Let's Ride
J. Oliver Lyrics

The song "Let's Ride" by J. Oliver is a reflection on life's journey and the desire to escape the current situation while acknowledging that there's still a long way to go. The first few lines, "Waded up the river, didn't like the water, Or the cold riverbed, Got no better offers, came back for another," suggest that life isn't always easy and that one may try to escape it but eventually returns. This leads to the chorus, "Let it ride, let it roll, one time too many's still not enough, let it flow," which acknowledges that sometimes one must accept what is and move forward. The song speaks to the notion that sometimes life can be difficult, and the easiest path isn't always the best path. The bridge, "I don't wanna be somewhere else, where they've got it all wrong, by now we know how it goes," recognizes that the grass isn't always greener on the other side and that the problems experienced right now may exist in another situation.

The song moves away from a nihilistic perspective, stating that "It's not what's right or what's wrong, just a game to keep the pain away," which acknowledges that sometimes one must find a way to deal with the pain of life, even if it's not the solution that would be considered perfect. The repeated use of "let it ride, let it roll" is a suggestion that we should roll with the punches and accept life's journey, no matter where it takes us. The song ends with the line, "Still got a long way to go," reminding listeners that life is a journey, and there is always more to experience and learn.