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Motorcycle Ride
Rancid Lyrics


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If you want to make a move then you better come in
It's just the ability to reason that wears so thin
Living and dying and the stories that are true
The secret to a good life is knowing when your through...

...Before she died
I bit the bullet on a motorcycle ride

...If you want to make a move then you better come in
It's just the ability to reason that wears so thin
If you want to make a move then you better come in
It's just the ability to reason that wears so thin

...Before she died
I bit the bullet on a motorcycle ride

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Rancid's song "Motorcycle Ride" speaks to the idea of taking action before it's too late - "If you want to make a move then you better come in." The second line, "It's just the ability to reason that wears so thin," suggests that sometimes we overthink our actions or hold ourselves back with too much rationalization. The third line, "Living and dying and the stories that are true," carries a weight of mortality, suggesting that we only get one life and need to make the most of it. The fourth line, "The secret to a good life is knowing when your through," is a subtle reminder that there's a time and place to move on and let go.


The second verse repeats the first with the added line "Before she died," which adds a layer of poignancy and personal significance. The final line of the verse, "I bit the bullet on a motorcycle ride," brings home the reality of taking action and risks in life. The repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities when they present themselves, rather than letting hesitation and fear take over.


Overall, "Motorcycle Ride" is a song that encourages listeners to live fully and without regret, seizing opportunities and taking risks before it's too late. It's a reminder that life is precious and fleeting, and that we can't let fear or rationalization hold us back from living our best lives.


Line by Line Meaning

If you want to make a move then you better come in
If you're thinking of doing something, don't hesitate, go for it.


It's just the ability to reason that wears so thin
As we go through life, the capacity for rational thinking slowly fades away.


Living and dying and the stories that are true
The experiences of life and death are what shape our stories and make them genuine.


The secret to a good life is knowing when your through...
The key to a fulfilling life is understanding when it's time to move on.


Before she died
Prior to her passing away


I bit the bullet on a motorcycle ride
I took a risk and went on a daring adventure, possibly as a way to cope with grief or to live life to the fullest.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROGER M. FREEMAN, TIMOTHY ARMSTRONG

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