North American Ride
Mallory Merk Lyrics

Woah, whoop-dee-do, okay
A casual and nonchalant expression of approval, indicating that the singer is in a good mood and ready to start the journey.

I'm on a North American ride blue skies, summertime
The singer is embarked on a journey across North America under blue skies and taking advantage of summertime.

Butterflies and...?
The singer is excited and experiencing flutters in their stomach, perhaps due to the new experiences and freedom that comes with traveling.

Scream at the top of your lungs
Encouragement for the listeners to release their innermost desires by expressing themselves as loudly as possible.

Fine daydreams made by the one you call 'mine'
The individual who is thought of as 'mine' has the ability to create vivid and idyllic daydreams in the mind of the artist.

Take a plane, take a train, take a bus
Variety of transportation methods used throughout the journey.

Hold your tickets up, feelin' like I'm merciless
The singer feels dominant and powerful while holding the tickets, as if they have complete control.

Can't break away from my bike chains
The artist is not able to fully let go of past mistakes and heartbreaks, holding onto them as if they were chains around their ankles.

Rust on the freeway, bitin' mechanical dust
The image evokes feelings of decay and neglect throughout the journey's travels.

Smoking kush out the window of the greyhound line, feelin' fine
The artist is indulging in recreational drugs while eagerly looking out the window on the bus ride, feeling good about the journey thus far.

Hit Toronto, check my watch the same time
The singer has arrived in Toronto and checks their watch, potentially out of habit, without having to worry about time constraints.

Pay the fair with nickels and dimes
The artist is paying for travel in a less conventional way with change, signaling a free spirit who does not worry about conventional norms.

Bus driver looked me in the face, said 'baby girl you should be covered in lace on your deathbed not chasing bread'
The bus driver is providing a warning to the singer that they should be focusing on more 'ladylike' things instead of chasing money and adventure.

Looked at him and said 'it's life I'm gonna chase'
The singer does not let these warnings dissuade them from their choices for the journey and affirms their dedication to a life full of adventure.

Sleeping with one eye open
The singer is always alert and cautious during the journey, even when resting.

Too bad, who cares I'm hopeless
The artist is indifferent to the negative consequences that might arise from their actions during the journey.

Everything I got is stolen
The individual has had to resort to stealing in order to survive, perhaps indicating a humble background.

Traveling hearts are swollen
The singer is experiencing a lot of overwhelming emotions throughout the journey, often to a level that borders on painful.

I feel my hands, they're soaken
The singer's hands are wet and damp, perhaps from tears or sweat, as they keep holding onto things from the past.

Holding tube-tied hearts I've broken
The artist carries with themselves the weight of having broken many hearts, potentially through past failed relationships or other situations.

Sleeping with the dark omen
The artist is often plagued by uncertainty and dark thoughts during the journey.

Pulling closer to the golden around my neck, I'm chokin'
The weight that comes with the golden object around the artist's neck is starting to feel overwhelming and suffocating, perhaps like a burden or responsibility that they never wanted.

I feel your mind, it's slowin'
The people around the singer are showing signs of caution and apprehension in response to the singer's behavior, potentially signaling concern or disapproval.

It's life I'm gonna chase
The artist is reaffirming their choice to live life chasing adventure and unpredictability, rather than sticking to conventional habits or ideas.

I'm on a North American ride, North American ride, yeah
The singer reiterates that they are on a journey across North America and fully embracing the experience.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, hey
An expression of positive energy and agreement with the journey, inviting others to join or continue on the journey together.

I get it, I get it, oh yeah, I get it
The singer understands that not everyone would want to live life the way they do, but is not bothered by it and will continue to embrace their adventure regardless.