In the modern era, Lainey and HARDY discuss how the just-released murder “ballad” by Wilson successfully mirrors the classic tropes of the genre, highlighting the collaboration of two artists who are readily steeped in the traditions of the genre as they wait in the truck.
The morally justified and determined assailant in prison now visits the victim of abuse, his married partner, in a bittersweet manner. After five years, he shoots her and drives her back to the trailer where the abused woman resides. Upon realizing that she is a domestic abuse victim, the man, who has picked her up without questioning, decides to take matters into his own hands. This soul-stirring story tells of an emotionally and physically pained woman hitchhiking on the side of the road, who has been subjected to abuse.
Wilson’s words on the chorus are touching, as emphasized by a gentle strum of an acoustic guitar – and preceding a gospel choir’s passionate cry.
“I’m uncertain if he’s a celestial being / Because celestial beings don’t do what he did.”
He was determined to uncover the person responsible for all the visible marks left by whiskey that I concealed.
I never anticipated that my day of justice would come from a judge hidden beneath his chair.
However, at that moment, I realized I would never be hit again when he uttered those words to me.
“Wait inside the truck / Just wait inside the truck.”
The recent ACM Honors event at the Ryman Auditorium in Tennessee was noted by the Tennessean for the legendary artistic cues that inspired Earl’s performance. The Chicks’ 1999-released album “Goodbye Earl” and Garth Brooks’ classic “Thunder Rolls” were name-dropped by her. The Tennessean also mentioned that she discussed these things a lot, as they are often happening behind closed doors in the country music industry.
Wilson stated, “I trust that they are aware that they are not alone.” I desire for this song to deeply affect the victims. As for the perpetrators, I aspire for this song to shed light on a circumstance that occurs more frequently than we are willing to acknowledge. Wilson added, “Domestic violence is a delicate topic, but I expect this song to illuminate a situation that is more prevalent than we would prefer to acknowledge. This particular piece will initiate a dialogue that many individuals are reluctant to engage in, but it is our responsibility as artists to sing about subjects that individuals are occasionally fearful to discuss.”

During his quarantine, Morgan Wallen, a breakout country superstar, has seen the fame of his collection of tracks blossom, with fans of the genre now able to scream along in unison to his favorite songs. Alongside other country artists, including HARDY, he has achieved acclaim and written and performed numerous hit singles over the past four years.
A press statement highlights that this song is “initiating HARDY’s subsequent phase of successes.”
Hardy expresses his thoughts on collaborating with the trio of songwriters, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt, and Renee Blair, by stating, “Without a doubt, ‘Wait in the Truck’ is one of, if not my most exceptional, achievements thus far. There was an incredibly profound experience that occurred on the day we penned that song.”
“It is really hopeful to hear someone speak on such an important topic of domestic violence at the end of the day. It was amazing to be a part of it, the song was well-written and we just looked down at our paper and pen.”