composer: N. Phillips/B. Smith
produced by (P) by Pleasure, Marion McClain & Phil Kaffel
(C) 1979
Glide
Pleasure Lyrics
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Check past two, reserves won't last
Caught the bus to go downtown
Bus broke down, downtown bound
Left the bus, flagged down a cab
The driver said, "I want all your cash"
Don't let that keep you behind
Glide, glide on by
Don't let that keep you behind
Glide, glide on by
Glide, glide on by
The next time you blow your mind
Glide, glide on by
Glide, glide on by
The next time you blow your mind
Glide
Glide
The lyrics to Pleasure's song Glide portray a message of perseverance and overcoming obstacles despite setbacks. The first verse tells a story of encountering multiple issues with transportation, from the car breaking down to the reserves running out and the bus ultimately breaking down. In the second verse, the singer is mugged by a cab driver, but despite all of these setbacks, the chorus reinforces the message of moving past the obstacles and "gliding" past them. The repetition of "glide, glide on by" reinforces this message of perseverance and determination, encouraging listeners to not let setbacks derail them from their goals and dreams.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that setbacks are a normal part of life, with the line "The next time you blow your mind" suggesting that there will be future setbacks and challenges to come. However, the message remains the same - do not let these setbacks hold you back and instead continue to "glide" through life.
Overall, Glide delivers a message of hope and encouragement, emphasizing the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Car won't start, out of gas
My car won't start because it's out of gas
Check past two, reserves won't last
I checked my fuel gauge and saw that my reserves won't last
Caught the bus to go downtown
I took the bus to go downtown
Bus broke down, downtown bound
Unfortunately, the bus broke down while I was heading downtown
Left the bus, flagged down a cab
I got off the bus and hailed a cab
The driver said, "I want all your cash"
The cab driver demanded that I hand over all my cash, which was distressing.
Don't let that keep you behind
Although it was a setback, I shouldn't let that hold me back.
Glide, glide on by
I should keep moving forward and not let obstacles slow me down.
The next time you blow your mind
Next time I face a challenge, I should handle it better.
Glide
I should keep going, pushing through any difficulties that come my way.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SHUGGIE OTIS
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@daviderdoss4771
Who is still listening to this funky jam in 2023?
@kimcham9949
👍🏾 ME! 😀
@queijocomgoiabada2538
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@summerbreeze495
Meeee in 2024! 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤
@jimmygibson436
As a bassist in high school, I auditioned for a band. I misunderstood Glide to be the song they wanted me to learn. I practiced day and night for a couple of weeks only to find out that the song they want me to learn was Slide. Needless to say, Glide was one of the funkiest songs that I have ever learned, and yes it only took me 5 minutes to learn Slide (albeit another funky bass line).
@pauletteharris1335
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@juanitajones3733
👍🏾 you surely learned a beautiful bass 🎸 line. This was when 🎶🎵🎶 was music even instrumental. Bravo to you from Portland Oregon Nov 18, 2022.
@ericdavis2928
Steve Arrington and slave slide
@SKYZTHELIMIT514
How did that audition go? Did you still do this song? That’s a cool ass story
@zahirahbintabuabdussalaam5174
Classic 😂