Take A Ride
Hazel O’Connor Lyrics
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I am riding through the eye of a storm
Yeah, I could fly
Fly right out of the comfort zone
Or maybe I could take a ride
Right on through the eye of the storm
And not think about it
Make a move, make a move
In the right direction
On a wing and a prayer, with the help
With the help of all of my friends
I think I'll just feel the fear and do it, do it
Just feel the fear and do it, do it anyway
Take a vibe, take a vibe
And turn it into good things
Make a change, make a change
From buzzing in the back room
Won't worry if I fall, I sing a song
Sing a song to lift me up, yeah
Just feel the fear and do it, do it
Just feel the fear and do it, do it anyway
Take a chance, take a chance on
This could be the right time
Make a dream, make a dream you can
Make it come true, babe
All we gotta do is believe, all we need
All we need and we shall receive
Just feel the fear and do it, do it
Just feel the fear and do it, do it anyway
Just feel the fear and do it, do it
Just feel the fear and do it, do it
Just feel the fear and do it, do it anyway
If I believe I can fly, then I can
And if I want to take a ride, then I shall
Hazel O'Connor's song "Take a Ride" is about taking risks and stepping outside of one's comfort zone. The lyrics describe the feeling of being on the cusp of making a big change, feeling fear, but ultimately deciding to go for it anyway. The metaphors of flying over mountains and riding through a storm represent the potential obstacles that one may face in the pursuit of a dream, but the singer urges the listener to take a chance and turn their vibe into positive change.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, encouraging the listener to make a move in the right direction with the help of friends, without worrying about failure. The lyrics suggest that by believing in oneself and taking a chance, dreams can become a reality. The repeated phrase "just feel the fear and do it anyway" serves as a mantra for overcoming self-doubt and taking risks.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was featured in the 1980 film "Breaking Glass," which starred Hazel O'Connor herself. The film served as a vehicle for O'Connor's music career, and she was able to release the hit single "Will You" as a result of its success.
Another interesting fact is that "Take a Ride" was remixed and released as a dance single in the 1990s, over a decade after its original release. The remix features a faster tempo and modern electronic beats, but still maintains the empowering message of the original song.
Overall, "Take a Ride" is a powerful anthem about overcoming fear and taking chances in pursuit of one's dreams. Its message is timeless and continues to resonate with listeners today.
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Line by Line Meaning
I am flying over mountains in my mind
I am envisioning limitless potential and possibilities
I am riding through the eye of a storm
I am facing challenges head-on and persevering through difficulties
Yeah, I could fly
Yes, I have the potential for limitless achievements
Fly right out of the comfort zone
Breaking free from a safe and predictable routine
Or maybe I could take a ride
Consider taking a leap of faith and embracing a new challenge
Right on through the eye of the storm
Confronting challenges and overcoming them
I think I'll take a ride take a ride
I am ready to take a chance and embrace uncertainty
And not think about it
I won't let fear or doubt hold me back
Make a move, make a move
I am ready to take action
In the right direction
I am moving towards my goals and aspirations
On a wing and a prayer, with the help
With faith and support, I can accomplish my goals
With the help of all of my friends
I am grateful for the support of those around me
I think I'll just feel the fear and do it, do it
I am willing to step outside of my comfort zone and face my fears
Just feel the fear and do it, do it anyway
I won't let my fears hold me back from achieving my goals
Take a vibe, take a vibe
Embrace a positive energy and attitude
And turn it into good things
Use that positive energy to achieve positive outcomes
Make a change, make a change
It's time to make a change and take action
From buzzing in the backroom
Move from being stagnant to taking action
Won't worry if I fall, I sing a song
I won't let failure bring me down and will stay positive
Sing a song to lift me up, yeah
Use positivity to boost my morale and motivation
Take a chance, take a chance on
Embrace and take a leap of faith
This could be the right time
Opportunity is at hand
Make a dream, make a dream you can
Dream big and make it achievable
Make it come true, babe
I have the power to make my dreams come true
All we gotta do is believe, all we need
Believing in myself and my abilities is key to success
All we need and we shall receive
If we believe, we will receive
If I believe I can fly, then I can
Belief in myself gives me the power to achieve
And if I want to take a ride, then I shall
I have the power to take a leap of faith and face challenges head-on
Writer(s): Hazel O. Connor, James Kiely
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