C C Rider
Eric Burdon & The New Animals Lyrics

Oh, see, see see rider
The singer addresses the person (rider) he's singing about, emphasizing how well he sees them.

Girl, see, what you've done
The singer draws attention to the actions of the girl he's addressing, suggesting that she's done something significant.

Oh, oh, oh, see see rider
The singer repeats the name of the rider, giving it a heightened sense of importance or significance.

See, what you've done now
The artist reiterates that the rider has done something important and that it's affecting him.

You've gone away and left me
The artist reveals that the rider has left him, suggesting that he feels abandoned or alone.

No, no, no, and now the blues have come
The singer expresses his sadness or melancholy over the rider's departure, suggesting that he's feeling increasingly down.

Oh, yes, they do
The singer confirms the presence of his blues, reinforcing his feelings of sadness and melancholy.

Oh, well, I'm goin', goin' away, baby
The artist reveals his intention to leave, suggesting that he's planning to take action in response to the rider's departure.

And I won't be back 'til fall
The artist specifies when he intends to return, suggesting that he's not planning to come back very soon.

If I get me a good lookin' woman
The artist shares his plans to find a new woman, suggesting that he's hoping to move on from the rider who left him.

No, no, no, I won't be back at all, alright, baby
The singer insists that he won't be returning, suggesting that he's determined to move on and forget about the rider.

See see rider, I love you, yes, I do
The artist reveals that despite his earlier comments, he still loves the rider and cares about her deeply.

And there isn't one thing darlin'
The singer emphasizes the strength of his feelings by stating that there's nothing he wouldn't do for the rider.

I would not do for you
The singer repeats his promise to do anything for the rider, emphasizing his commitment to her.

You know, I love you, see, see
The singer reiterates his love for the rider, emphasizing how important she is to him.

I want you ride by my side
The artist expresses his desire to be with the rider again, suggesting that he wants to reconcile with her.

See see rider, ough, keep me satisfied
The artist suggests that being with the rider makes him happy and fulfilled, emphasizing how important she is to him.

See see rider, see see rider, see see rider
The singer repeats the rider's name, emphasizing her importance and significance to him.

See see rider, see see rider
The singer once again says the rider's name, further emphasizing her importance and significance to him.

They keep on ridin', see rider, keep on ridin', man
The artist refers to some unknown people or forces that keep moving or riding (perhaps referring to time), suggesting that even though he's separated from the rider, the world keeps moving on.

Here I come, look out, baby
The artist is returning, indicating that he's not giving up on the rider just yet.

Here I come, beat it, don't leave it
The artist insists that the rider should stay and not leave him again, reflecting his desire to stay together this time.

Don't move it now, look out
The singer warns the rider to be careful or cautious, suggesting that he's concerned for her wellbeing.

Here I come, come on, baby
The artist is approaching the rider again, reinforcing his desire to reconcile with her.

It's alright, she's so fine, she's all mine
The singer reveals his affection for the rider, emphasizing how special and irreplaceable she is to him.

Jenny, take a ride now, hey
The singer seems to be addressing someone named Jenny, encouraging her to take a ride for some unknown reason.

Oh, Lord, I won't be back at all
The singer repeats his earlier promise that if he finds a new woman, he won't be coming back to the rider.

It's a true
The artist affirms that his promise is true, emphasizing his determination to move on from the rider if necessary.

Listen, I'm goin', alright
The artist repeats his intention to leave, emphasizing his determination to take action.

Somebody told me about Joe Jackson, and I know, yo
The singer mentions someone named Joe Jackson, suggesting that he's thinking about something else entirely.

Ough!
The singer ends the song with an expression of surprise or exclamation.