They broke up in 2003 mainly because of the want to pursue other opportunities. Dan Lumley officially retired from music at that time as well. Mass still remains in Squirtgun. In 2008, Jesse began a new band called Classics of Love.
Dixie Roadrash
Common Rider Lyrics
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She went through twenty states but the one I hate came last
Whoa, nothing slows down
Nothing ever turns around
She slipped right through my hands
Herbal remedies are best for minor maladies
Please excuse me if I don't stand up and tell you things
All those fun and games just left with her today
Chorus
If I could have just one wish come true
I'd wish you here with me - or that I coulda been there with you
Chorus
The song "Dixie Roadrash" by Common Rider is a poignant reflection on lost love and the regret that comes with not being able to make things right. The singer laments the loss of his love, who has met with a fatal car crash. He starts by describing the accident site as the “world’s most obvious car crash,” where his lover had drifted through twenty states, with the one he hates the most being the final stop. The next line “Whoa, nothing slows down, nothing ever turns around” emphasizes the nihilistic and despairing mood of the song. The singer feels powerless to stop the woman he loves from slipping right through his hands.
The song also touches upon the singer's attempt to heal through herbal remedies but to no avail. He regrets not being able to spend more time with his lover, sharing with her his deepest feelings and secrets. The lyrics "Please excuse me if I don't stand up and tell you things, all those fun and games just left with her today" express the regret and sorrow of the singer, realizing he has missed the opportunity to tell his lover how he felt about her.
Overall, the song evokes a feeling of sadness and hopelessness, but also reaffirms the importance of cherishing the meaningful relationships in our lives while we still have the chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Dixie Roadrash at the world's most obvious car crash
The woman Dixie was involved in a terrible car crash that everyone could see and was aware of.
She went through twenty states but the one I hate came last
Dixie traveled to twenty different states, but unfortunately she ended up in the state that the singer hates the most.
Whoa, nothing slows down
Despite the accident and everything that happened, life goes on and nothing seems to slow down.
Nothing ever turns around
The situation doesn't change or turn around, it remains the same.
She slipped right through my hands
The singer was not able to hold onto Dixie and lost her.
Herbal remedies are best for minor maladies
Natural remedies are effective for minor illnesses or wounds.
Don't want those flowers to lay beside her name
The singer doesn't want to lay flowers by Dixie's grave or memorial because it represents the finality of her passing.
Please excuse me if I don't stand up and tell you things
The singer apologizes for not being able to express his feelings and emotions to others due to the sadness and grief he feels.
All those fun and games just left with her today
All the enjoyment and laughter the singer shared with Dixie is gone now that she's gone.
If I could have just one wish come true
The singer wishes for something to come true, but sadly he knows it's impossible.
I'd wish you here with me - or that I coulda been there with you
The singer wishes Dixie could be with him, or he could be with her - even though he knows it can never come true.
Chorus
The repeated chorus conveys the singer's sadness and grief over Dixie's passing, and the fact that he wishes she could still be with him.
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