In order to extricate himself from a potential physical altercation, the narrator accuses one of the locals of being a spy, setting off a humorous exchange of accusations. The narrator is waylaid in Jackson, Mississippi with a flat tire and enters a 'redneck' bar where he encounters several local residents who question his manners, physical appearance, and that of his car. The narrator protagonist of 'Uneasy Rider' is a long-haired marijuana smoker driving a Chevrolet with a ' peace sign, mag wheels, and four on the floor.' The song is a spoken-word description of an interlude in a trip from a non-specified location in the Southern United States to Los Angeles, California. It was released as a single and appeared on Daniels' album 'Honey in the Rock' which is also sometimes known as 'Uneasy Rider'. It consists of a narrative that is spoken rather than sung over a guitar melody and is sometimes considered a novelty song.

' Uneasy Rider' is a 1973 country music song written and performed by American singer and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Daniels.