Open Road
Edvards Strazdiņš Lyrics


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It's hard to get by
on a single dime
And people say don't waste your time
Alright so I
Ride to live
Live to ride
My midnight land
That's who I am

I've been knocked down
But I get back up
I can't stop what I have started
For my family name

I've been on a long road
Maybe it's right
Maybe it's wrong
Gotta make my own way
Around the world to
sing my song
On the open road

No one wants to change
Oh ooh no
It's all easy come and easy go
Alright so I
Ride to live
Live to ride
My midnight land
That's who I am

I've been knocked down
But I get back up
I can't stop what I have started
For my brother's sake

I've been on a long road
Maybe it's right
Maybe it's wrong
Gotta make my own way
Around the world to
Sing my song
On the open road

Wheels are turning
On the open road
Neon lights shine so bright
It's all for me to take
Look the stars are spinning
I jump into leap of faith
Take a chance that
I haven't taken yet
See the places
I've never seen
Open road calls, calls my name

I've been on a long road
Maybe it's right
Maybe it's wrong
Gotta go my own way
Around the world to




Sing my song
On the open road

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, the songwriter expresses the challenges of making a living with limited resources and the advice he receives to not waste his time. However, he chooses to defy these expectations and embraces his identity as someone who lives to ride motorcycles and enjoys the freedom they bring. The line "Ride to live, live to ride, my midnight land, that's who I am" encapsulates his passion and connection to the open road.


In the second verse, the songwriter acknowledges that he has faced obstacles and been knocked down, but he always manages to get back up. He is driven by a determination to not abandon what he has started for the sake of his family name or legacy. This showcases his sense of responsibility and the importance he places on honoring his family.


The chorus reveals that the songwriter has been on a long road, hinting at the journey he has embarked on to find his own path in life. He questions whether this road he has chosen is right or wrong, but regardless, he is determined to forge his own way and share his message through his songs. The open road becomes a metaphor for personal freedom and self-expression.


The final verse describes the excitement and possibilities that the open road holds. The wheels are turning and the neon lights are shining brightly, symbolizing a world full of potential and opportunities. The songwriter takes a leap of faith, ready to take chances and experience new places. He believes that the open road is calling him, an invitation to explore and follow his dreams.


Overall, "Open Road" is a song about embracing individuality, defying expectations, and embarking on a personal journey to find one's purpose. It conveys a message of perseverance, familial devotion, and the importance of taking risks to pursue one's passions. The open road serves as a powerful symbol of freedom, discovery, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.


Line by Line Meaning

It's hard to get by
It is difficult to survive


on a single dime
with very little money


And people say don't waste your time
Others advise against wasting time


Alright so I
Okay, so I


Ride to live
I live my life through riding


Live to ride
Riding is my purpose in life


My midnight land
My world of freedom and adventure


That's who I am
It defines my identity


I've been knocked down
I have faced obstacles


But I get back up
I persevere and bounce back


I can't stop what I have started
I refuse to quit what I've begun


For my family name
In honor of my family


I've been on a long road
I have been on a challenging journey


Maybe it's right
Perhaps it is the correct path


Maybe it's wrong
Maybe it is the wrong choice


Gotta make my own way
I must pave my own path


Around the world to
Traveling across the globe to


sing my song
share my story


On the open road
Along the unrestricted journey


No one wants to change
People resist change


Oh ooh no
Expressing disagreement


It's all easy come and easy go
Things come and go easily


For my brother's sake
To honor my sibling


Wheels are turning
Movement is happening


On the open road
Along the unrestricted journey


Neon lights shine so bright
Vibrant lights illuminate the scene


It's all for me to take
Everything is mine for the taking


Look the stars are spinning
Observing the spinning stars


I jump into the leap of faith
Taking a risk based on trust


Take a chance that
Risking the possibility that


I haven't taken yet
I haven't dared to take before


See the places
Witnessing new locations


I've never seen
I have never laid eyes upon


Open road calls, calls my name
The unlimited journey beckons me


Gotta go my own way
I must follow my own path


Around the world to
Traveling across the globe to


Sing my song
Share my story


On the open road
Along the unrestricted journey




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Edvards Strazdiņš, Kerija Kalēja

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