Backstory:
‘Horrible Truck’ formed in the small town of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, in 2007, with four friends who shared a passion for music. The name ‘Horrible Truck’ was an inside joke from their childhood, referring to an old, rusty pickup truck that the band’s lead singer, Mike, inherited from his grandfather. Despite its worn-out condition, Mike and his friends spent countless hours in that truck, dreaming about forming their own band. When they finally did, naming it ‘Horrible Truck’ seemed only fitting.
Over the years, the band’s sound has evolved, but their roots remain firmly planted in the soil of their small-town upbringing. Their lyrics, often poignant and introspective, reflect on the highs and lows of life in a small town, while their music captures the raw, untamed energy of their live performances. In 2013, they released their debut album, which became an instant hit locally and started earning them recognition on the national level.
Genre:
Alt-Country
Title:
“Rusty Dreams”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[Am] Down by the dusty road, I [G] found my heart,
[F] In the bed of a rusted truck, [C] torn apart.
[Am] Young and wild, we’d [G] sit and sing,
[F] In that old truck, we [C] were kings.
(Chorus)
[Am] Rusty dreams in a [G] horrible truck,
[F] We were chasing stars, [C] pushing our luck.
[Am] On the road less travelled, [G] we made our mark,
[F] Riding through life, [C] lighting the dark.
(Verse 2)
[Am] Underneath the sky so [G] wide,
[F] In the old truck, we’d [C] ride.
[Am] With each mile, we’d [G] laugh and grow,
[F] Lost in time, [C] with nowhere to go.
(Chorus)
[Am] Rusty dreams in a [G] horrible truck,
[F] We were chasing stars, [C] pushing our luck.
[Am] On the road less travelled, [G] we made our mark,
[F] Riding through life, [C] lighting the dark.
Fan’s Name:
Sarah Thompson
Testimonial:
Sarah Thompson, a dedicated follower and fan of ‘Horrible Truck’, shares, “I fell in love with ‘Horrible Truck’ the moment I heard ‘Rusty Dreams’. Their music speaks to the soul and tells the story of every small-town kid with dreams bigger than their town. Mike’s voice resonates with a raw honesty that just pulls you in. I’ve been to every local show they’ve performed, and each performance is more captivating than the last. ‘Horrible Truck’ is not just a band to me; they’re a reminder of where I come from and the dreams I carry in me.”