Kid Rock released several studio albums from 1988 that mostly went unnoticed before his 1998 record 'Devil Without a Cause', released with Atlantic Records, sold 11 million albums behind the hits, "Bawitdaba","Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why". In 2000, he released The History of Rock which was a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from his previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass". In 2001, he released the follow up, Cocky. After a slow start, his country-flavored hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow resurrected the album and it went gold as a single and pushed the album's sales to more than 5 million. It was followed by 2003's self-titled release, which failed to chart a major hit. In 2006 he released Live Trucker , a live album. In 2007 Kid Rock released Rock N Roll Jesus, which produced a hit in "All Summer Long." It was his first worldwide smash hit, charting #1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock N Roll Jesus would go on to sell 5 million albums worldwide including being certified triple platinum in the US.
He has sold 22 million albums to date in the United States, which currently ranks him as the 99th best selling music artist of all time in the U.S.
Midnight Ferry
Kid Rock Lyrics
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Back on a midnight ride
No destination weary
Caught in the same old stride
And oh my lord I’ll see you
Ruined by the way
Only to remember
The sideways sins of yesterday
Summertime in Denver
Gonna see some friends of mine
I may hide there ‘til September
Fore the leaves begin to die
It don’t even matter
The poets seldom heard
I’m gonna board the midnight ferry
And carry on my way with yes the world
Hallelujah, hey
Hallelujah, hey
Hallelujah, hey
Hallelujah, hey
Touching down in Memphis
Gonna find some blue suede shoes
And even though it may seem senseless
It’s all that I can do
It don’t even matter
The preachers seldom heard
I’m gonna board the midnight ferry
And carry on my way with yes the world
Hallelujah, hey
Hallelujah, hey
Hallelujah, hey
Hallelujah, hey
And it’s my last trip through Detroit
Gonna drown away this pain
I got no one left to live for
And no one left to blame
It don’t even matter
I don’t want the last word
I’m gonna board the midnight ferry
And carry on my way with yes the world
I’m gonna board the midnight ferry
And carry on my way with yes the world
Hallelujah, hey
Hallelujah, hey
Hallelujah, hey
Hallelujah, hey
It don’t even matter
I don’t want the last word
I’m gonna board the midnight ferry
And carry on my way with yes the world
I’m gonna board the midnight ferry
And carry on my way with yes the world
I’m gonna board the midnight ferry
And carry on my way with yes the world
Kid Rock’s “Midnight Ferry” speaks of a man who is leaving everything behind and embarking on a journey with no specific destination or purpose. The singer is leaving town in the morning and setting out on a midnight ride with no set route, driven by a sense of adventure and an overwhelming impulse to get away. He is tired of the monotony and routine of his everyday life and has decided to make a change, albeit one that is uncertain and undefined.
As the song progresses, the singer mentions visiting his friends in Denver and hiding until September before the leaves begin to fall. He then talks about his plans to visit Memphis and get some blue suede shoes, even though he knows it may seem senseless. He has no specific reason for wanting to explore these places, but they represent new experiences and excitement that he desperately craves. He is not constrained by the judgments of others or societal norms; he is simply following his own desires.
The singer’s journey eventually leads him back to Detroit, where he intends to “drown away this pain”. He has no one left to live for and no one left to blame, but he is not seeking a resolution to his troubles. Instead, he is simply taking the midnight ferry and carrying on his way with yes the world, once more embracing the unknown and unpredictable nature of life itself.
Overall, the lyrics of “Midnight Ferry” convey a sense of restlessness, disillusionment, and a desire for escape. The singer wants to experience something new and exciting, and he is willing to leave everything behind to do so. The song captures the feeling of being lost, but also the hope that comes with new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m leavin’ town this morning
I am leaving town in the morning
Back on a midnight ride
I will be traveling again at midnight
No destination weary
I don't have a destination in mind and I am tired
Caught in the same old stride
I am stuck in a familiar pattern
And oh my lord I’ll see you
Oh my lord, I will see you
Ruined by the way
Everything is ruined by our past actions
Only to remember
We only remember
The sideways sins of yesterday
The sins of our past that have caused us to veer off track
Summertime in Denver
It is summertime in Denver
Gonna see some friends of mine
I am going to see some of my friends
I may hide there ‘til September
I may stay hidden there until September
Fore the leaves begin to die
Before the leaves die
It don’t even matter
It doesn't matter
The poets seldom heard
The poets are rarely heard
I’m gonna board the midnight ferry
I am going to board the ferry at midnight
And carry on my way with yes the world
And continue with my journey and all the world
Touching down in Memphis
Arriving in Memphis
Gonna find some blue suede shoes
I am going to search for some blue suede shoes
And even though it may seem senseless
Even though it may be pointless
It’s all that I can do
It's the only thing I can do
The preachers seldom heard
The preachers are rarely heard
And it’s my last trip through Detroit
This is my last trip through Detroit
Gonna drown away this pain
I am going to try to forget the pain
I got no one left to live for
I don't have anyone left in my life
And no one left to blame
And no one left to blame
I don’t want the last word
I don't want to have the final say
I’m gonna board the midnight ferry
I am going to board the ferry at midnight
And carry on my way with yes the world
And continue with my journey and all the world
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT JAMES RITCHIE
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it's true
This song always puts me in a great mood♡
Sean Gillooley
Some artist dont care for royalities like tom petty he could sue chili peppers like 4 times lol and the strokes but he let them tojr with him..everyone steals beatles stole from chuck berry who stole from 1930s jazz there even a website for everyones samples lol
vivian beck
Love all his songs ❤️
Mikael West
vivian beck yes I agree saw him in concert before
Chopper 31
Great song from a very underrated album
cruz banks
this is the old georgia hippie, they giving me 10 months to live, thanks kid rock for such a perfect song
Leo Lightell
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GISELE Aponte
Kid Rock is The Bomb!!!
Larry Dosier
No question the most underrated artist out
There ! Rap, southern rock,country,love songs...very respected by his Peers. Props to the early morning stoned pimp
Larry Dosier
@Mauricio Savarino✌️🎸