Head Space, her debut EP, is a collection of songs written in the summer of 2011, as she developed her skills on the guitar and as a songwriter. The songs, inspired by the feelings for a special person, touch on love and relationships through unfamiliar eyes, and through their simple approach represent the starting point of a creative journey for a girl from Leicester. Head Space is a testament to Mahalia’s beautiful, distinctive voice and unpretentious lyricism; a series of songs that are authentic and emotional.
Ride
Mahalia Lyrics
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And when the shadows sink into the night
And when the rain goes back into the sky
I'll wait for you to ride
And when the crying stops aloud
And when the rocks stop falling
And when the rain goes back now
I'll wait for you to ride
Well love, ride down the red brick road
And met me here where we're all alone
And ride down memory past
And meet me here to have a laugh
When the pain goes inside
And when the arguments decide to die
And when the soldiers end the fight
I'll wait for you to ride
When you smile at me is when the light comes out for tea
And when the love falls peacefully I'll wait for you to ride
Ride down the red brick road
And met me here where we're all alone
And ride down memory past
And meet me here to have a laugh
I know a place where we can go
A place none of us know (A place none of us know)
I know a place where we can see
A place for you and me
Well love, ride, a ride, a ride, a ride, a ride down, down
And I'll ride, a ride, a ride, a ride, a ride down, down
Well love, ride, ride, a ride, a ride, a ride down, down
And I'll ride, a ride, a ride, a ride, a ride down
In Mahalia's song Ride, the lyrics describe a longing for someone to come back into the singer's life after a tumultuous period. The first verse sets up an imagery of waiting for the storm to pass, for the tears to dry up, and for the metaphorical rain to go back up so that the person being awaited can "ride" to the singer's side. It emphasizes the persistence of the singer's love despite the difficulties between them.
The second verse invites the person to come to a place where they can be alone and reminisce about their shared past, and to find happiness in each other's company. The bridge, "when you smile at me is when the light comes out for tea" suggests that this person brings joy to the singer's life and is the beacon that guides them even in dark times.
Overall, the lyrics of Ride convey a sense of hopefulness, optimism, and a belief that love can overcome obstacles. The metaphor of riding down a red brick road is repeated throughout the song, representing a journey towards reconciliation and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
When the hands wave goodbye
The moment when we have to let go of someone or something we love
And when the shadows sink into the night
As darkness descends and envelops everything around us
And when the rain goes back into the sky
As the clouds disperse and the rain ceases, leaving behind a sense of calm and hope
I'll wait for you to ride
I'll wait for you to come back, to be reunited once again
And when the crying stops aloud
The moment when tears dry up and the pain subsides
And when the rocks stop falling
When the obstacles and challenges in our path disappear
And when the rain goes back now
As the storm passes and the skies clear
I'll wait for you to ride
I'll wait for you to return, to stand by my side once again
Well love, ride down the red brick road
Come back to me along this familiar path we both know so well
And met me here where we're all alone
Meet me at this place where we can be together, just the two of us
And ride down memory past
Let's relive our past memories, the good times we shared together
And meet me here to have a laugh
Let's laugh and smile together once again
When the pain goes inside
When our emotional pain is no longer visible on the outside
And when the arguments decide to die
When our disagreements and fights are put to rest
And when the soldiers end the fight
When the war and the violence come to an end
I'll wait for you to ride
I'll be here waiting for you, ready for us to begin once again
When you smile at me is when the light comes out for tea
The moment your smile brightens up my world and makes everything better
And when the love falls peacefully I'll wait for you to ride
When our love is at peace and everything is right, I'll be waiting for you to come back
I know a place where we can go
I know of a place where we can find solace, peace, and happiness
A place none of us know (A place none of us know)
A place that's unknown and unexplored, where we can create our own paradise
I know a place where we can see
I know of a place where we can find clarity, and see the world in a new light
A place for you and me
A special place just for us, where we can be together and be happy
Well love, ride, a ride, a ride, a ride, a ride down, down
Come back to me, ride down this path that leads to me
And I'll ride, a ride, a ride, a ride, a ride down, down
I'll be waiting for you, ready to ride down this path with you
Well love, ride, ride, a ride, a ride, a ride down, down
Don't hesitate, ride down this path to be with me
And I'll ride, a ride, a ride, a ride, a ride down
I'll be there waiting for you, ready to ride with you and start again
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kamiljerzy775
She used to go school with me :D
@velerybicka
Adele ????
@JackNJordProductions
She goes to school with me;)