Chariot
Ryan Montbleau Band Lyrics

I want to run up every mountain
I have a strong desire to experience all that this world has to offer, including climbing to the top of every mountain.

I want to wade through every ocean
In addition to climbing every mountain, I also have a desire to explore all the oceans of the world.

I want to gaze upon these fields from clouds above
I long to see the world from a different perspective, to get a bird's eye view of the vast fields below from up high in the clouds.

I want to start off each day swimming
I dream of beginning each day with a refreshing swim, feeling energized for what lies ahead.

Meet me 18, 000 women
I have a desire to meet many people throughout my life, including 18,000 women, each with their unique stories and experiences.

Don't I want to fool around to the finish, I want to fall in love
While it may seem like I want to play around and fool around, in truth, I seek genuine love and companionship.

And don't I want to dance all night
I have a desire to dance the night away, to let go of my worries and get lost in the music.

To a new school rag
I want to dance to modern, upbeat music that represents the new generation.

Take my tune and carry it
I hope that my music will be well-received and impactful to those who hear it, carrying its message to others.

Spin me 'round, spin me 'round
I enjoy getting lost in the dance, spinning around and allowing myself to become one with the music.

Sweet chariot, swing low
This phrase is a reference to a spiritual song about death and the afterlife. It can be interpreted as a desire for a peaceful transition into the unknown.

I want to love, I want to learn to love everything
I have a desire to love all things in the world, regardless of perceived flaws or differences.

I want everyone to love all the words I sing
I hope that my music and lyrics will be universally appreciated and loved by all who hear them.

But the world's too big
Despite my desires to experience and love all things, I recognize the vastness of the world and the limitations of one person's abilities.

Yeah, I know, I know, I know
I am aware of the realities of the world, even if they conflict with my desires or dreams.

And I met a man from San Bernardino
I have had conversations with individuals from different places and backgrounds, including a man from San Bernardino.

Says his life ain't all that great
This man expressed dissatisfaction with his current state of life and the circumstances that led him there.

Says he missed his shot at the big time
This man feels as though he had a missed opportunity to achieve great success.

When the little Titanic sank
This phrase is a reference to a historical event, specifically the sinking of the Titanic. It is unclear how it relates to the man's story, but it could suggest unexpected tragedy or misfortune.

He still got himself into the movie, though
Despite his missed opportunity, this man was still able to achieve some level of success, such as being in a movie.

He was a third hand or a third mate
The man's role in the movie was likely not a significant or prominent one, but rather a supporting or minor role.

And he don't think it's all that great
Despite his success, the man is not entirely satisfied with his life or his achievements.

It's not the role he want
The man desires a different, perhaps more significant or fulfilling role in his life or career.

Shit, I know people in New York
I know other people who have their own struggles and ambitions, even in a fast-paced city like New York.

Who'd kill to get that job
Other individuals have intense desires, like the man from San Bernardino, but they view a particular job as the key to their success and fulfillment.

Seems like everybody moving forward
It appears as though everyone else is making progress and moving toward their goals in life, while I struggle to achieve my own desires.

But got their head up in the stars
Despite the progress of others, it seems as though they are more focused on their lofty dreams than on the practical steps necessary to achieve them.

I want to tell them all be patient
While others may struggle to achieve their dreams, I believe in taking things slowly and being patient in order to find true success and happiness.

Now, get there if you take it slow
I believe that progress can be made by working hard and moving forward slowly, rather than rushing toward success too quickly.

But it don't work like that, the world's too big
Despite my advice and beliefs, the world is often too complex and vast to allow for easy achievement of one's goals or aspirations.

And I know this great big world, it could not have a care
I recognize that the world is indifferent to my struggles or desires, and that it will continue to evolve and exist regardless of what I do.

Spinning 'round in circles, so obtuse and unaware
The world metaphorically spins around us, and we are often unaware of the complexities and hidden truths that lie within it.

Really so small, it's like it isn't even there
Despite its vastness, the world can seem insignificant or small in the grand scheme of things.

So what if I die here?
In the context of the song, the artist is questioning the significance of one's life and achievements in the face of the vastness of the world.

So what if I run a marathon or else just lie here?
The singer recognizes that even impressive achievements like running a marathon will ultimately be insignificant compared to the scope of the world.

So what if time moves on?
Even time itself, which can have a significant impact on our lives, is ultimately insignificant in comparison to the world as a whole.

If all I am is gone, what could right or wrong?
If one's life ultimately has no significance or impact on the world, then the concepts of right and wrong may be irrelevant.

So what is it, so what is it I want?
After reflecting upon the vastness of the world and the ultimately fleeting nature of our lives and achievements, the singer is left questioning what they truly want to achieve or experience in life.

To an old DJ
This phrase is a reference to dancing to music from a previous generation or era.

I know
The artist continues to express their awareness of the realities and complexities of the world, even if that awareness can be jarring or depressing at times.