who wrote life is a highway

The song "Life Is a Highway" was written by Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane. He penned the song in the early 1990s, and it became an international hit for him, reaching number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and hitting number 1 in Canada in late 1991. The lyrics were inspired by Cochrane’s trip to West Africa, where he was involved in raising awareness for World Vision famine relief. He wrote and recorded the song after this meaningful experience, aiming to create a positive anthem coming out of a heavy experience.