Ride On
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It's another lonely evening
And another lonely town
But I ain't too young to worry
And I ain't too old to cry
When a woman gets me down
Got another empty bottle
And another empty bed
Ain't too young to admit it
And I'm not too old to lie
I'm just another empty head

That's why I'm lonely
I'm so lonely
But I know what I'm gonna do

I'm gonna ride on
Ride on
Ride on, standing on the edge of the road
Ride on, thumb in the air
Ride on, one of these days I'm gonna
Ride on, change my evil ways
Till then I'll just keep dragging on

Broke another promise
And I broke another heart
But I ain't too young to realize
That I ain't too old to try
Try to get back to the start
And it's another red light nightmare
Another red light street
And I ain't too old to hurry
Cause I ain't too old to die
But I sure am hard to beat

But I'm lonely
Lord I'm lonely
What am I gonna do

Ride on
Ride on, got myself a one-way ticket
Ride on
Ride on, going the wrong way
Ride on, gonna change my evil ways
Ride on, one of these days
One of these days

Ride on
Ride on
I'm gonna ride on
Ride on, looking for a truck
Ride on




Ride on, keep on riding
Riding on and on and on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DC's song "Ride On" carry a sense of loneliness and desperation throughout. The opening lines set the mood with "another lonely evening and another lonely town." The singer of the song is experiencing rock-bottom heartbreak, with empty bottles and beds adding to their emptiness. Despite being aware of their flaws and mistakes, the singer's inner dialogues are relatable as they struggle between acknowledging their actions and fooling themselves into hiding from the truth. The line "I'm just another empty head" encapsulates their self-loathing.


The chorus, however, brings a shift in tone, as the singer prepares themselves to move through their loneliness by "riding on." Whether this means traveling, leaving bad habits behind, or simply moving forward, the singer chooses to start anew. They are aware of their past mistakes and break promises but do not shy away from trying to better themselves. The final lines of the song generate a sense of unstoppable momentum, certainty that the singer will keep striding forward, persistently moving ahead without stopping or turning back.


Line by Line Meaning

It's another lonely evening
The singer is in a recurring state of loneliness.


And another lonely town
The singer is in a different location but still feels lonely.


But I ain't too young to worry
Although the singer is young, they are not immune to worry.


And I ain't too old to cry
Despite the artist's age, they are still capable of crying.


When a woman gets me down
The artist's romantic relationships have caused them emotional pain.


Got another empty bottle
The singer has consumed alcohol to cope with their loneliness and pain.


And another empty bed
The singer is physically alone and does not have anyone to share their bed with.


Ain't too young to admit it
The artist is aware of their problems and shortcomings.


And I'm not too old to lie
The artist may resort to lying to hide their pain and appear stronger than they are.


I'm just another empty head
The artist feels empty and perhaps even worthless.


That's why I'm lonely
The singer's loneliness is a result of their feelings of emptiness and pain.


I'm so lonely
The artist is deeply lonely and is suffering as a result.


But I know what I'm gonna do
Despite their loneliness, the singer has a plan to change their situation.


I'm gonna ride on
The singer is going to move forward with their plan to change their life.


Ride on
The singer will keep moving forward no matter what.


Ride on, standing on the edge of the road
The artist is ready to embark on a new journey.


Ride on, thumb in the air
The artist is hitchhiking, perhaps to a new location or to start a new life.


Ride on, one of these days I'm gonna
The singer is confident that they will eventually change for the better and overcome their loneliness.


Ride on, change my evil ways
The singer acknowledges that their behavior has not been good and they need to change.


Till then I'll just keep dragging on
Until they make a change, the artist will continue to suffer and struggle.


Broke another promise
The artist has failed to keep their word, possibly to a loved one or to themselves.


And I broke another heart
The artist has caused someone emotional pain and suffering.


But I ain't too young to realize
Despite their youth, the singer is aware of the consequences of their actions.


That I ain't too old to try
Although the artist may have made mistakes, they will still attempt to make things better.


Try to get back to the start
The singer seeks to return to an earlier time or place when things were better.


And it's another red light nightmare
The singer is stuck in a cycle of pain and misery.


Another red light street
The singer finds themselves in a seedy part of town or a bad situation.


And I ain't too old to hurry
Despite their age, the artist is able to move quickly and avoid danger.


Cause I ain't too old to die
The artist is aware of their mortality and the risks they are taking.


But I sure am hard to beat
The singer is resilient and determined to overcome their problems.


Lord I'm lonely
The singer is still deeply lonely and suffering.


What am I gonna do
The artist feels lost and unsure how to move forward.


Ride on, got myself a one-way ticket
The artist is committed to their new journey and will not turn back.


Ride on, going the wrong way
The artist may be on the wrong path or making the wrong choices, but they are committed to moving forward.


Ride on, gonna change my evil ways
The singer is determined to make a significant change in their life for the better.


Ride on, one of these days
The artist is still hopeful for a better future.


I'm gonna ride on
The singer remains committed to their journey and will keep moving forward.


Ride on, looking for a truck
The singer is searching for a ride or perhaps for someone to help them on their journey.


Ride on, keep on riding
No matter what, the singer will continue to move forward in their life.


Riding on and on and on
The artist's journey will continue for an indeterminate amount of time.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG, RONALD BELFORD SCOTT

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