Riders On The Storm
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Riders on the storm, riders on the storm
Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone, an actor out on loan
Riders on the storm

There's a killer on the road, his brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday, let your children play
If ya give this man a ride, sweet family will die
Killer on the road, yeah

Girl ya gotta love your man, girl ya gotta love your man
Take him by the hand, make him understand
The world on you depends, our life will never end
Gotta love your man, yeah

Riders on the storm, riders on the storm
Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone, an actor out on loan
Riders on the storm





Riders on the storm, riders on the storm
Riders on the storm, riders on the storm

Overall Meaning

"Riders on the Storm" is a poetic and haunting song about the fragility of human life, the unpredictability of the world, and the importance of love in navigating through it all. The repeated line "riders on the storm" conjures up images of a group of people riding through a turbulent, dangerous storm, facing adversity together. The lyrics speak of being born into this world without much control, like a dog without a bone, or an actor out on loan. It's a reminder that life is fleeting and that we are all riders on the storm.


The song takes a darker turn as Jim Morrison sings about a killer on the road with a brain "squirmin' like a toad." The lyrics urge listeners to take a long holiday and let their children play, warning that if you give this man a ride, your sweet family will die. Here, the storm takes on a metaphorical meaning, representing the danger and chaos that exist in the world. It's a cautionary tale about the need to be aware of the threats that surround us and to make choices that keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.


The final verse offers a glimmer of hope in the face of this adversity. Morrison sings that we must love our man (or woman), taking them by the hand and making them understand that the world depends on us and that our life together will never end. It's a reminder that in spite of the storms of life, love is the anchor that keeps us steady and reminds us of what truly matters.


Line by Line Meaning

Riders on the storm, riders on the storm
We are adventurers, facing the unknown and unpredictable tides of life.


Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown
We are born into this world without any knowledge or control over our destiny.


Like a dog without a bone, an actor out on loan
We are wandering souls, searching for something to hold on to, like a dog without a bone, or acting in a world that's not our own.


Riders on the storm
We are survivors, braving through the storm and coming out the other side, stronger than before.


There's a killer on the road, his brain is squirmin' like a toad
There are dangers lurking on every path we take, and some may have minds and intentions as twisted as that of a toad.


Take a long holiday, let your children play
It's important to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy the simple pleasures, like letting your children play freely.


If ya give this man a ride, sweet family will die
Be careful who you trust and who you help, as some may have sinister intentions that can harm innocent others.


Killer on the road, yeah
The danger is real and present, and it's important to stay aware and cautious.


Girl ya gotta love your man, girl ya gotta love your man
Love is important in life, and we should cherish and nurture the relationships we have, especially with our loved ones.


Take him by the hand, make him understand
Communication and connection are important in relationships, and we should make an effort to show our love and support to those we care about.


The world on you depends, our life will never end
We are all interconnected and depend on each other in this world, and even when our physical existence ends, our legacy and impact continue to live on.


Gotta love your man, yeah
Love is an essential part of life and we should make an effort to show our love and appreciation to those who matter to us.


Riders on the storm, riders on the storm
We may face challenges and difficulties on our journey, but we persevere and continue to ride through the storms of life.


Riders on the storm, riders on the storm
We are adventurers, facing the unknown and unpredictable tides of life, and we continue to ride the waves and overcome any obstacles that come our way.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, James Morrison

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@brokentongue5049

[Chorus]
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house, we're born
Into this world, we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm

[Verse 1]
There's a killer on the road
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday
Let your children play
If you give this man a ride
Sweet family will die
Killer on the road, yeah

[Verse 2]
Girl, you gotta love your man
Girl, you gotta love your man
Take him by the hand
Make him understand
The world on you depends
Our life will never end
Gotta love your man, yeah

[Chorus]
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house, we're born
Into this world, we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan

[Outro]
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm



All comments from YouTube:

@Chunkyjalapeno

I used to listen to this when I was 63 and now I’m 17 this will forever be a classic

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@@Panzer_Runner :
He is a Rider On The Storm. He is the killer.

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@JonasSilva-fm4tb

2021, let's see how tomany people are listening to this masterpiece of the The Doors

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I AM

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I am

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Right now 8 people have liked this comment so lets see how this looks like in a month or so

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