Thorogood cut his debut album titled Better Than the Rest in 1974, and released it that same year. In the autumn of 1976 he recorded his second album, the eponymous George Thorogood with his band, The Destroyers (sometimes also known as The Delaware Destroyers) and issued the album in 1977. Thorogood released his next album entitled Move It On Over in the autumn of 1978 with The Destroyers, which included the hit "Move It On Over" in 1978. "Please Set A Date" and "Who Do You Love" both followed in 1979.
During the 1980s, and 1990s, Thorogood recorded some of his most well known works, Bad To The Bone (used to great effect during the bar scene in Terminator 2: Judgment Day), "I Drink Alone" (from his Maverick album), "You Talk Too Much", and "If You Don't Start Drinking, I'm Gonna Leave".
Thorogood is best known for his animated stage presence and loud, raucous electric guitar playing. He is also known as "Lonesome George".
Night Rider
George Thorogood Lyrics
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You're ridin' along
The highway is your code
You only ride
when the sun goes down
The road you ride
Leads you right out of town
Night rider
You're never seen
In the bright of day
The moon and stars
Light your way
You're all alone
On a concrete sea
You only ride
Nocturnally
Night rider
Night rider
Shadows fall
And you're on your way
Got to go
No time to stay
The sun goes down
And night creatures howl
And then you start
On your evening prowl
Night rider
Night rider
The world sleeps
And night rider creeps
The world works
And night rider lurks
The road you ride
It never ends
The night is waiting
Like a loyal friend
Night rider
Night rider
The lyrics of George Thorogood's "Night Rider" tell the story of a mysterious figure who spends their nights riding on the highway, only venturing out once the sun goes down. This character seems to be a lone wolf of sorts, preferring to travel alone in the dark rather than during the day when they might be seen. The song describes the Night Rider as being at one with the night, with the moon and stars lighting their way on a journey that takes them out of town and onto a seemingly endless road.
The song's chorus repeats the title, "Night Rider," emphasizing the character's solitary existence and their deep connection to the night. The lyrics suggest that the Night Rider is a creature of habit, with shadows falling and night creatures howling as they set out on their ride. The night is his time, and he seems to move through it effortlessly, with a sense of purpose that the daylight hours can't provide.
Overall, "Night Rider" is a song about a character who embraces the darkness and uses it as a means to escape the mundane realities of everyday life. The Night Rider is a symbol of freedom and rebellion, traveling through the night on a never-ending road in search of something that can only be found in the shadows.
Line by Line Meaning
You're ridin' along
You are traveling on your motorcycle
The highway is your code
The open road is your escape
You only ride when the sun goes down
You prefer to ride at night
The road you ride leads you right out of town
You journey out of the city limits
Night rider
You are a nightly traveler
You're never seen in the bright of day
You don't ride your motorcycle during day time
The moon and stars light your way
The natural lights guide you on your venture
You're all alone on a concrete sea
You're completely by yourself on the empty roads
You only ride nocturnally
You just ride at night-time
Shadows fall and you're on your way
As it's getting dark, you start your ride
Got to go, no time to stay
You have to leave without wasting any time
The sun goes down and night creatures howl
The darkness sets in and animals start making sounds
And then you start on your evening prowl
You begin your night ride
The world sleeps and night rider creeps
Everyone is asleep while you roam around
The world works and night rider lurks
While the city runs, you are out there, unseen
The road you ride it never ends
Your path doesn't have a definite conclusive point
The night is waiting like a loyal friend
The dark sky is welcoming you like a friend
Contributed by Bailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Thergothon1
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Taxi Driver (1976)
Blood Simple (1984)
Blue Velvet (1986)
Drive (2011)
Dances with Wolves (1990)
Nightcrawler (2014)
Christine (1983)
Fargo (1996)
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
Death Proof (2007)
Mad Max (1979)
Twin Peaks (S03E15)
@Thergothon1
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Blood Simple (1984)
Blue Velvet (1986)
Drive (2011)
Dances with Wolves (1990)
Nightcrawler (2014)
Christine (1983)
Fargo (1996)
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
Death Proof (2007)
Mad Max (1979)
Twin Peaks (S03E15)
@pianoeasy1686
Thank you for the videos that you are uploading.
It helps a lot big fan from Europe.
@babayaga9102
how much time does it take to make your videos? How do you even find these videos? Do you just type car ride movie into google?
@thisguy1580
Quality work as always! George Thorogood is one of the greatest musicians whose ever walked the earth! Great film choices.๐
@marcovz1857
He's back! Your videos are awesome, man. You got a big fan here in El Salvador!
@MrJuho1986
Dude, please don't stop making these. I listen to your thorogood songs everytime I drink and it's allways good times with or with out friends. Videos with the music are spot on!
@minecraftarenbjorn
Been drinking beer and watching your music videos for 2 days straight keep the quality content up!
@ZachlikesMetal
Very underrated song by George!
@fabriciobranco2076
Sensacional.
@the_makaron7509
"Oh my god, these guys are literally me!"
Jokes aside, great job, as always! Thank you for the upload!