Ride on
Lack of Limits Lyrics
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I've ever seen
Standing 16 1" or 2"
With eyes wild and green
And you ride the horse so well
Hands so light to the touch
I could never go with you
Ride on
See you
I could never go with you
No matter how I wanted to.
When you ride into the night
Without a trace behind
You your claw along my gut
So one last time.
I turn to face an empty space
Where you used to lie
I look for the light that guides
And I put a teardrop in my eye.
Ride on
See you...
The song "Ride On" by Lack of Limits is a melancholic ballad that speaks to the unattainable nature of love. The lyrics narrate an individual's admiration and longing for someone who exudes confidence and allure, reflected in their impressive horseriding abilities. The singer describes the person in question as riding the finest horse they have ever seen, standing tall at 16 1" or 2" and with "wild and green" eyes. However, beneath the admiration, there exists an understanding of the unbridgeable divide between them. The singer acknowledges that no matter how much they desire to be with the person, they could never match their confidence, skill, and possibility. The second verse further emphasizes this distance, as the object of affection rides into the night without leaving any trace behind. The singer laments how the person leaves a "claw" in their gut as a final reminder of their unattainability, leading them to turn to an "empty space" where the person used to lie. Even though they continue to search for a guiding light in their life, they cannot help but feel a sorrowful tear trickle down their cheek.
Line by Line Meaning
True you ride the finest horse
I acknowledge that you have a very impressive horse
I've ever seen
It is visually appealing to me
Standing 16 1" or 2"
The horse is quite tall
With eyes wild and green
The horse has a vivid and striking color for its eyes
And you ride the horse so well
You have impressive equestrian skills
Hands so light to the touch
Your control over the horse is gentle and precise
I could never go with you
It's impossible for me to follow you
No matter how I wanted to.
Despite my desire to join you
Ride on
Continue your journey
See you
Goodbye
When you ride into the night
As you go off into the darkness
Without a trace behind
Without leaving any remnant of your existence
You your claw along my gut
You left a deep and painful emotional wound within me
So one last time.
This is the last opportunity I'll have
I turn to face an empty space
I confront the emptiness that you've left
Where you used to lie
Where you used to sleep
I look for the light that guides
I search for the beacon that will highlight my path
And I put a teardrop in my eye.
I cry in despair
Ride on
Continue your journey
See you...
Goodbye
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.