In 1988, Satriani was recruited by Mick Jagger as lead guitarist for his first solo tour. Satriani briefly toured with Deep Purple, joining shortly after the departure of Ritchie Blackmore in November 1993. He has worked with a range of guitarists during the G3 tour, which he founded in 1995. Satriani has been the guitarist for the supergroup Chickenfoot since joining the band in 2008.
Discography
Not of This Earth (1986)
Surfing with the Alien (1987)
Flying in a Blue Dream (1989)
The Extremist (1992)
Time Machine (1993)
Joe Satriani (1995)
Crystal Planet (1998)
Engines of Creation (2000)
Strange Beautiful Music (2002)
Is There Love in Space? (2004)
Super Colossal (2006)
Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock (2008)
Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards (2010)
Unstoppable Momentum (2013)
Shockwave Supernova (2015)
What Happens Next (2018)
Shapeshifting (2020)
Ride
Joe Satriani Lyrics
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That's not my style
I'm not the type to let this life tease me
I'm gonna make it wild
I just wanna ride
Get on my bike and ride
I disagree
I'm not gonna pay attention to them anyway
It's got nothin', Nothin' to do with me
Life is so short, We've got
Not time to waste at all
I just wanna ride
Get on my bike and ride
I just wanna ride
Get on my bike and ride
I see the road as it opens up before me
I feel the heat
I wanna got where I want, When I want to
I've got to be free
I just wanna ride
Get on my bike and ride
I just wanna ride
Get on my bike and ride
Feels so right
Feels so good
The lyrics to Joe Satriani's song "Ride" are about living life to the fullest and doing what makes you happy. The first verse describes how the singer is not content with just taking it easy, and instead wants to live life on the edge. He is not afraid to take risks and make his life wild, even though it may not be the most conventional way of living.
The chorus emphasizes his desire to ride his bike and be free. He does not want to conform to what other people think is the "right" way to live, and instead wants to enjoy life on his own terms. The second verse implies that life is too short to waste time worrying about what others think or how they choose to live their life. The singer knows what he wants and is determined to pursue it, regardless of others' opinions.
Overall, the song is a message about living authentically and making the most out of life. It's a call to action to pursue your passions and live life to the fullest, rather than settling for a mundane or unfulfilling existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I know some people like to take it easy
Some people prefer a more relaxed lifestyle
That's not my style
But that's not the way I like to live
I'm not the type to let this life tease me
I won't let life play games with me
I'm gonna make it wild
Instead, I'm going to make it exciting
I just wanna ride
All I want to do is ride my bike
Get on my bike and ride
And feel the sense of freedom that comes with it
Some people think you've got to live your life one way
Other people believe there's only one way to live a fulfilling life
I disagree
But I don't agree with that perspective
I'm not gonna pay attention to them anyway
Their opinions don't matter to me
It's got nothin', Nothin' to do with me
I won't let their beliefs control me or influence my actions
Life is so short, We've got
Because life is brief
Not time to waste at all
There's no time to waste on things that don't matter
I see the road as it opens up before me
I look ahead and see the endless possibilities
I feel the heat
I feel the adrenaline rush and excitement
I wanna go where I want, When I want to
I want to have the freedom to choose my own path
I've got to be free
I crave the freedom to follow my own heart
Feels so right
This lifestyle feels perfect for me
Feels so good
And it brings immense joy to my life
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMANDA MARSHALL, ERIC BAZILIAN, DESMOND CHILD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Matthew Skaj
This is one of those tunes you can never turn up loud enough! ๐
LEON HAYWOOD
THIS WAS PLAYED AT A BROTHERS FUNERAL 30 YEARS AGO & IT STILL GIVES ME CHILLS AS WE CARRIED HIM IN.
R.I.P. BROTHER
Brandon Morrow
In my late teen age years I was a bare foot water skier and I havenโt done it since. 40 plus mph across the water and this song has the words and the guitar and voice. Makes me want to try it again. I just wanna ride.
Maureen T
I relate with you girl get back up
Colonel Angus
This song has a direct line to my soul.
Maureen T
Mine too @!! Lol FLINT MI 2022
SEESEP
This was one of my favorite albums from him.
Maureen T
Agree FLINT MI
Robert Anderson
This solo just rules. The otherworldly chops don't overshadow the feel and groove which are in the driver's seat the whole way. Incredible.
daveghaxton
This always had a ZZ Top feel to it, makes me love this song more ..brilliant solo work from Satch.