The band's first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and have sold 17 million albums total. After their success waned in the late 1980s, the band split up in 1989 and its members pursued other musical endeavours including group and solo efforts. Brad Gillis and Kelly Keagy teamed up with bassist Gary Moon and released an album without the other original band members in 1995, but the band soon re-united to release two new albums in the latter half of the decade.
Jack Blades (bass/vocals)
Brad Gillis (guitars)
Kelly Keagy (drums/vocals)
Joel Hoekstra (guitars)
Christian Cullen (keyboards)
Restless Kind
Night Ranger Lyrics
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It's a lonely ride
Seeing the things
Only seen through your eyes
Pick yourself up
Gonna try it again
Knowing that this time
The voice inside
Made me feel that I can fly
And you'll be there by my side
Forever
We're the restless kind
Lay your broken dreams upon the road
(And we will ride)
We're the restless kind
(In the morning light)
See the tears and joy fall from your eyes
(And we will ride)
We're the restless kind
Rolling down the road
With the wind in your hair
And maybe we're searching
For something we can share
One heart, one soul
Hold a mountain of dreams
The circle's unbroken
And rough around the seams
So don't you fear, my friend
You know I'll love you till the end
And I'll be there by your side
Forever
We're the restless kind
Lay your broken dreams upon the road
(And we will ride)
We're the restless kind
(In the morning light)
See the tears, the joy fall from your eyes
(And we will ride)
We're the restless kind
Yes, I know
How the world can fall upon you
And take you down, down, down
And make you feel like you're hollow inside
Do you understand
I will light the candle
And guide your soul
(Down the highway)
And give you faith in the world, oh
We're the restless kind
Lay your broken dreams upon the road
(And we will ride)
We're the restless kind
(In the morning light)
See the tears and joy fall from your eyes
(And we will ride)
We're the restless kind
(Oh woh, oh woh)
Lay your dreams upon the line
(Oh woh, oh woh)
We're the restless kind
(Oh woh, oh woh)
See the tears, the joy
(Oh woh, oh woh)
(Oh woh, oh woh)
(Oh woh, oh woh)
The song "Restless Kind" by Night Ranger is about going on an adventure and finding yourself through trying new things. The lyrics suggest that it's important to go out and do things on your own, even if it can be a lonely ride. Seeing things from your own perspective can be insightful and make you feel like you can fly. It's important to pick yourself up and try again when faced with challenges, knowing that you're reaching the end. The song acknowledges that life can be difficult and take you down, but the singer offers support and guidance for his friend, promising to be there until the end.
The chorus of the song reinforces that they are the "restless kind" and that they will continue to ride and lay their dreams upon the road. The lyrics are uplifting and inspiring, reminding the listener that it's important to take risks and follow their dreams, even if it's a rough road to get there. The song offers hope and encouragement, reminding the listener that they are not alone and that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.
Line by Line Meaning
Off on your own
Starting a journey alone
It's a lonely ride
Feeling alone during the journey
Seeing the things
Observing things
Only seen through your eyes
Perceiving things from one's own perspective
Pick yourself up
Get back up
Gonna try it again
Attempting once more
Knowing that this time
Confident enough to feel this time
You're reaching the end
Almost approaching towards the goal
The voice inside
One's own inner voice
Made me feel that I can fly
Believing that anything can be achieved
And you'll be there by my side
Having someone's support
Forever
For eternity
We're the restless kind
Describing oneself as part of an energetic group
Lay your broken dreams upon the road
Leaving behind shattered ambitions and moving ahead
(And we will ride)
Riding ahead towards the future
(In the morning light)
Starting a new day with hopes
See the tears and joy fall from your eyes
Experiencing a mix of emotions
Rolling down the road
Moving forward
With the wind in your hair
Feeling free and happy
And maybe we're searching
Looking for something
For something we can share
Something to enjoy and cherish together
One heart, one soul
Shared emotions and beliefs
Hold a mountain of dreams
Preserving numerous aspirations
The circle's unbroken
Continuing on the same path
And rough around the seams
Bumpy ride
So don't you fear, my friend
Having no worries
You know I'll love you till the end
Enduring affection
And I'll be there by your side
Assurance of someone's presence
Yes, I know
Acknowledging something
How the world can fall upon you
Understanding the challenges one can face
And take you down, down, down
Bringing down someone's spirits
And make you feel like you're hollow inside
Feeling empty and unfulfilled
Do you understand
Asking for comprehension
I will light the candle
Offering guidance
And guide your soul
Directing someone's inner self
(Down the highway)
Leading towards the future
And give you faith in the world, oh
Providing a sense of hope and support
(Oh woh, oh woh)
Vocalization of music
Lay your dreams upon the line
Placing one's goals ahead
We're the restless kind
Identifying as part of an active group
(Oh woh, oh woh)
Musical interlude
See the tears, the joy
Experiencing mixed emotions
(Oh woh, oh woh)
Musical interlude
(Oh woh, oh woh)
Musical interlude
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JACK BLADES, KELLY KEAGY
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