In It for the Ride
Eggy Lyrics
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But you're still in it for the ride
I don't know how you plan to get there
With nobody by your side
You thought you knew
You had me all figured out
You never asked me first
Never reading the book
You made it up in your head
Maybe you should have read
The words they gave you instead
Don't be bitter when all you want's to get better
Life's greatest treasure is to work together
Hold on tight, I'll stand with you forever
'Cause I don't know how long
So let's keep on the keeping on forever
Forever
We're all here because we're the seekers of joy
Unlike the others, who only seek and destroy
Seek and destroy
Don't be missing the point or spoil the fun
Don't take the feelings of yourself and make
Them about everyone
You can walk away or you can even pretend
But everything you've said, it will catch you in the end
In the end
Don't be bitter when all you want's to get better
Life's greatest treasure is to work together
Hold on tight, I'll stand with you forever
'Cause I don't know how long
So let's keep on the keeping on forever
Forever, Forever
Don't be bitter when all you want's to get better
Life's greatest treasure is to work together
Hold on tight, I'll stand with you forever
'Cause I don't know how long
So let's keep on the keeping on forever
Forever, Forever, Forever, Forever
The lyrics of Eggy's song "In It for the Ride" suggest a story about a person who has burned bridges but still wants to be part of the journey. The first lines say "Well, you've burned the bridge, but you're still in it for the ride. I don't know how you plan to get there, with nobody by your side." This person has cut themselves off from others, but they still seek human connection. The singer does not understand this person's motivation but recognizes that they need companionship.
The chorus tells the listener that bitterness is not the answer when trying to better oneself. Life's greatest treasure is working together, and "let's keep on the keeping on forever." The singer is acknowledging that building a community takes time and effort, and it is the work that they are invested in. The song encourages people to let go of their negative attitudes and work towards a common goal of joy and connection.
Overall, the lyrics of "In It for the Ride" present a message of empathy, understanding, and the importance of collaboration. The song tells a story of a person who has isolated themselves but still wants to be part of a community. The singer encourages listeners to work towards a better future collectively, rather than focusing on individual bitterness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you've burned the bridge
You have irreparably damaged a relationship or severed ties
But you're still in it for the ride
Despite the damage done, you are still willing to continue interacting or being involved
I don't know how you plan to get there
It is unclear how you intend to achieve your goals or reach your desired destination
With nobody by your side
You do not have anyone supporting or helping you
You thought you knew
You believed you had a solid understanding of something or someone
You had me all figured out
You thought you understood me completely and anticipated my actions
You never asked me first
You did not seek my input or opinions before making assumptions about me
Before you spread it all around
Before you shared your assumptions or conclusions with others
Never reading the book
You did not fully investigate or research a topic or situation
You made it up in your head
You formed a narrative or belief based solely on your imagination or assumptions
Maybe you should have read
Perhaps you should have looked into the actual facts or information
The words they gave you instead
The actual text or messages that were communicated, as opposed to your imagined version
We're all here because we're the seekers of joy
We are all striving for happiness and fulfillment in our lives
Unlike the others, who only seek and destroy
In contrast to people who only cause destruction or negativity for themselves and others
Don't be missing the point or spoil the fun
Do not misunderstand the situation or ruin the positive experience for everyone else
Don't take the feelings of yourself and make them about everyone
Do not assume that everyone else has the same emotions or reactions as you do
You can walk away or you can even pretend
You have the option to leave the situation or to act as if everything is fine
But everything you've said, it will catch you in the end
Your actions and words will have consequences, even if not immediately apparent
Life's greatest treasure is to work together
Cooperation and collaboration are essential for living a fulfilling life
Hold on tight, I'll stand with you forever
I will support and protect you for as long as possible
'Cause I don't know how long
I am uncertain how long we will have together
So let's keep on the keeping on forever
Let us continue working together and striving for happiness indefinitely
Forever
An expression of continuity or commitment
Seek and destroy
A phrase that describes a pattern of behavior characterized by harmful actions and intentions
Forever, Forever, Forever, Forever
Repetition of the word forever for emphasis and continuation
Writer(s): Jake Brownstein
Contributed by Hunter F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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