Kaleidoscope
Ride Lyrics


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I know that you are thinking of me now,
I can feel it but I don't know how.
When I'm gone you will see so clear,
That I left some words unspoken here.

All these words that I have said,
Float around you, fill your head.
All the times we laughed and cried,
I never thought I'd leave you behind.

I don't want you to understand,
You will never hold me in your hand.
I don't want you to see my face,
When I fade away and leave this place.

All these songs that fill my head,
Dance around you when I'm dead.
All the love I ever knew,
Kaleidoscopes around to you

All these words that I have said,
Float around you, fill your head.
All the times we laughed and cried,
I never thought I'd change your mind.
All these songs that fill my head,
Dance around you when I'm dead.




All the love I ever knew,
Kaleidoscopes around to you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Kaleidoscope" by Ride, convey a sense of sorrow and introspection from the perspective of someone who knows they are going to leave this world soon. The first stanza is about the singer's awareness of being thought of when they're not around, yet being unable to comprehend how they know. The second stanza talks about the singer's unspoken words and memories of laughter and tears. The succeeding stanza then takes a twist and conveys the singer's desire to communicate to the listening audience that he does not want them to fully understand his situation nor be a part of his journey as he leaves.


In the final stanza, the song then phrases the kaleidoscope as a metaphor for the singer's life which was filled with songs and goodwill, and how those aspects are now imprinted on his listeners. The singer uses the image of a kaleidoscope to emphasise the infinite possibilities of his legacy and how it will impact others. The lyrics create a sense of pathos as the singer examines the bonds people form through shared experience and how those connections ultimately shape our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that you are thinking of me now,
I have a feeling that you're thinking about me at this very moment, yet I can't seem to comprehend how.


I can feel it but I don't know how.
Although I sense your thoughts, I don't know how I'm able to perceive them.


When I'm gone you will see so clear,
Once I'm no longer here, you'll finally understand everything with such clarity and insight.


That I left some words unspoken here.
I have some unexpressed emotions and secrets that will remain undisclosed.


All these words that I have said,
All the things I've expressed to you before.


Float around you, fill your head.
Those words are still lingering around in your mind and affecting you.


All the times we laughed and cried,
Both the happy and sad times we shared together.


I never thought I'd leave you behind.
I never anticipated leaving your world and your life behind.


I don't want you to understand,
I'd rather have you not comprehend my reasons for leaving.


You will never hold me in your hand.
You will never have control over me or my actions.


I don't want you to see my face,
I'd rather you not witness my departure or see me as I fade away.


When I fade away and leave this place.
When I depart from this world and move on.


All these songs that fill my head,
All the music that resides in my mind and expresses my emotions.


Dance around you when I'm dead.
Even after I've passed away, those songs will still affect and influence you.


All the love I ever knew,
All of the affection that I've ever experienced.


Kaleidoscopes around to you
It will manifest and display itself in various forms, colors and images that will resemble a kaleidoscope, and impact your life in numerous ways.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andy Bell, Laurence John Colbert, Mark Stephen Gardener, Stephen Paul Queralt

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@brendastrummercuentavieja4713

I know that you are thinking about me now
I can feel it but I don't know how
When I'm gone you will see so clear
That I left some words unspoken here

All these words that I have said float around you, fill your head
All the times we laughed and cried, I never thought I'd leave you behind

I don't want you to understand
You will never hold me in your hand
I don't want you to see my face
When I fade away and leave this place

All these songs that fill my head dance around you when I'm dead
All the love I ever knew, kaleidoscopes around to you

All these words that I have said float around you, fill your head
All the times we laughed and cried, I never thought I'd change your mind
All these songs that fill my head dance around you when I'm dead
All the love I ever knew, kaleidoscopes around to you



@monicapino313

I know that you are thinking of me now,
I can feel it but I don't know how.
When I'm gone you will see so clear,
That I left some words unspoken here.
All these words that I have said,
Float around you, fill your head.
All the times we laughed and cried,
I never thought I'd leave you behind.
I don't want you to understand,
You will never hold me in your hand.
I don't want you to see my face,
When I fade away and leave this place.
All these songs that fill my head,
Dance around you when I'm dead.
All the love I ever knew,
Kaleidoscopes around to you
All these words that I have said,
Float around you, fill your head.
All the times we laughed and cried,
I never thought I'd change your mind.
All these songs that fill my head,
Dance around you when I'm dead.
All the love I ever knew,
Kaleidoscopes around to you.



All comments from YouTube:

@bunnyhead71

One of the best (and easily the loudest) shows I ever went to in the early 1990's. I still love this album. Some music just sticks with you and will still kick the shit out of anything floating around nowadays,

@katherinedunning29

Yup and yes

@DelSevenNine

Totally agree with you. So glad that I have a great family, boune by my starting points in music such as this👍

@ChongBoy1

Yeah, I saw them in Glasgow Barrowlands when I was 18-19, one of the loudest gigs ever, still remember being slightly left of the stage try to get into the mosh pit but it so crazy

@geraldparnis4673

The drummer drives this band.

@AriesSagSexxx

TOTALLY!

@Jorj57

bro don't forget the bassist 🔥

@panagiotisexplorer213

I saw them live yesterday and I confirm that!

@DrumsBah

They're named after the ride cymbal. Very on brand for his style of drumming

@sohsiouxmii5945

Loz was brilliant. Still is. No-one remembers the bassist Steve Q. Still around apparently but kinda like the album title...

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