Ride Like the Wind
Christopher Cross Lyrics
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My body's weak
I'm on the run
No time to sleep
I've got to ride
Ride like the wind
To be free again
To make it to the border of Mexico
So I'll ride like the wind
Ride like the wind
I was born the son of a lawless man
Always spoke my mind with a gun in my hand
Lived nine lives
Gunned down ten
Gonna ride like the wind
And I've got such a long way to go (such a long way to go)
To make it to the border of Mexico
So I'll ride like the wind
Ride like the wind
Gonna ride like the wind
Accused and tried and told to hang
I was nowhere in sight when the church bells rang
Never was the kind to do as I was told
Gonna ride like the wind before I get old
It is the night
My body's weak
I'm on the run
No time to sleep
I've got to ride
Ride like the wind
To be free again
And I've got such a long way to go (such a long way to go)
To make it to the border of Mexico
So I'll ride like the wind
Ride like the wind
And I've got a long way to go (such a long way to go)
To make it to the border of Mexico
So I'll ride like the wind
Ride like the wind
Gonna ride like the wind
Ride!
Gonna ride like the wind
Ride!
The song "Ride Like The Wind" by Christopher Cross talks about a man who is on the run and must ride like the wind to be free again. The man is on his way to the border of Mexico, but he has a long way to go. He was born the son of a lawless man and always spoke his mind with a gun in his hand. He has lived nine lives and has been gunned down ten times, but he continues to ride like the wind. He was accused and tried and told to hang, but he escaped and is now riding to freedom.
The lyrics of the song suggest a sense of urgency and desperation. The singer is running from something and must get to Mexico to escape his past. The idea of riding like the wind suggests a sense of speed and urgency. Throughout the song, he talks about the challenges he has faced and how he has overcome them. He was born the son of a lawless man and has lived a dangerous life. He has been accused and tried and has faced many challenges, but he continues to ride like the wind to be free again.
Overall, "Ride Like The Wind" is a powerful song that tells a story of a man who must overcome many challenges to find freedom. The lyrics are powerful and emotional, and they convey a sense of urgency and desperation, which makes the song very compelling.
Line by Line Meaning
It is the night
The time of day is late and dark
My body's weak
I am physically tired and not in a strong state
I'm on the run
I am escaping from something or someone
No time to sleep
I cannot rest or take a break
I've got to ride
I need to travel quickly
Ride like the wind
Travel as fast as possible
To be free again
To escape my current situation for a sense of liberation
And I've got such a long way to go (such a long way to go)
The distance I need to travel is substantial
To make it to the border of Mexico
To reach the southern border of Mexico
So I'll ride like the wind
I will travel very fast to reach my destination
I was born the son of a lawless man
My father was a criminal or outlaw
Always spoke my mind with a gun in my hand
I am used to being in control and using weapons
Lived nine lives
I have survived dangerous situations
Gunned down ten
I have killed others before
Gonna ride like the wind
I will travel very fast to escape my current situation
Accused and tried and told to hang
I was accused of a crime and faced execution
I was nowhere in sight when the church bells rang
I was not present for my own funeral or memorial service
Never was the kind to do as I was told
I do not follow rules or authority easily
Gonna ride like the wind before I get old
I want to get away while I still can
Ride!
An exclamation to travel even faster
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER C. CROSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelleroy9281
Who's here in 2024 listening to one of the best songs from 1980?
@thehighlandhamster
Had to listen after watching Michael Omartian being interviewed by Rick Beato yesterday (brilliant interview if you haven't seen it). Hadn't listened to this for years - what a song.
@fayewittwer5208
ME ❤
@calvinguerra6841
👋🏽
@maxpower4817
I'm here : )
@RebeccaFannon827
@@fayewittwer5208 me, too
@Nolinho13
2024 ????? 🤩✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻👇🏻👇🏻
@brasticus
Ok, this has been up for almost a year and has under 2million views? Come on people! Spread the word and ride like the wind!
@michaelrogers6526
Hey it's 2024 me and my family will forever listen too this its out of sight
@abigailcaraballo2623
Very cool