James McMurtry：Meaning of Tired Of Walking Songmeaning

The song "Tired Of Walking" by James McMurtry is about a person who witnesses a tragic event, perhaps a shooting or a bombing, but does not intervene because it is not their job. This person later exploits the tragedy by selling the story to the media for profit. The lyrics suggest that this person has a troubled past and is seeking financial gain to escape their current life. The chorus "I'm tired of walking, I wanna ride" represents a desire to move on from their current situation and find a more comfortable and secure path in life. The song highlights the disturbing fact that tragedy sells and that people will go to great lengths to exploit it for personal gain.