Ride
G Love Lyrics


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Late in the Day
By the side of the road
I got a pocket full of nothing
And I know what I know
I know what I know
I don't know nothing else
If you could teach me something
I'd sure appreciate the help
And it's back and forth
Forth and back
Around in a circle
Now how do ya like that?
How does it feel when you're going nowhere
Won't you start sometime
Let me know
Won't you start sometime
Let me know
Some time ago
Somebody told me something
I can't remember what they said
I can't remember nothing
They say you only hear what you wanna hear
But I can only hear this guitar
Ringing in my ears
Back and forth
Forth and back
Around in a circle
Now how do ya like that?
How does it feel when you're going nowhere
Won't you start sometime
Let me ride
Won't you start sometime
Let me ride
I wanna ride-a high
Are you ready to ride?
Close my eyes
So I can see in the dark
Sometimes I only wanna hear
The sounds of stars
A weeping
A weepin
The where and the was-ins
Just the sound of sleepin
And I aint saying nothing
The sound of him sleepin
Don't it sound nice?
I think I gotta go get some advice
And its Back and forth
Forth and back
Around in a circle
Now how do ya like that?
How does it feel when you're going nowhere
Wont you start sometime
Let me ride
Wont you start sometime
Let me ride
I wanna ride-a high
Won't you let me know




Cus I wanna know….
Whats inside….

Overall Meaning

In "Ride", G Love is singing about feeling stuck and directionless in life. He paints a vivid picture of being on the side of the road with nothing but his guitar, and expressing a desire to learn something new. He feels like he's going in circles and not getting anywhere. The repetition of the lines "back and forth, forth and back, around in a circle, now how do ya like that?" emphasizes the feeling of stagnation and frustration. G Love even admits that he can't remember anything anyone has ever told him, he only hears the guitar in his ears. He wants to ride high and feels like he needs some guidance or advice to get there. The last lines of the song "Won't you let me know, Cus I wanna know….Whats inside" express a longing for something deeper than just material possessions or success. It's a search for internal fulfillment and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

Late in the Day
The setting of the song is late in the day, symbolizing the end of something.


By the side of the road
The singer is standing by the road, which could indicate a crossroads or a path that diverges into different directions.


I got a pocket full of nothing
The singer has nothing in his pockets, nothing to offer or give to anyone else.


And I know what I know
The singer is self-aware of his limited knowledge and experience.


I know what I know
The singer reiterates his earlier statement to show a lack of uncertainty and doubts.


I don't know nothing else
The singer knows only what he knows and nothing more or nothing less.


If you could teach me something
The singer is open to learn from others and implies a sense of humility.


I'd sure appreciate the help
The singer expresses his gratitude and shows that he needs help to learn and grow.


And it's back and forth Forth and back Around in a circle Now how do ya like that?
The singer talks about the cyclical nature of life and how things can be unpredictable.


How does it feel when you're going nowhere
The singer is reflecting on how it feels to be stuck or not making progress in life.


Won't you start sometime Let me know Won't you start sometime Let me know
The singer is asking for a change or a new beginning and is seeking guidance and support.


Some time ago Somebody told me something I can't remember what they said I can't remember nothing
The singer is talking about a missed opportunity or insufficient memory when a piece of advice or idea could have had significant value.


They say you only hear what you wanna hear But I can only hear this guitar Ringing in my ears
The singer recognizes that people often hear what they want to hear and not what they need to hear, however, he is unable to hear anything except the music he loves.


Back and forth Forth and back Around in a circle Now how do ya like that?
The singer repeats the same line to show that history often repeats itself.


How does it feel when you're going nowhere
The singer is questioning how it feels to be stuck and not making any meaningful progress.


Won't you start sometime Let me ride Won't you start sometime Let me ride I wanna ride-a high Are you ready to ride?
The singer is asking for an opportunity for growth and journey into the unknown, looking for adventure and excitement.


Close my eyes So I can see in the dark
The singer symbolizes how darkness or adversity is often an opportunity for learning and self-discovery.


Sometimes I only wanna hear The sounds of stars A weeping A weepin The where and the was-ins Just the sound of sleepin
The singer is looking for peace and comfort, often found in the silence of nature.


And I aint saying nothing The sound of him sleepin Don't it sound nice? I think I gotta go get some advice
The singer is reflecting on the beauty and simplicity of life and is considering seeking guidance to learn and grow.


And its Back and forth Forth and back Around in a circle Now how do ya like that?
The singer is using repetition to reflect on how life is unpredictable and sometimes cyclical.


How does it feel when you're going nowhere Wont you start sometime Let me ride Wont you start sometime Let me ride I wanna ride-a high
The singer is calling for change and exciting experiences, looking for growth and progress.


Won't you let me know Cus I wanna know…. Whats inside….
The singer is looking for self-discovery and is seeking to understand himself better.




Writer(s): Patrick Dahlheimer, Chad Alan Gracey, Edward Joel Kowalczyk, Chad David Taylor Copyright: Mucho Loco Music Ltd.

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