“Running on Empty” is Browne’s fifth album, featuring songs recorded entirely on tour, capturing the essence of life on the road. The titular track of the 1977 live album, “Running on Empty,” was recorded at a concert in Maryland. It peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts. The song’s lyrics describe looking out at the road while running up 101, which was where Browne started his career, and not knowing where he is going. The song’s lyrics reflect Browne’s reflections on life on tour, with lines like “Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels” capturing the nomadic essence of touring.