Hell of a Ride
Adam Brand Lyrics


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I guess you could say we've been through a lot
And we stuck with each other like it or not
But there's nothing like friends to make you feel alive
We didn't win every battle but God knows we tried

Here's to the sinners here's to the saints
Here's to the people who I'd like to thank
You drink to me I'll drink to you
Let's drink together but before we do...
If we die tonight that'd be alright
Coz we had one hell of a ride

We kicked up some dust and we sure made some noise
But girls will be girls and us boys will be boys




They called us crazy we proved em wrong
They'll be talking 'bout us long after we're gone

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song 'Hell of a Ride' by Adam Brand suggest that the singer and his friends have been through a lot together - perhaps they've had tough times or endured hardships, yet they've managed to stick with each other despite anything that may have come up. The idea of camaraderie and the value of friendship is evident throughout the song, with the chorus repeatedly saying, "Here's to the sinners, here's to the saints, here's to the people who I'd like to thank." The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer has a great appreciation for the people in his life who have supported him through thick and thin, and that he's not one to take those relationships for granted.


The lyrics of the song also contain an air of celebration and living life to the fullest, even in the face of uncertainty. The line, "If we die tonight that'd be alright, coz we had one hell of a ride," seems to encapsulate this idea perfectly. It suggests that while the singer and his friends may not know what the future holds, they're content with the experiences they've had up until now and wouldn't have any regrets should they die. The second verse builds on this idea further, with lines like "we kicked up some dust and we sure made some noise" representing the idea of living life on one's own terms, rather than playing it safe and always following the rules.


Overall, 'Hell of a Ride' by Adam Brand seems to be a song about appreciating the people in one's life who have supported them through hard times, celebrating the moments that have made life worth living, and embracing the unknown with open arms.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess you could say we've been through a lot
Our experiences together have been intense and significant


And we stuck with each other like it or not
Despite our differences, we remained loyal to one another


But there's nothing like friends to make you feel alive
The support and camaraderie of friends adds vitality to life


We didn't win every battle but God knows we tried
Though we faced challenges, we made every effort to overcome them


Here's to the sinners here's to the saints
Toasting those who may have flaws alongside those who are virtuous


Here's to the people who I'd like to thank
Acknowledging those who have contributed positively to life


You drink to me I'll drink to you
Reciprocal gratitude, mutual recognition of each other's value


Let's drink together but before we do...
Proposing a collective celebratory act, with a caveat


If we die tonight that'd be alright
Accepting that death may come at any moment, and it's OK


Coz we had one hell of a ride
Because we lived so fully and meaningfully


We kicked up some dust and we sure made some noise
We were dynamic and bold, and left an impression


But girls will be girls and us boys will be boys
Acknowledging gender differences in behavior and attitudes


They called us crazy we proved em wrong
We defied expectations, and showed that our choices were valid


They'll be talking 'bout us long after we're gone
Our impact will endure beyond our mortal lives




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breebree 21

love this song!!!! but i love all adams songs. hes one of the best out there and i love him to bits!!! hope to see back up here adam!!!

mynx76

Saw Adam live last Thursday night and he was incredible - of course. This album is awesome!

Spaniardking

Spot on!!! It's like just about every song was written for a part of our lives.

suzmartha

saw adam on stage in bundaberg and it was fantastic..he really draws in the crowd..

Kathryn Ottrey

He is soooooooooooo good...

helen flanigan

Love the clip, its awesome, done at tamworth, brings back memories, made me wish that I did go to see you. Excellent song, can't wait to get your album brandy...

Darren Sly

hell of a song mate cant wait for the new cd blame it on eve is still the mosted play album i ve got

Kathryn Ottrey

Got the album, excellent. Loved Thump.

Jeannette Jackson

Great video!! Wow Adam you Rock..and you CAN Dance, excellent work Congrats.. !! Wooo Hoo..:-)

CompassBros

The na-na-na-na-nas at the end are for the crowd singa-long - not sure if you've seen the song performed live but this song and in particular this bit goes off...

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