Jen then set out on her own and recorded her first solo album, No More Wading, followed by Getting Past the Static, Post Marked Stamps No. 6 (a split 7" with Tim Kinsella), the This Uncontainable Light E.P., and her most-recent work, Traveling through Roots. She also appeared in the hit Nothing Better by The Postal Service as a guest vocalist.
Wood's music is heavy in rich acoustic sounds, incredible harmonies, deep lyrics, and soft, calming vocals.
Ride
Jen Wood Lyrics
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You in your car, big strong arms
And nothing matters now
A heart to heart, to heart
And you're tearing up the pavement
With the bottom of your shoes
Looking at me the whole time
And there's something I'm dying to tell you
This is the worst part
Waiting to see if things will finally start
But this is the worst part
Waiting to see when you'll let me down, when you'll let me down
This is the worst part
Waiting to see if I'll be the failure
So take it on with the other ones
I'll reconcile our difference
And watch imitations pass me by
If I could commend your nightmares
And stitch them apart from your
Tired, crooked heart
But I can't reach that height
When I'm stuck on gravity
To keep me strong
And I swear I try
To make you see
To crack you open
The song "Ride" by Jen Wood talks about being in a car with her partner, tearing up the pavement with the bottom of their shoes and looking at each other while they do it. The lyrics portray a sense of freedom and excitement as they ride together, leaving behind everything that doesn't matter. But amidst all this joy, there's a feeling of apprehension about opening up too soon. The singer is dying to tell something to her partner, but she's afraid it's too early in the relationship.
The worst part of this relationship for the singer is waiting to see if things will finally start, waiting for her partner to let her down. The singer wants to reconcile their differences and make their relationship work, but she's aware of the possibility of failing. She acknowledges that she can't reach the same height and strength as her partner, but she tries to make them see and help them overcome their struggles.
Overall, the song reflects the internal conflict of wanting to express oneself fully while being cautious about not letting the other person down.
Line by Line Meaning
All along for the ride
I am going along with this because I want to be with you
You in your car, big strong arms
You are carrying me with your strength and protection
And nothing matters now
All the problems and fears disappear when I'm with you
A heart to heart, to heart
A deep connection between our emotions and souls
And you're tearing up the pavement
You are driving us at a fast and exciting pace
With the bottom of your shoes
You are using all your power to take me wherever we go
Looking at me the whole time
Your eyes are telling me that you want me as much as I do
And there's something I'm dying to tell you
I have a secret that I can't wait to share with you
But I'm afraid it's too soon
I'm scared of ruining this moment and making you pull away
This is the worst part
This waiting and uncertainty is the hardest part of being with you
Waiting to see if things will finally start
I don't know if this will turn into a real relationship or not
Waiting to see when you'll let me down, when you'll let me down
I'm scared of you hurting me and ending this before it becomes something more
Waiting to see if I'll be the failure
I'm worried that I won't be good enough for you and I'll disappoint you
So take it on with the other ones
Go ahead and date someone else if you're not serious about me
I'll reconcile our difference
I will work to make things right between us
And watch imitations pass me by
I won't be like other girls who try to be someone they're not just to impress you
If I could commend your nightmares
I wish I could help you overcome your fears and doubts
And stitch them apart from your
I want to separate what's holding you back from what's pushing you forward
Tired, crooked heart
Your heart is weary and it needs love and care
But I can't reach that height
I'm limited in what I can do for you right now
When I'm stuck on gravity
I'm grounded and unable to lift you up as I wish I could
To keep me strong
I need to stay resilient and hopeful even when things get tough
And I swear I try
I promise that I'm doing my best to make this work
To make you see
I want you to understand how much you mean to me
To crack you open
I want to break down the walls you've built around your heart and let me in
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