Ride on
Cowgirls Lyrics


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Ride on towards the horizon and the great unknown,
Enjoy the ride and the getting there,
Not only the goal,
Look on to new adventures you will have upon the way,
Find your answers in your heart,
That's where they've always stayed.
Ride on,
Ride on,
Ride on,
Ride on, (you gotta ride on)
Past mistakes have haunted you and followed on you trail,
You're not alone with them,
We've all at one time failed,
You tried to med the pain you caused,
Didn't mean to hurt no one,
Now set your sights don't look back,
Ride on toward the sun.
Ride on,
Ride on, (you gotta ride on)
Ride on,
Ride on, (you gotta ride on)
Keep on going forward have a picture in your mind,
Of how you want it all to be,
And that's what you will find.
Ride on,
Ride on, (you gotta ride on)
Ride on, (don't look back)
Ride on, (you gotta ride on) (you gotta ride on)
Ride on (Don't look back)
Ride on
Ride on (ride on, ride on)




Ride on (you gotta ride on)
Don't look back

Overall Meaning

In “Ride On,” by Cowgirl, the lyrics encourage taking risk and not fearing the unknown. It suggests to enjoy the journey as much as the destination, and to find answers within oneself. The song goes on to speak about not being haunted by past mistakes and letting go of guilt. The lyrics emphasize the importance of setting goals and riding towards those goals without looking back. It’s message is to never give up and be persistent in achieving your dreams.


The first verse speaks about heading towards the horizon and the unknown, embracing every adventure that comes along the way. It’s an encouragement to not only focus on the goal but also enjoy the ride that leads there. It presents the idea to find answers in the heart since it carries every individual’s unique journey.


The second verse focuses on how past mistakes have the ability to haunt an individual for a long time. However, the lyrics show that we all fail at some point and that it doesn’t mean that one is alone in this experience. The song encourages those who have caused pain to others to not be haunted by their past actions and instead set their sights on a better present and future.


Line by Line Meaning

Ride on towards the horizon and the great unknown,
Continue forward towards the future, towards the unknown and the adventures it holds.


Enjoy the ride and the getting there,
Take pleasure in the journey, not just the destination.


Not only the goal,
Focus on more than just achieving the end result.


Look on to new adventures you will have upon the way,
Anticipate new experiences during the journey.


Find your answers in your heart,
Look within yourself to discover your true path.


That's where they've always stayed.
Your heart has always held the answers you've been looking for.


Past mistakes have haunted you and followed on you trail,
The mistakes you've made in the past still linger and affect you.


You're not alone with them,
Others have also had their share of regrets and errors.


We've all at one time failed,
Experiencing failure is a universal human experience.


You tried to mend the pain you caused,
You've attempted to repair the damage you've inflicted.


Didn't mean to hurt no one,
Your mistakes were not intentional.


Now set your sights don't look back,
Focus on the future and avoid dwelling on the past.


Keep on going forward have a picture in your mind,
Maintain a clear image of where you want to go and what you want to achieve.


Of how you want it all to be,
Visualize the desired outcome.


And that's what you will find.
You will obtain what you have envisioned for yourself.


Don't look back
Avoid dwelling on the past and stay focussed on the present and the future.




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Comments from YouTube:

HaunnaThree

I’m a boy, but my mom always used to play me this song when I was around 3. I’m 16 now and I still use this song to encourage me to keep myself up. I have been through 15 years of abuse and have always kept myself going. Country music has always kept me going. I love this song.

CryMeARiver63

Sending you a BIG cyber HUG !! 💖

Tom Demoss

Just read your reply about the song cowgirls don't cry. Hope all is well with you, young man. My family understands hard times. If you need to talk send a message, every young person needs a different point of view. Sometimes a stranger whose heart is in the right place can help.

Jo-Lo 69

Just so long as you have great music like this in your heart you will be just fine. God bless you. X

Larry Smith

You don't have to do it alone. Here for you if you need to talk

Deborah Farris

​@CryMeARiver63 ❤

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Regan Pool

My dad dedicated this song to me. I bawl every time I listen to it. I’ll always be his “cowgirl” ❤️

Valerie🌹

Same

Derek Jones

2020 and I'm still listening to this song with a tear in my eye.

Maranda Ashcraft

same

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