Ride Like The Wind
Jorn Lyrics

It is the night
The singer is acknowledging the time of day as a sort of introduction to his story.

My body's weak
The singer admits he is physically tired, but also mentally drained from what he's been through.

I'm on the run
The singer is a fugitive, being pursued and unable to rest.

No time for sleep
The artist is unable to rest or relax, even if he wanted to.

I've got to ride
The artist understands that his only option is to keep going, to maintain his pace and his objective.

Ride like the wind
The singer reminds himself to keep going as quickly as he can, with the force of nature behind him.

To be free again
The singer views his current life and actions as efforts to regain independence and freedom.

And I've got such a long way to go
The artist is reminded of how far he must travel to reach his destination, both in terms of distance and journey.

To make it to the border of Mexico
The artist has a clear final destination and must cross several boundaries to reach there.

So I'll ride like the wind
The artist reiterates his determination to push himself and his horse further, regardless of his fatigue or obstacles in his path.

I was born the son of a lawless man
The singer alludes to his background and upbringing, in which his father's way of life was likely to impact his own.

Always spoke my mind with a gun in my hand
The artist would use violence to make his point, reflecting a tendency towards aggression and quick action.

Lived nine lives
The singer survived many dangerous situations where he could have easily died.

Gunned down ten
The singer has also contributed to the high body count around him, whether in self-defense or as an aggressor himself.

Gonna ride like the wind
The singer is determined to keep advancing, in spite of any hardships or personal reservations.

Accused and tried and told to hang
The artist has been wrongfully accused of a crime and given what seems to be an unfair sentence.

I was nowhere in sight when the Church bells rang
The artist is accused of something he did not do, at a time when he was not in the area.

Never was the kind to do as I was told
The singer has always followed his own instincts, regardless of societal expectations or conformity.

Gonna ride like the wind before I get old
The singer reiterates his goal to keep moving and making progress, while he is still capable and while time is on his side.