Ride On
Celtic Fire Lyrics
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I've ever seen
Standing sixteen one or two
With eyes wild and green
You ride the horse so well
Hands light to the touch
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
Ride on
See you
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
Ride on
See you
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
When you ride into the night
Without a trace behind
Run you claw along my gut
One last time
I turn to face an empty space
Where you used to lie
I look for the spark that lights the night
Through a teardrop in your eye
Ride on
See you
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
Ride on
See you
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
Ride on
See you
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
Ride on
See you
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
Oh, I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
The lyrics to Celtic Fire's "Ride On" are a hauntingly beautiful reflection on romantic love that cannot be fulfilled due to life circumstances. In the first verse, the singer describes the object of their affection riding an impressive horse with ease and grace. Despite their desire to be with this person, they recognize that they could never join them on such a journey. The second verse delves deeper into the pain the singer experiences when watching their love depart into the night, leaving them alone. The singer's deep emotions are captured in the description of feeling like they are clawing at their own gut, and the final line is a poignant final statement repeating that they could never be with this person, as much as they may wish for it.
Overall, the song Ride On is a testament to the depth of emotion that can come with love, even in circumstances where the love cannot be encapsulated. The beautiful melody and lyrics capture the sadness and longing that comes with unrequited love, and it resonates with listeners who have felt the same emotions at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Sure you ride the finest horse
I've ever seen
Standing sixteen one or two
With eyes wild and green
You ride a magnificent horse that measures approximately 16.1 to 16.2 hands high, and has green and wild eyes. It is the most beautiful and impressive horse I have ever seen.
You ride the horse so well
Hands light to the touch
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
You are an expert rider, so skilled and light-handed that it seems as if you and your horse are one. Despite my admiration for your talents, I could never accompany you on your rides, no matter how much I might long to.
When you ride into the night
Without a trace behind
Run you claw along my gut
One last time
As you ride off into the darkness, leaving no traces, I'm overwhelmed with bittersweet feelings that feel like experiencing a sharp cut in my gut for the very last time.
I turn to face an empty space
Where you used to lie
I look for the spark that lights the night
Through a teardrop in your eye
When I turn around, I find an empty place where you once laid beside me, and I'm forced to look for that speck of light that shines through the night sky by sobbing into my hands.
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
Oh, I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to
Despite my overwhelming desire to join you on your rides, I know that it's out of the question for me to do so, no matter how hard I might try to convince myself otherwise.
Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.