Laswell also heads up the production company 20 Inch Records. His recent production credits include albums by artists such as Molly Jenson, The Derren Raser Band, and Dustin Shey.
Let It Ride
Greg Laswell Lyrics
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None of this is mine
And it bottle downs
The empty well
Everything is put to rest this night
And the wind blows right inside the open window of my mind, my mind
Ohhhhh
I stack them high for you and i and watch them float into the sky
And the wind blows right inside the open window of my mind
So I...
Ohhhh
The opening lines of Greg Laswell's song "Let It Ride" suggest a surrender to the present moment and a release of control over what is happening. The lyrics "Show no sign of wasting time, none of this is mine" indicate a reluctance to waste time and energy trying to hold onto things that are not meant to be, and an acceptance of the impermanence of life. The reference to an empty well suggests a recognition that all effort and struggle to hold onto something will ultimately end in exhaustion and emptiness.
The chorus of the song describes the experience of being present in the moment, with the singer standing "at arms no better than the losing," simply observing and taking it in. The imagery of "stacking them high" and watching them "float into the sky" conveys a sense of surrender and release, as the singer relinquishes control and allows things to take their course.
Line by Line Meaning
Show no sign of wasting time
Don't be idle or procrastinate, make the most of your time
None of this is mine
None of these possessions or emotions truly belong to me
And it bottle downs
Suppressing emotions can lead to negative consequences
The empty well
A metaphor for feeling emotionally drained
Everything is put to rest this night
All the issues and problems will be resolved by the end of the night
And the wind blows right inside the open window of my mind, my mind
The song addresses the internal struggles of the mind and how it is impacted by external factors
I stand at arms no better than the losing take it in my hand
The singer admits that they are not superior to anyone else and embraces failures and losses
I stack them high for you and i and watch them float into the sky
Together, the artist and another person work through their problems and let them go
So I...
The artist is ready to move on from their troubles and let them go
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Rhoads Lynch
Love this song, my favorite on a great record. I am mostly a hardrock/metal fan but this guy is amazing. His vocal melodies and sense of timing are incredible.
Michael Messina
Good stuff. Like the ghostly vocals paired with the amazingly uplifting guitars at 3:08. The ending will stand the hairs on your neck straight up.
JohnZackarias
This album is a grower, like Three flights. Great stuff.
keaneviking
unique voice.
Charles Shamseldin
This song is just so hauntingly beautiful
Rose Mata
love this song make me enjoy life
Rhoads Lynch
@DUBrayton I agree with you 100%. New album is in the works and the first song sounds awesome.
shayofcandyland
0 dislikes, lets keep it that way
Lisa Madsack
its the perfect music if you sit in a plane and look down on earth ....
Braytonius
@RhoadsLynch I'm pretty much the same, listen to mostly metal/thrash, but this guy just puts me in such a happy place.