The band's website once noted Cracker as "The only band to ever open for both Grateful Dead and Ramones," a unique distinction which is also indicative of the band's sound and style. Cracker comfortably mixes influences and sounds ranging from classic country music, psychedelia, punk and folk into their brand of "Americana" style rock.
Lowery and Hickman are inalterable constants. The band continues to tour (as a full band, and also as the "Cracker acoustic duo").
Let's Go For A Ride
Cracker Lyrics
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Oh, yeah I feel alright tonight.
Oh, man the stars are bright tonight.
Like we could reach right out
and help yourself to them.
'Cause we want and what we need
will one day bring us to our knees.
Well, I am over it.
You know that I have accepted it.
[Chorus]
Let's go for a ride.
Let's go for a ride.
Let's go for a ride.
Go for a ride.
[Chorus]
So, drive real fast through the underpass
And if we die or if we crash.
Well I'd be flattered to
be buried right next to you.
Cause what's yours is yours
and what's mine is mine
in the summertime under
the blackened sky
the world belongs to us
baby lets use it up.
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Cracker's Let's Go For A Ride are all about living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest. The first verse sets the scene for a night of adventure under a beautiful starry sky. The singer feels good and is ready to reach out and grab life. The second verse is more reflective and talks about the nature of desire and how it can ultimately be our downfall. The singer, however, has accepted this fact and is ready to move on from it.
The chorus calls for action and excitement. The repetition of "let's go for a ride" encourages listeners to take risks and live without fear. The final verse brings the focus back to the importance of enjoying life while we have the chance. The singer would rather die young and happy than live a long, dull life. The lyrics are all about seizing the moment and making the most of what we have.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to take risks and enjoy life while we can. It's a reminder that time is precious and we should make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, yeah I feel alright tonight.
I'm feeling good and ready to have a good time tonight.
Oh, man the stars are bright tonight.
The stars are shining brightly tonight and it feels like we could reach out and touch them.
Like we could reach right out and help yourself to them.
The stars are so close and bright, it feels like we could almost take them for ourselves.
'Cause we want and what we need will one day bring us to our knees.
Our desires and necessities may eventually become overwhelming and overpowering.
Well, I am over it. You know that I have accepted it.
I've come to terms with this fact and I'm ready to move on.
Let's go for a ride. Go for a ride.
Let's take a trip together and enjoy the moment.
So, drive real fast through the underpass
Let's speed through the underpass, taking risks and enjoying the adrenaline rush.
And if we die or if we crash.
Even if something bad happens, at least we'll have gone out living life to the fullest.
Well I'd be flattered to be buried right next to you.
I care about you so much that even in death, it would be an honor to be buried beside you.
Cause what's yours is yours and what's mine is mine in the summertime under the blackened sky
In the summer, when the night sky is dark, we can enjoy each other's company and our own possessions without worry.
the world belongs to us baby lets use it up.
We have the world at our fingertips, so let's make the most of it and live life to the fullest.
Let's go for a ride. Let's go for a ride. Let's go for a ride.
Once again, let's take a ride together and live in the moment.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID FARAGHER, DAVID ALLEN FARAGHER, DAVID CHARLES LOWERY, DAVID CHARLS LOWERY, JOHN HICKMAN
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