Ride
- Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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You can be my full time, daddy white and gold
Singing blues has been getting old
You can be my full time, baby
Hot or cold
Don't break me down
I've been travelin' too long
With one pretty song
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
I am alone in the night
Been tryin' hard not to get into trouble, but I
I've got a war in my mind
So, I just ride
Just ride, I just ride, I just ride
Dying young and I'm playing hard
That's the way my father made his life an art
Drink all day and we talk 'til dark
That's the way the road doves do it, ride 'til dark
Don't leave me now
Don't say good bye
Don't turn around
Leave me high and dry
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
I am alone in the night
Been tryin' hard not to get in trouble, but I
I've got a war in my mind
I just ride
Just ride, I just ride, I just ride
I'm tired of feeling like I'm fucking crazy
I'm tired of driving 'till I see stars in my eyes
I look up to hear myself saying, baby
Too much I strive, I just ride
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
I am alone in the night
Been tryin' hard not to get in trouble, but I
I've got a war in my mind
I just ride
Just ride, I just ride, I just ride
The song Ride by Lana Del Rey is a ballad about the singer’s search for freedom and meaning, as they travel along an open road. The song starts with the singer asking for a “full time daddy” who could be with her through thick and thin. The “white and gold” mentioned in the lyrics are symbolic of luxury and status that the singer aspires for. The singer is tired of singing the blues and is looking for someone hot or cold to provide a sense of stability. In the chorus, she repeats the phrase “I just ride” indicating that being on the road is how she finds her solace.
The second verse of the song mentions the singer’s father’s influence on her life. She notes that her father lived life to the fullest, and liked to “drink all day and talk till dark,” also highlighting the fact that the singer is not afraid of hard work, and enjoys it as an art form. The chorus repeats, with the singer having a “war in her mind,” which is tied to her desire for freedom.
The bridge brings the focus back to the singer’s personal well-being. She alludes to her feeling of being “fucking crazy” and driving till she sees “stars in her eyes”. The singer understands that all the striving has led her to a point where she is tired and wants to just “ride” without any purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been out on that open road
I've been traveling and exploring new things
You can be my full time, daddy white and gold
You could be someone I can count on and your love is valuable
Singing blues has been getting old
I'm tired of feeling sad and lonely
You can be my full time, baby, hot or cold
You can be my support system no matter what, reliable and supportive
Don't break me down, I've been travelin' too long
Please don't bring me down, I've been wandering for too long
I've been trying too hard with one pretty song
I've been putting too much effort to create music that is pleasing to the ear
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
I appreciate the simple things in life and I'm trying to move on from my past
I am alone in the night
I'm left alone with my thoughts and memories
Been tryin' hard not to get into trouble, but I
I've been trying hard to avoid making mistakes
I've got a war in my mind
I'm struggling internally with my thoughts and feelings
So, I just ride
I distract myself and escape by just driving around aimlessly
Dying young and I'm playing hard
I have a dangerous lifestyle and I'm living life to the fullest
That's the way my father made his life an art
My father's way of life inspired me
Drink all day and we talk 'til dark
I like to party and socialize late into the night
That's the way the road doves do it, ride 'til dark
This is how travelers live, they keep moving until it's dark
Don't leave me now, don't say goodbye
Please don't leave me, don't go away forever
Don't turn around, leave me high and dry
Don't abandon me and leave me without support
I'm tired of feeling like I'm fucking crazy
I'm frustrated with feeling like I'm losing my mind
I'm tired of driving 'til I see stars in my eyes
I'm worn out from driving and not taking breaks
I look up to hear myself saying, baby
I'm trying to reassure myself
Too much I strive, I just ride
I push myself too hard, so I escape by just driving
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, JUSTIN PARKER
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Lyrics
I've been out on that open road
You can be my full time, daddy, white and gold
Singing blues has been getting old
You can be my full time, baby
Hot or cold
Don't break me down (don't break me down)
I've been travelin' too long (I've been travelin' too long)
I've been trying too hard (I've been trying too hard)
With one pretty song (with one pretty song)
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
I am alone at midnight
Been tryin' hard not to get into trouble, but I
I've got a war in my mind
So, I just ride
Just ride, I just ride, I just ride
Dying young and playing hard
That's the way my father made his life an art
Drink all day and we talk 'til dark
That's the way the road doves do it, ride 'til dark
Don't leave me now (don't leave me now)
Don't say good bye (don't say good bye)
Don't turn around (don't turn around)
Leave me high and dry (leave me high and dry)
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
I am alone at midnight
Been tryin' hard not to get into trouble, but I
I've got a war in my mind
I just ride
Just ride, I just ride, I just ride
I'm tired of feeling like I'm fucking crazy
I'm tired of driving 'til I see stars in my eyes
All I've got to keep myself sane, baby
So I just ride, I just ride
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
I am alone at midnight
Been tryin' hard not to get into trouble, but I
I've got a war in my mind
I just ride
Just ride, I just ride, I just ride
@Brooklynbaby47
That Coachella entrance was the most Lana thing I’ve ever seen . 🏍️ 🍒 😎🥲
@jacinthavorleamesi2302
Yessss❤❤
@Jimvaes
She keeps on riding ❤
@missmelanie423
She's so real and so iconic!
@danielr3117
"I believe in the person i want to become", what a powerful phrase.
@virgyburdese
DanielR true
@mariakalea4877
DanielR got it tattoed on my chest...most powerful phrase I ever heard! true
@Zantetsukens
Indeed. Short, simple, yet powerful.
@ItsVinnieTV
I had it tattooed on my arm. I want to get her to sign it and get it tattooed also. ❤❤
@luluprice254
got it as my yearbook quote and i want to get it tattooed on my ribs.