Roadwork

Name: Roadwork
Uploaded: 2026-01-15T22:13:42+00:00
Duration: 36 s
Channel: Kaleb Sanders
Description: In this spoken‑word piece, the narrator refuses to remain passive as emotional pain unfolds. He accelerates his vehicle, driving through the night at…

15 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this spoken‑word piece, the narrator refuses to remain passive as emotional pain unfolds. He accelerates his vehicle, driving through the night at high speed, using the act of “putting miles on the dial” as a way to outrun his demons. He mentions consuming Red Bull and nicotine to stay alert, while describing burning tires, a roaring truck, and a refusal to pull over. The central claim is that the only method he knows to lessen hurt is to “hit the gas and let the road work,” framing the road itself as a therapeutic force that can process and diminish his suffering.

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I'm not gonna sit here and watch this happen right in front of me. So I'm putting miles on the dial, tearing off into the night. I'mma drive until your demons don't show up. Red Bull and nicotine help me keep it in between these lines till there's no rust. Hauling down 85, burning tires, letting fly. Truck can turn on the lights, but I ain't pulling over. The only way I know to slow down the hurt Is hit the gas and let the road work.