Riders On The Storm
Creed Lyrics


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Riders on the storm.
Riders on the storm.
Into this house we're born
Into this world we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan.
Riders on the storm.
There's a killer on the road.
His brain is squirming like a toad.
Take a long holiday
Let your children play.
If you give this man a ride
Sweet family will die.
Killer on the road.
Yeah.
Yeah!

Girl, you gotta love your man.
Girl, you gotta love your man.
Take him by the hand
Make him understand
The world on you depends.
Our life will never end.
You gotta love your man.
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Riders on the storm.
Riders on the storm
Into this house we're born
Into this world we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan.
Riders on the storm.

Riders on the storm.
Riders on the storm.
Riders on the storm.
Riders on the storm.
Yeah!
Riders on the storm.

We're riders on the storm.
Storm, storm
We're riding on the storm
Yeah!
Riders on
Yeah!
Yeah!




Yeah, yeah, yeah
Riders on

Overall Meaning

Creed's version of Riders on the Storm is a cover of the iconic song by The Doors. The song begins with a serene yet ominous sound of rainfall, which sets the tone for the song. The phrase "riders on the storm" is repeated throughout the song, which creates a haunting and suspenseful feel. The first verse paints a picture of being born into a world where one is thrown in like a dog without a bone and an actor out on loan, which emphasizes how helpless and precarious life can be. The second verse introduces a killer on the road, whose brain is squirming like a toad. The lyrics warn against giving him a ride, as he can harm the sweet family that accompanies. The killer on the road is not only a physical threat but can symbolize the dangers and uncertainty of life.


The bridge of the song is a call to love, urging the listener to love their man and take him by the hand and make him understand the world on them depends. The message is that amidst the unpredictability of life, love can provide stability and assurance. The final verse repeats the opening lines, and the song fades with the sounds of thunder and rainfall, creating a sense of closure and finality.


Line by Line Meaning

Riders on the storm.
We are facing the difficulties of life head-on.


Riders on the storm.
We are persevering through the challenges we face.


Into this house we're born
We are born into a world full of obstacles and struggles.


Into this world we're thrown
We are thrust into a world that is unpredictable and chaotic.


Like a dog without a bone
We are searching for something to give our lives meaning and purpose.


An actor out on loan.
We are all here temporarily, just playing our roles in the grand scheme of things.


There's a killer on the road.
There are dangerous people and situations that we must beware of.


His brain is squirming like a toad.
The killer is disturbed and unstable, making him all the more dangerous.


Take a long holiday
Sometimes, it's important to take a break from the stresses of life.


Let your children play.
Allowing ourselves and those we care about to enjoy life's simple pleasures is crucial.


If you give this man a ride
Making bad choices can have dire consequences.


Sweet family will die.
Inaction can put the people we love in danger and harm them.


Girl, you gotta love your man.
We must prioritize the people we love and show them affection.


Take him by the hand
We must be willing to guide and support our loved ones through life's difficulties.


Make him understand
We must communicate with our loved ones to ensure they know how much we care about them.


The world on you depends.
We are all interdependent and reliant on each other to survive and thrive.


Our life will never end.
Our impact and influence can continue beyond our own lifetime.


We're riders on the storm.
We are ready to face life's challenges with courage and resilience.


Storm, storm.
Life can be tumultuous and unpredictable.


We're riding on the storm.
We are navigating through life's difficulties with determination and perseverance.


Yeah!
We are confident and empowered to face the unknown.


Yeah, yeah, yeah
We are enthusiastic and eager to tackle whatever comes our way.


Riders on
We are unafraid to confront the challenges that life throws our way.




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Christine Ervin

And now Ladies and Gentlemen the most underrated cover of all time.

cleverglimpse

The best song on the Doors tribute and one of the greatest remake of any tune ever recorded. Scott belts it out: “Rider’s on… yeah, yeah”! From the bottom of his being and thank you for that spirit!

Michael Morgan

One of the best remakes I've ever heard. It stays faithful to the original chords and background effects and spirit of the original Jim Morrison version.

Ervin Lopez

This would be the most perfect cover I ever heard, i just love it!

Mark

OMG how come I’ve never heard this before!!!! I’ve always been a huge fan of both Jim Morrison and Creed.

Daniel Cuaresma

Mark, this is on the 2000 The Doors tribute album “Stoned Immaculate “.

Jason Carpp

I love this version of "Riders on the Storm".

Ervin Lopez

Me.too

Frank Ortega

Me encanta esta version... Jim, donde quiera que esté, estaría orgulloso... // I love this version... Jim, wherever he is, he would be proud...

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Great version ❤️it

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