Ride on
DonCat Lyrics
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But from the start you know it's going to be hard
In the middle of a terrible sea
You and me
We got someone to rely on
Caught up in a dream
Feathers softly fall like snowflakes in a field
You and me
We got someone to rely on
And this feeling that I get
Will I know it if it hasn't happened yet
If the pain becomes an old rocking chair
I won't while away my time sitting there
You got someone to rely on
Just be sure to leave a light on
In the sunset, you must ride on
You got someone to rely on
The lyrics of DonCat's song "Ride On" convey the message that life is full of uncertainties and struggles, and sometimes things can fall apart despite your efforts. However, it's important to have someone to rely on in such difficult times. The song suggests that the person he is addressing is that support system for him, and he acknowledges that they both face the same difficult circumstances together. The imagery of being "in the middle of a terrible sea" emphasizes the idea of being trapped in a difficult situation, but having a companion to ride the waves with makes all the difference.
The lyrics also describe the idea that sometimes things can seem one way but turn out to be different in reality. The dream that they are caught up in may not be as perfect as it seems, and the feathers that softly fall like snowflakes might be a sign of something that is about to change. The lyrics hint at the fact that they don't know what's coming next, but they are comforted by the fact that they have each other to rely on.
Furthermore, the song explores the idea of living in the present rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. The lyrics suggest that if the pain becomes an old rocking chair, the person will not waste their time sitting there and instead, will keep moving forward. The final lines of the song, "In the sunset, you must ride on. You got someone to rely on," reinforces the idea that life is a journey, and they both have each other to ride through it.
Line by Line Meaning
Things can fall apart
The situation can get worse
But from the start you know it's going to be hard
We knew it would be tough from the beginning
In the middle of a terrible sea
We are in a difficult situation
You and me
We are together
We got someone to rely on
We have each other for support
Caught up in a dream
We are lost in thought
Feathers softly fall like snowflakes in a field
We are feeling at peace
But what it is is different than what it seems
Things are not always what they appear to be
You and me
We are together
We got someone to rely on
We have each other for support
And this feeling that I get
I have a certain feeling
Will I know it if it hasn't happened yet
How will I recognize it when it comes?
If the pain becomes an old rocking chair
If the pain becomes a familiar thing
I won't while away my time sitting there
I will not dwell on it
You got someone to rely on
You have someone to count on
Just be sure to leave a light on
Make sure somebody waits for you
In the sunset, you must ride on
You must keep moving forward
You got someone to rely on
You have someone to count on
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