Lyrics to Jelly Roll’s ‘Dead End Road’

Jelly Roll’s contribution to the Twisters soundtrack aligns perfectly with his musical style and personal journey.

In keeping with tracks like “Halfway to Hell” and “Save Me,” his newest release “Dead End Road” delves into themes of sin and redemption. It explores the internal battle between his darker instincts and the desire to change his ways, a struggle that the artist knows all too well from his own life experiences.

Jelly Roll has a past marked by drug dealing and incarceration. He openly shares that changing his life is an ongoing battle, one that he faces daily. This raw authenticity makes his lyrics resonate even more deeply, especially lines like “If I’m ever gonna make it to them streets of gold / I gotta quit living on a dead end road.”

The song’s message may be familiar to his fans, but the emotional weight of Jelly Roll’s real-life struggles adds a powerful dimension. The lyrics reflect differing perspectives he experiences—sometimes the path toward redemption seems achievable, while at other times, it feels insurmountable.

In “Dead End Road,” Jelly Roll’s dark side appears to take the upper hand. Despite knowing he needs to change his ways, he grapples with his most dangerous vices and urges.

Jelly Roll is among several country stars featuring on the Twisters soundtrack, which will be available this Friday (July 19). Other contributing artists include Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, and Thomas Rhett, who have also released their tracks prior to the full soundtrack drop.

Jelly Roll’s “Dead End Road” Lyrics:

I’m just an underthinkin’, overusin’, tall drinkin’, short fusin’ / Gettin’ in my own way / I’m just a blood-stained, folded hands, throwin’ back the milligrams / I can’t find the brakes / I’m hidin’ from the sun / Devil ridin’ shotgun / God knows I’m-a crash and burn

Chorus:

‘Cause that highway to hell is the road I’m on / I need to turn around before I’m too far gone / If I’m ever gonna make it on them streets of gold / I gotta quit livin’ on a dead end road

I’m a red-linin’, low-ridin’ anything but law-abidin’ / Feels too good to quit / I’m runnin’ off the edge, they say that I’m a wreck / Diggin’ me deeper than six

Repeat Chorus

I’m gonna die livin’ on a dead end road / I’m gonna die livin’ on a dead end road / I’m gonna die livin’ on a dead end road / Die livin’ on a dead end road

Repeat Chorus

Source: Taste of Country