Hazel O'Connor is an English singer-songwriter and actress from Coventry, U… Read Full Bio ↴Hazel O'Connor is an English singer-songwriter and actress from Coventry, United Kingdom. She shot to fame in 1980 playing the role of 'Kate' in the film "Breaking Glass" and featured her singing on the soundtrack Breaking Glass. Although her debut single Ee-I-Adio was released in 1979, she will be best-known for Eighth Day, reaching No.5 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980 Will You? reaching No.8 in the UK Singles Chart, the following year. These were both from the film Breaking Glass.

The following year she scored her third and final UK top ten hit with the single 'D-Days' from her album 'Sons And Lovers.'

Her recent work has included acoustic performances with harpist Cormac De Barra and an autobiographical stage show, "Beyond Breaking Glass".

Take A Ride
Hazel O'Connor Lyrics

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Hazel O'Connor - Gerard Kiely

I'm flying over mountains in my head
I am riding through the eye of the 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

I think I'll take a ride, take a ride 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 backroom
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 beileve 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

If I believe I can fly - then I can
And if I want to take a ride then I shall

Overall Meaning

These lyrics express a sense of empowerment and taking risks. The singer is likening their journey to flying over mountains and riding through a storm. They acknowledge that they could fly out of their comfort zone or take a ride through the eye of the storm. Ultimately, they decide to take a ride and not think about it, making a move in the right direction with the help of their friends. The singer urges themselves and the listener to feel the fear and do it anyway. They encourage taking a negative vibe and turning it into something positive, and making a change from a stagnant situation. The lyrics suggest that all one needs is belief to make dreams come true.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm flying over mountains in my head
I am daydreaming and imagining myself soaring above mountains in my mind

I am riding through the eye of the storm
I am experiencing a turbulent and uncertain time in my life but I am pushing forward despite adversity

Yeah, I could fly, fly right out of the comfort zone
I have the ability to make bold moves and leave my comfort zone behind

Or maybe I could take a ride, right on through The eye of the storm
Instead of running away, I can face my challenges head-on and navigate through the storm

I think I'll take a ride, take a ride and not think about it
I am going to take a chance and pursue my dreams without worrying too much about the outcome

Make a move, make a move in the right direction
I need to take action and move toward my aspirations

On a wing and a prayer, with the help, with the help Of all of my friends
I am taking a leap of faith with the support of my friends and loved ones

I think I'll just feel the fear and do it, do it Just feel the fear and do it, do it anyway
I am acknowledging my fears but choosing to overcome them and pursue my goals anyway

Take a vibe, take a vibe and turn it into good things
Take a positive energy and channel it into making positive changes in my life

Make a change, make a change from buzzing in the backroom
Stop being stagnant and make a change to pursue my dreams instead of just talking about them

Won't worry if I fall I sing a song, sing a song To lift me up yeah
If I fail, I won't dwell on it but instead will choose to lift myself up and keep moving forward

Take a chance, take a chance on This could be the right time
I am going to take a risk and explore new opportunities that could possibly lead to success

Make a dream, make a dream you can Make it come true babe
I am going to pursue and achieve dreams that are within my reach

All we gotta do is beileve all we need, all we need and we shall receive
If we believe in ourselves, we have all the necessary tools to succeed

If I believe I can fly - then I can And if I want to take a ride then I shall
If I have a strong belief in myself, I can accomplish anything, including taking risks and pursuing my dreams

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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