Ride With Me
Brendan MacFarlane Lyrics


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take me as i am
plz try 2 understand.that i aint the same as every other man
take me as you find me
dont try 2 underlize me.
cause im not gonna try 2 change your mind.

cause im a little bit country
im a little bit rock n roll
im a little bit blues n soul
whatever u want




i aint got much money
but honey there is a heart of gold

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brendan MacFarlane's song Ride With Me are a plea for acceptance and understanding. The singer is asking his love interest and the world to take him as he is, without trying to mold him into something he's not. He acknowledges that he's not like every other man, and that attempting to pigeonhole him or categorize him would be a mistake. Instead, he urges his audience to appreciate him for who he is, flaws and all.


The chorus of the song reinforces this message. The singer identifies himself as "a little bit country, a little bit rock n roll, a little bit blues n soul," overlapping genres that don't always coexist comfortably. However, he accepts and embraces all these parts of himself, and invites others to do the same. He admits that he doesn't have much money, but emphasizes that his heart is made of gold.


Overall, the lyrics of Ride With Me are about self-acceptance, and seeking acceptance from others. The singer is unapologetically himself, refusing to let anyone else define or control him. He recognizes that the world may not always be receptive to his unique combination of influences and traits, but he remains determined to be true to himself.


Line by Line Meaning

take me as i am
Accept me for who I am.


plz try 2 understand.that i aint the same as every other man
Please make an effort to comprehend that I am unique from other men.


take me as you find me
Accept me the way you discover me.


dont try 2 underlize me.
Don't try to underestimate me.


cause im not gonna try 2 change your mind.
Because I'm not going to attempt to change your opinion.


cause im a little bit country
Because I have some country influence in my music.


im a little bit rock n roll
I also have some rock and roll influence in my music.


im a little bit blues n soul
My music also contains blues and soul elements.


whatever u want
Whatever you desire me to be, I'll try.


i aint got much money
I don't have a lot of money.


but honey there is a heart of gold
But, sweetheart, I have a heart full of kindness and generosity.




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Comments from YouTube:

@charlesparsons4964

we wants more soul and R&B Brendan!!

@cynrio

there's so many people who are famous for all of these dumb things like vine and musical.ly and it's so so sad because its people like you that deserve all the fame and glory because you are honestly so amazing and your voice is so magical and I'm just hoping for the day that I see your name everywhere because you deserve to be known worldwide

@Yurio

Cynthia Sanchez this guy has insane control of his voice, like better than some celebrities why is he not famous :(

@kaitlynn7473

i just watched the video of you singing in a music shop and just found your channel. youre an amazing singer!

@Alu404

+Kaitlynn Dodd Literally same ^_^

@angieg.4003

Same! x) He really has a beautiful voice. :)

@keithwhittygmail

That's a catchy tune. Your voice is great.

@vickiemalone9154

I absolutely love your voice Brendan. You're a very blessed young man. So much God given talent.

@gentlejosh8602

bro, keep at it. you're a lot better than many who are famous for singing. you have more talent than majority of these artists do today.

@LoanLady777

You've got a purity in your voice and spirit. You're an awesome talent and looking forward to seeing your career progress. Everyone should experience your voice.... Good Job Brendan

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