Ride On
Loreena McKennitt Lyrics


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Ride on Through the night Ride on
Ride on Through the night Ride on

There are visions, there are memories
There are echoes of thundering hooves
There are fires, there is laughter
There's the sound of a thousand doves
In the velvet of the darkness
By the silhouette of silent trees
they are watching waiting
They are witnessing life's mysteries

Cascading stars on the slumbering hills
They are dancing as far as the sea
Riding o'er the land, you can feel its gentle hand
Leading on to its destiny

Take me with you on this journey
Where the boundaries of time are now tossed
In cathedrals of the forest
In the words of the tongues now lost

Find the answers, ask the questions
Find the roots of an ancient tree




Take me dancing, take me singing
I'll ride on till the moon meets the sea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Loreena McKennitt's "Night Ride Across The Caucasus" paint a picture of a mystical journey through a nighttime landscape filled with awe-inspiring visions and the echoes of ancient memories. The song invites the listener on a journey that transcends time and space, as they ride through the darkness with only the sound of thundering hooves echoing through the silent trees.


The imagery is vivid and wistful, painting pictures of cascading stars on slumbering hills and fires flickering in the distance. The song speaks of the great mysteries of life that can be seen and felt only in the velvet darkness of the night, where the boundaries of time are now tossed. The song evokes a sense of wonder and awe, urging the listener to ask questions, find answers, and explore the roots of the ancient tree of life.


The lyrics of "Night Ride Across The Caucasus" are a powerful invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to seek out the hidden truths and secret meanings in the world around us, and to embrace the mystery and magic of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Ride on Through the night Ride on
Continue your journey through the night with perseverance and determination


There are visions, there are memories
Reflect on experiences from the past and envision the future


There are echoes of thundering hooves
The sounds of horses galloping provide a sense of wonder and excitement


There are fires, there is laughter
The warmth of a fire and the sound of laughter signify companionship and joy


There's the sound of a thousand doves
The cooing of doves indicates peace and tranquility


In the velvet of the darkness
In the soft and comforting darkness


By the silhouette of silent trees
In the outline of the still and serene trees


they are watching waiting
A sense of being observed by an unknown force, adding to the mysticism of the journey


They are witnessing life's mysteries
The surroundings seem to be taking in the secrets of life and existence


Cascading stars on the slumbering hills
Stars shining on the hills create a spectacular sight


They are dancing as far as the sea
The stars form a path that can be followed towards the sea


Riding o'er the land, you can feel its gentle hand
As one travels over the land, the peacefulness and warmth of the environment can be felt


Leading on to its destiny
The journey is leading to a predetermined outcome


Take me with you on this journey
Invite me to be a part of this adventure


Where the boundaries of time are now tossed
In a place where time is not a constraint


In cathedrals of the forest
In the natural grandeur of the forest


In the words of the tongues now lost
In an ancient language that is no longer spoken


Find the answers, ask the questions
Discover new knowledge by inquiring and seeking information


Find the roots of an ancient tree
Seeking the origin and history of something ancient and symbolic


Take me dancing, take me singing
Let me experience the joy and wonder of the journey in every way possible


I'll ride on till the moon meets the sea
I will continue on the journey until the impossible occurs




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Written by: LOREENA MCKENNITT

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Aryeztur

Ah, what a beautiful song, what beautiful imagery. It reminds one what we have given up in this modern world of ours- our traditions, our folk dances, our music, our ancestral ways of life- all for this vulgar world of consumerism, appearances, and pop music. Yet as long as there are people like Loreena to lead the way, we shall yet appreciate true music!

bmcclure0561dad

This Modern World will collapse into the dung heap of immorality from which it was born. It's corrupt soul of of consumerism will be burn in it's flames of self hate like a .oth to a flame. And it leader of selfish pride called the U.SU.S.A. will be forgotten in the pages of time.

Hoipolloi Cassidy

Did you forget to flush again?

Greg Tower

@bmcclure0561dad I'm with you!!!

Patrick Regan

@bmcclure0561dad U have no business condemning the whole world because there are a few evil people in it. Those who are respectful and considerate by nature outnumber those who are not !!!! Vastly!!!!!!!!

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Stephan Grove

There hasn't been a Loreena Mckennitt song that I haven't loved. Her work is incredible.

Sabine Neuhausen

It's just what I experienced listening to Loreena's music!

IndieKator

I do not know, if it's an accident ore intention, but this Song by Loreena McKennitt gives the right atmosphere and feeling, which you feel when you really walk on the the Caucasus. The Mystery, the warmth, the proud you feel under the mighty mountains of Caucasus. It's just indescribable. Greetings from central Caucasus - Georgia.

Alva Shoemaker

THANK YOU for this! THIS song is…MAGICAL…it hints at wondrous things/events…(makes one desire to SEE/LIVE in The Caucasus Mtn(s)…. AHHhh…SPELL-BINDING…. (DON’T STOP/END…). 🥰👣‼️

Spyderred

Ms. McK is much more than a singer/songwriter. She captures the feel and traditions of the terrain, the times. Culture and peoples.

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