Take a Ride
Al Campbell Lyrics
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We can do just what you like
I want you seated by my side
Let me take you for a ride
Hey cutie, what's your name?
You're all alone and it's a shame, it's a shame
What's wrong? You look so sad
I got a plan to take your blues away, take them all away
Don't you think it's time
For you to be good to you
So come along with me and ride
'Cause everything's gonna be all right
So let me take you for a ride
We can do just what you like
I want you seated by my side
Let me take you for a ride
So baby, take my hand
You gotta know that I will understand, baby, I'm your man
Just put your trust in me
Relax and don't you try to shy away, girl, let's fly away
Don't you think it's time
For you to be good to you
So come along with me and ride
'Cause everything's gonna be all right
So let me take you for a ride
We can do just what you like
I want you seated by my side
Let me take you for a ride
Where do you wanna go?
What do you wanna see? It's all up to you
Come take a ride with Joe
Be who you wanna be and your dreams'll come true
Let me take you for a ride
We can do just what you like
I want you seated by my side
Let me take you for a ride
Let me take you for a ride
We can do just what you like
I want you seated by my side
Let me take you for a ride
Let me take you for a ride
We can do just what you like
The song "Take a Ride" by Al Campbell is a soulful and funky tune that speaks of riding away from troubles and embracing new experiences. The song begins with the singer offering to take someone for a ride, promising to do whatever they like, and asking them to sit beside him. He then asks the person's name, noticing that they are alone and sad. He offers to take their blues away and insists that it's time for them to take care of themselves. He encourages the person to trust him and just relax, promising that everything will be okay. The song's chorus repeats several times, with the singer inviting the person to ride with him, promising to do whatever they want, and assuring them that everything will be fine.
One possible interpretation of the song is that the singer is offering to take someone away from their problems and show them a good time. He notices that they are alone and sad, and he wants to help them feel better. He urges them to take care of themselves and promises to do whatever they want. The song's message is one of hope and optimism, suggesting that things can get better if you just let someone else help you.
Overall, "Take a Ride" is a fun and uplifting song that celebrates the power of connection and the joy of new experiences. The singer invites the listener to let go of their worries and ride with him, promising to show them a good time and make everything alright.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you for a ride
I want to take you on a journey with me
We can do just what you like
We can have fun doing whatever you enjoy
I want you seated by my side
I want to be close to you and share this experience with you
Hey cutie, what's your name?
I'm interested in getting to know you
You're all alone and it's a shame, it's a shame
I feel bad that you're alone and want to make you feel better
What's wrong? You look so sad
I can see that something is bothering you and I want to help
I got a plan to take your blues away, take them all away
I have a plan to cheer you up and make you happy again
Don't you think it's time
For you to be good to you
You deserve to have some fun and enjoy yourself
So come along with me and ride
'Cause everything's gonna be all right
Trust me and come with me, everything will be fine
So baby, take my hand
You gotta know that I will understand, baby, I'm your man
Trust me and let me guide you, I care about you and will be there for you
Just put your trust in me
Relax and don't you try to shy away, girl, let's fly away
Believe in me and let yourself go, let's have an adventure
Where do you wanna go?
What do you wanna see? It's all up to you
Come take a ride with Joe
Be who you wanna be and your dreams'll come true
You have the power to choose where we go and what we do, let's explore together and make your dreams a reality
Let me take you for a ride
We can do just what you like
I want you seated by my side
Let's have some fun together, I want to be close to you
Let me take you for a ride
We can do just what you like
I want you seated by my side
Let me take you for a ride
Let me take you for a ride
We can do just what you like
I really want to take you on this adventure and make you happy
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@spid7culi
Take a ride, my bredren take a ride
Take a ride on a prophetic land
Take a ride, my bredren take a ride
Try to see what you can decide
If you can get with unity
Don't ever trust misunity
Try to see somthing that is right
Then you will know, oooooh!
Never let the sad things get over you
Don't allow the deadly thoughts to capture you
Won't you try to make a different move
Just to see what you can proove
Then you'll feel the touch of something new
And behold, yeeaaah!
Never let the sad things get over you
Don't allow the deadly thoughts to capture you
Won't you try to make a diffrent move
Just to see what you can proove
Then you'll feel the touch of something new
Take a ride, my bredren take a ride
Take a ride on a prophetic land
Take a ride, my bredren take a ride
Take a little ride, oooh yes, yeeeeaahheehe!
@kingshakkaofficial
So wonderful to know .... I'm here actually listening to don Campbell which leads me here to the great Al Campbell.. my relatives Don Campbell is my mom's first cousin small world 🌍..... Great music
@martinjohnson6598
What a tune ..... timeless , much love from Nottinghamshire 🏴x
@ncbloom
i believe the i's if ya say its not al campbell. who ever it was sing this tune , they sang a timeless reggae tune for the ages. RESPECT. "render your heart and not your garments "
@craftways6187
Beautiful tune! Loving Al all the way.
@spid7culi
Take a ride, my bredren take a ride
Take a ride on a prophetic land
Take a ride, my bredren take a ride
Try to see what you can decide
If you can get with unity
Don't ever trust misunity
Try to see somthing that is right
Then you will know, oooooh!
Never let the sad things get over you
Don't allow the deadly thoughts to capture you
Won't you try to make a different move
Just to see what you can proove
Then you'll feel the touch of something new
And behold, yeeaaah!
Never let the sad things get over you
Don't allow the deadly thoughts to capture you
Won't you try to make a diffrent move
Just to see what you can proove
Then you'll feel the touch of something new
Take a ride, my bredren take a ride
Take a ride on a prophetic land
Take a ride, my bredren take a ride
Take a little ride, oooh yes, yeeeeaahheehe!
@triscotronde2713
This ancient tune is Holy,what a load of wisdom!!!
@thedonwesley5279
Pepper’s song Stone Love reached 500,000 sales award recently
@stacyannbailey3293
authentic Jamaican music cannot die..#lovemyroots..#lovemycountry..true Jamaican.
@smalls5607
Am Jamaican but live Trinidad all my life..left at age 9 now am 19 and I didn't forgot my roots and culture 💚💛💕🇯🇲🇯🇲
@draggieb
To all of you who is having problem wanting to no who is singing this song,let me set the record str888 for you. his name is CAL CAMPBELL he is a long time studio one singer that use to sing with the Soul Defenders Band out of linstead st.catherine,a very good friend mine,we call him slim..the rest of band members morgie the keyboard player leader,privy guitar,daley drums,junior soul vocalist and some more i cant remember..