Magic Carpet Ride
Phillip Steir (ft. Steppenwolf) Lyrics

In "Magic Carpet Ride," Phillip Steir takes us on an otherworldly journey on a magic carpet that flies to the stars. The first verse of the song sets the tone of the dream-like journey, as the singer says they like to dream — moving beyond their reality through their thoughts. The sound machine, which is perhaps a metaphor for the music, is what the singer uses to transport themselves to another realm. The way Steir describes his experience is that he drifts through it all, embracing everything that comes his way. The singer, expressing their adventurous spirit, notes that any place the magic carpet takes them is right.

In the chorus, Steir invites a girl to come on a magic carpet ride with him. There, they can discover things they never knew or thought themselves capable of—for the girl, it would be enough to share her innermost thoughts and dreams, something that could set her free. Steir uses this as a metaphorical means of inviting the girl on his journey and to share the adventure together. The bridge of the song describes a moment where Steir held Aladdin’s lamp – a symbol of power and wishes fulfilled. However, before he could make a wish, someone stole the lamp, leaving him with a lousy candle instead. This illustrates the impermanence of power and how one must make the most of their opportunities when presented with them. Once again, Steir invites the girl on the second chorus to leave the mundane world behind and let her dreams come to life.