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The song was written by Jimmy Webb and explores a soul experiencing four distinct incarnations across different historical periods and settings. Webb first recorded it for his 1977 album El Mirage. Glen Campbell subsequently recorded his own version, which appeared on his 1979 album also titled Highwayman.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
A soul that is reincarnated in four different roles throughout history: as a highwayman, a sailor, a construction worker on the Hoover Dam, and a starship captain.
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