun - a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on
morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the period of time between sunrise and noon
bottle /ˈbɒtl/ A1	noun - a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids
dry /draɪ/ A1	adjective - free from moisture or liquid; not wet verb - to make or become dry
pour /pɔːr/ A2	verb - to flow rapidly in a steady stream
nerve /nɜːrv/ B2	noun - courage or boldness
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to strike or propel forcefully with the foot
curb /kɜːrb/ B2	noun - a stone or concrete edging to a street or path
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives
bar /bɑːr/ A1	noun - a place where alcoholic drinks are served
yard /jɑːrd/ A1	noun - an area of ground, often covered with grass, adjoining a house
drunk /drʌŋk/ A2	adjective - affected by alcohol to the extent of impaired physical and mental control
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of
bloodshot /ˈblʌdʃɒt/ B2	adjective - (of eyes) inflamed, with the blood vessels prominent

Key Grammar Structures

• I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning

  ➔ Simple Past Tense

  ➔ The sentence uses the simple past tense "woke up" to describe a completed action in the past (this morning). This is a very basic but fundamental tense for narrating events.

• With a bone dry bottle of Jack I was pouring

  ➔ Past Continuous Tense

  ➔ The sentence uses the past continuous tense "was pouring" to describe an action in progress at a specific time in the past. It suggests a continuous action happening while he was waking up. This adds detail to the scene.

• Damn, she got some nerve, when she kicked me to the curb

  ➔ Simple Past Tense, Subordinate Clause with "when"

  ➔ This sentence combines the simple past "kicked" with a subordinate clause introduced by "when." The "when" clause establishes the timing of the action (kicking him to the curb) and provides context for his indignation. Shows relationship between two past actions.

• Guess you can say I got what I deserve

  ➔ Modal Verb (can), Indirect Speech (slightly modified)

  ➔ "can say" expresses possibility or a generally accepted statement. The phrase also implies an understanding that his current situation is a consequence of his actions.

• She said, "Don't come home if you go to the bar"

  ➔ Imperative, Conditional Clause (Type 1)

  ➔ "Don't come home" is an imperative, expressing a command or prohibition. The "if you go to the bar" is a type 1 conditional, expressing a real possibility and its likely consequence. This is a common structure for giving warnings.

• 2 a.m. I knock-knock, knocked up on the door

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis (knock-knock), Simple Past

  ➔ The repetition of "knock-knock" emphasizes the action of knocking. "knocked up on" is a colloquial phrase. Simple past is used for a completed action.

• But she never unlock-locked it, guess I don't live there no more

  ➔ Simple Past (negative), Double Negative (colloquial), Simple Present

  ➔ "never unlock-locked" is simple past negative. "don't live there no more" uses a double negative, which, while grammatically incorrect in formal English, is common in colloquial speech for emphasis. "guess I don't live there" is present tense describing current situation.

• At least I took my boots off this time

  ➔ Simple Past, adverbial phrase

  ➔ "took off" is simple past, describes finished action. "this time" is an adverbial phrase indicating the time the action occurred.