Let It Ride
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Lyrics
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Don't cry, would you let it ride?
Good bye, hard life
Don't cry, would you let it ride?
You can't see the mornin'
But I can see the light
Try, try, try let it ride
While you've been out runnin'
I've been waitin' half the night
Try, try, try let it ride
And would you cry (goodbye) if I told you that I lied (I lied)
And would you say goodbye (don't cry)
Or would you let it ride?
And would you cry (goodbye) if I told you that I lied (I lied)
And would you say goodbye (don't cry)
Or would you let it ride?
Seems my life is not complete
I never see you smile
Try, try, try let it ride
Baby, you want the forgivin' kind
And that's just not my style
Try, try, try let it ride
And would you cry (goodbye) if I told you that I lied (I lied)
And would you say goodbye (don't cry)
Or would you let it ride?
And would you cry (goodbye) if I told you that I lied (I lied)
And would you say goodbye (don't cry)
Or would you let it ride?
Oh, I've been doin' things worthwhile
You've been bookin' time
Try, try, try let it ride
And would you cry (goodbye) if I told you that I lied (I lied)
And would you say goodbye (don't cry)
Or would you let it ride?
And would you cry (goodbye) if I told you that I lied (I lied)
And would you say goodbye (don't cry)
Or would you let it ride?
Would you let it ride?
Would you let it ride?
Would you let it ride?
Would you let it ride?
Try, try, try let it ride
Try, try, try let it ride (yeah)
Try, try, try let it ride (oh)
Try, try, try let it ride (oh)
Try, try, try let it ride
Try, try, try let it ride (yes)
Try, try, try let it ride (oh, oh)
Try, try, try let it ride
Try, try, try let it ride (yeah)
Would you let it ride?
Would you let it ride? (Yes)
Would you let it ride?
Would you let it ride?
The lyrics to Bachman-Turner Overdrive's song Let It Ride appear to be about two people who are in a relationship that is at a crossroads. The first verse seems to suggest that one person is saying goodbye to a hard life and asking the other person not to cry, but to let it ride. The second verse is about the other person who is waiting for their partner who has been out running, and is now trying to decide whether to cry or let it ride, based on whether their partner has lied to them or not.
The chorus repeats the question of whether the person being addressed would cry and say goodbye if they were told a lie, or if they would let it ride. The final verse talks about how the person singing the song has been doing things worthwhile while the other person has been booking time, suggesting that there is a disparity in how much effort each person is putting into the relationship. The song ends with the repeated phrase "Would you let it ride?" implying that they have reached a point of decision-making in their relationship.
Overall, the song seems to be touching on themes of trust, forgiveness, and making choices in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, hard life
Farewell, difficult existence
Don't cry, would you let it ride?
Do not weep, would you allow it to progress?
You can't see the mornin'
You are unable to observe the dawn
But I can see the light
But I am able to perceive the illumination
Try, try, try let it ride
Attempt again and again to allow it to progress
While you've been out runnin'
While you've been busy
I've been waitin' half the night
I've been waiting for a long time
And would you cry (goodbye) if I told you that I lied (I lied)?
Would you weep if I confessed that I was dishonest?
And would you say goodbye (don't cry)
And would you bid farewell?
Or would you let it ride?
Or allow it to progress?
Seems my life is not complete
It appears that my life is not whole
I never see you smile
I never witness you exhibiting joy
Baby, you want the forgivin' kind
Baby, you desire someone who is forgiving
And that's just not my style
And that is not the way I conduct myself
Oh, I've been doin' things worthwhile
Oh, I've been accomplishing worthwhile things
You've been bookin' time
You've been setting aside time
Would you let it ride?
Would you allow it to progress?
Try, try, try let it ride (yeah)
Keep trying and allow it to progress
Would you let it ride? (Yes)
Would you allow it to progress? (Yes)
Try, try, try let it ride (oh, oh)
Keep trying again and again to allow it to progress
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charles Turner, Randy Bachman
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