Paralysed
Ride Lyrics


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Catch me, in another dream, I'm pulled away,
Hold me, gently take me through another day.

However hard I try,
I crawl when I should fly.
I wander through my days,
Pulled a million ways.
Help me feel the forces I can't touch, I'm reaching out.
Help me learn, until I know too much, I'm still without.

These circles pulling me near,
Hold me in my fear.
And sleeping I can't hide,




I'm paralysed inside.
Paralysed.

Overall Meaning

In the song, "Paralysed" by the British alternative rock band Ride, the singer appears to be struggling with feeling stuck or stagnant in their life, unable to break free and move forward. The opening lines "Catch me, in another dream, I'm pulled away, Hold me, gently take me through another day," suggest a desire to escape and find relief from the daily grind, but the line "However hard I try, I crawl when I should fly," reveals a feeling of helplessness and frustration.


The second verse expresses a longing for some kind of guidance or assistance in navigating life's challenges: "Help me feel the forces I can't touch, I'm reaching out. Help me learn, until I know too much, I'm still without." The repetition of the word "help" emphasizes the singer's sense of needing support and clarity.


The chorus contains the central image of the song, with the singer feeling metaphorically trapped or paralyzed: "These circles pulling me near, Hold me in my fear. And sleeping I can't hide, I'm paralysed inside. Paralysed." The circles could represent various obstacles or patterns that keep the singer stuck, and the allusion to sleep suggests a sense of being unable to escape even in their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Catch me, in another dream, I'm pulled away,
I often find myself daydreaming and losing touch with reality.


Hold me, gently take me through another day.
I hope to find comfort and guidance to navigate through my daily struggles.


However hard I try,
Despite my best efforts,


I crawl when I should fly.
I always feel restricted and unable to reach my full potential.


I wander through my days,
I often feel lost and directionless in my daily routine.


Pulled a million ways.
I feel like many external factors have a strong influence on my choices and decisions.


Help me feel the forces I can't touch, I'm reaching out.
I need guidance and support to comprehend things that are beyond my understanding.


Help me learn, until I know too much, I'm still without.
I want to gain knowledge and insight, but until then, I feel incomplete.


These circles pulling me near,
I am trapped in a never-ending cycle of routine and monotony.


Hold me in my fear.
I am afraid and need someone to comfort me through my difficult times.


And sleeping I can't hide,
Even in my dreams, my fears and anxieties come to haunt me.


I'm paralysed inside.
I feel trapped and limited by my own fears and insecurities.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW BELL, LAURENCE JOHN COLBERT, STEPHEN PAUL QUERALT, MARK STEPHEN GARDENER

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Mladja Radovanovic

Catch me in another dream, I'm pulled away
Hold me, gently take me through another day

However hard I try, I crawl when I should fly
I wander through my days, pulled a million ways

Help me feel the forces I can't touch, I'm reaching out
Help me to learn until I know too much, I'm still without

These circles pulling near, hold me in my fear
And sleeping I can't hide, I'm paralysed inside

Paralysed, paralysed, paralysed, paralysed
Paralysed, paralysed, paralysed, paralysed



p0kerbob

Catch me in another dream, I'm pulled away
Hold me, gently take me through another day

However hard I try, I crawl when I should fly
I wander through my days, pulled a million ways

Help me feel the forces I can't touch, I'm reaching out
Help me to learn until I know too much, I'm still without

These circles pulling near, hold me in my fear
And sleeping I can't hide, I'm paralysed inside

Paralysed, paralysed, paralysed, paralysed
Paralysed, paralysed, paralysed, paralysed



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IIlIl Ill Il l

After having initially only been into Dreams Burn Down, and now listening to the entire LP on a regular basis, I'm obligated to note that the record grows on you immensely.

Temple Of The Martyrs

i can listen to this album the whole day and never get tired....

locutus625

The drumming is stellar. But the bass is pretty fantastic as well.

georgeharrison70

My God, what an amazing drummer. Loz Colbert truly was one of the best drummers of all time.

coriolis sounds

so what about Max Roach?

Stephen Parry

Was?

Nicholas Joyner

@Stephen Parry prob didnt know that ride reformed

Josy Posy

Is 😊

Josy Posy

Check him out on Instagram, still drumming. Still great. Still a lovely bloke 😊

Destroy Penetrator

This song is a MASTER PIECE!

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