Starlight Motel
Ride Lyrics


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Follow me down to the Starlight Motel
While everyone's sleeping tonight
Don't be afraid, I know what's on your mind
I'm gonna make it alright

Well, I know it's cold and I know it's late
But our life is short, darling, I can't wait
Follow my footsteps and silently step
Out to the road in the moonlight
The stars in the sky are all laid out for us
They'll watch over our love tonight

Well, I know it's cold and I know it's late
But our life is short, darling, I can't wait

Won't you join me for this dance
It may be our only chance
Baby, don't say no tonight
There's times I believe that we'll never return

But the moon always has to start falling

Blankets protect you from the cold before dawn
But they can't protect you from the morning

Overall Meaning

In "Starlight Motel" by Ride, the singer addresses his lover and proposes a spontaneous night out. He invites his lover to join him at the Starlight Motel while most people are fast asleep. Despite her hesitations, he tries to comfort her, insisting that he knows what is on her mind and that he will make everything alright. He adds that he understands that it may seem risky and uncomfortable to go out when it is so dark and cold outside, but life is fleeting, and he cannot wait to begin this adventure with her. The singer suggests that they sneak out, step in quiet strides, and follow the moonlit road to the motel. He emphasizes that their love will be under the surveillance of a serene sky lit by the stars.


The song attempts to be a plea for living life to the fullest, without regard for others' opinions or normalcy. The singer takes on the role of an assertive risk-taker, inviting his lover to join him in a spontaneous adventure that may be their last chance to do something wild and unexpected together. The Starlight Motel is a representation of a place where the two can be alone without any chance of harming their relationship. The song focuses on finding immediate fulfillment and the pleasures of living life without overthinking. Despite the world's cold, insensitivity, and indifference, the singer believes that dancing with his lover in the cold midnight air and sharing intimate moments with each other serves as a way of making life worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

Follow me down to the Starlight Motel
Come with me to a place where we can escape reality


While everyone's sleeping tonight
Let's runaway while no one will notice


Don't be afraid, I know what's on your mind
I understand your fears and doubts, but trust me


I'm gonna make it alright
I'll take care of you and protect you from harm


Well, I know it's cold and I know it's late
I acknowledge the difficulties we may face, but let's proceed anyways


But our life is short, darling, I can't wait
Time is fleeting, so we must act fast


Follow my footsteps and silently step
Let's move quietly and without attracting attention


Out to the road in the moonlight
We will journey towards our destination under the light of the moon


The stars in the sky are all laid out for us
The universe is on our side, supporting our love


They'll watch over our love tonight
The stars will protect us and guide us


Won't you join me for this dance
Will you come with me on this adventure?


It may be our only chance
This may be our only opportunity to escape


Baby, don't say no tonight
Please don't decline, give me a chance


There's times I believe that we'll never return
Sometimes I fear that we won't be able to go back to our old lives


But the moon always has to start falling
Even our adventure must come to an end eventually


Blankets protect you from the cold before dawn
The comfort of home can shield us from the harshness of reality


But they can't protect you from the morning
Eventually we must face the consequences of our actions and choices




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@russellclacy5039

Andy bell is a genius, love this😀

@scotttbeee2912

I’m going to see this shit live in Chicago next week. 👍 🎸

@jimihendrix6969

Good performance?

@scotttbeee2912

@@jimihendrix6969it was yeah. Ride jammed. Charlatans shoulda opened for them instead of the other way round.

@stevebristow519

I absolutely love this album,xx

@jimihendrix6969

I was handed this album, shortly after release.
I hope this sounds as fresh to new ears as it did to mine.
Classic band.

@silversuit66

Dont leave this song behind Andy. Id be a deaden without ir xo

@darthvader3465

this album feels like britpop... just a hint of their origins... still good though a better listen than much of classic blur

@binladenlovebush

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