The original band consisted of Jill Cunniff (vocals, bass), Gabby Glaser (vocals, guitar), Kate Schellenbach (drums) and Vivian Trimble (keyboards, vocals). Schellenbach was a founding member of the Beastie Boys and left shortly after the Beasties switched from being a hardcore punk band into being a hip-hop group
Between 1993 and 2000 they released one EP, three full length LPs and ten singles on the Beastie Boys' Grand Royal label. Their biggest hit —and only Billboard Top 40 entry— is "Naked Eye" (#36, March 22, 1997). Other notable singles include "Here", "CitySong (NY State Of The World)", "Under Your Skin" and "Ladyfingers".
Vivian Trimble left the group in 1998, and in 2000 (after releasing one album as a trio) the group officially announced the break up of Luscious Jackson.
February 2007 saw the release of Luscious Jackson's "greatest hits" compilation, and in the fall of 2006 the band announced that they had reunited and were to release a new children's album, a plan which never came to fruition and the band ceased activity in 2007.
In the January 2012 issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine, the band announced that they had reunited in late 2011. Subsequently, the band has released Magic Hour (2013) and Baby DJ (2013).
Take a Ride
Luscious Jackson Lyrics
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echoes of heroes
follow their go
borrow halos
climb high, you might die
or stick around to see the sights
take this, drink that
things will start to look right
of living in the deep frost
take a ride from this life
take a ride from this life
can you feel it when it's in the night
i take it in with the morning light
everyday underneath the sky
sing along with the lullaby
can you feel it when we step outside
in the sun standing in the tide
it's a shame when i'm in the game
i forget about why i came
hush hush can i
stop the rush
hush hush i'm
stuck in the crush
take a ride from this life
take a ride from this life
take a ride from this life
take a ride from this life
live slow, die old
live slow, die old
live slow, die old
In "Take A Ride" by Luscious Jackson, the lyrics encourage listeners to escape the stress and chaos of daily life by taking a break from it all. The beginning of the song is a list of metaphoric aspirations, with "stay low" representing humility, "echoes of heroes" referencing the heroes who have come before and left a legacy, and "borrow halos" representing the idea of gaining virtue and seeing oneself as holy. Following those lines, the lyrics encourage listeners to "climb high" (pursue their dreams), but be mindful that there are risks in this, as you "might die".
The song suggests that taking a break from the chaos of life would help with finding clarity and seeing things in a new light. The lyrics tell us to "take this, drink that, and things will start to look right," suggesting that a change of perspective can help. The song ultimately suggests that one should "take a ride from this life" to find what is truly important.
The second half of the song is a reflection on the wild, constant nature of life. The lyrics ask if you can feel life's energy when it's "in the night", or if you "take it in with the morning light". They go on to describe the beauty of everyday life and the world around us, but also the difficulty of keeping perspective when caught up in everyday challenges. Despite this, the lyrics ultimately encourage a life of simplicity and reflection; "live slow, die old".
Line by Line Meaning
stay low, arrows
Keep a low profile and avoid attention.
echoes of heroes
Memories and remnants of heroic people who came before us.
follow their go
Emulate their way of life or strategies.
borrow halos
Using or benefiting from the good deeds or reputation of others.
climb high, you might die
Try to go beyond your limit or take risks, it may lead to failure or death.
or stick around to see the sights
Alternatively, stick to your current way of life to explore or experience the present.
take this, drink that
Try different things or take up new experiences.
things will start to look right
Things will start to make sense or feel worthwhile.
get lost in the cost
Become absorbed or overwhelmed by the expense or consequences of living life.
of living in the deep frost
Of enduring hardship or challenge.
take a ride from this life
Escape from or take a break from the burdens and obstacles of life.
can you feel it when it's in the night
Do you sense the magic or wonder of life, even in dark times.
i take it in with the morning light
I savor life with new beginnings or opportunities.
everyday underneath the sky
Each day is an opportunity to live and experience something new.
sing along with the lullaby
Enjoy and be soothed by life's gentle moments or the passing of time.
can you feel it when we step outside
Do you sense the vitality or energy of being out in the world.
in the sun standing in the tide
Enjoying the beauty and brightness of nature or existence.
it's a shame when i'm in the game
It's regrettable that I lose sight of what's important when I'm caught up in the day-to-day struggle of life.
i forget about why i came
I lose sight of my goals or purpose in life.
hush hush can i
Quiet, can I
stop the rush
Make an attempt to slow down or escape the fast pace of life.
hush hush i'm
Quiet, I'm
stuck in the crush
Trapped or overwhelmed by the pressures of living.
live slow, die old
Live life at a measured pace in order to enjoy it longer.
live slow, die old
Live life at a measured pace in order to enjoy it longer.
live slow, die old
Live life at a measured pace in order to enjoy it longer.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GABRIELLE GLASER, JILL CUNNIFF, KATHERINE A SCHELLENBACH, VIVIAN E TRIMBLE
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