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Tollbooth
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Tollbooth was released on July 17, 2026 by Rounder as a part of the album The Great Unknowing
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Release DateJuly 17, 2026
LabelRounder
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM141

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
John R. Miller
John R. Miller
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion
Adam Meisterhans
Adam Meisterhans
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
John Fullbright
John Fullbright
Organ, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Wurlitzer Piano, Mellotron, Synthesizer, Percussion
Paddy Ryan
Paddy Ryan
Drums, Shaker, Tambourine
Aaron Boehler
Aaron Boehler
Bass Guitar, Synth Bass
Brady "Muskrat Jones" Henrie
Brady "Muskrat Jones" Henrie
Pedal Steel Guitar, Dobro
Chloe Edmonstone
Chloe Edmonstone
Fiddle, Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John R. Miller
John R. Miller
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John R. Miller
John R. Miller
Producer
Adam Meisterhans
Adam Meisterhans
Co-Producer
Cameron J. Martin
Cameron J. Martin
Assistant Recording Engineer
Gary Laney
Gary Laney
Recording Engineer
Mike Prado
Mike Prado
Recording Engineer
Justin Francis
Justin Francis
Mixing Engineer
Paul Blakemore
Paul Blakemore
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Turnpike plaza's got me down again
Cold fluorescence, toilets overflowing
Under the big silver sky
No exit sign
I set forth upon the great unknowing
[Verse 2]
You can barely see over the pines
Wish I was back there picking grapes off of your vine
Rent's overdue
So I'm calling you
Nothing much, wanted to drop you a line
[Chorus]
Hail Mary, full of fear
They oughta be paying people to drive out here
Lofi Lodi in the Quaker midnight
I think the tollbooth operator's high
I don't wonder why
[Instrumental]
For every crusted nickel I've been dimed
I coulda made it back when I was in my prime
And if you can't pay
They bill you anyway
We can't wait to see you back next time
[Verse 3]
Found a glossy hundred dollar bill
And inside, something about damnation and free will
Darkness can wait
I'm already running late
Thou shalt not have too much time to kill
[Chorus]
Hail Mary, full of fear
They oughta be paying people to drive out here
Lofi Lodi can still make me cry
I think the tollbooth operator's high
I don't wonder why
I don't wonder why
I don't wonder why
Written by: John R. Miller
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