Ride on
Sackcloth Fashion Lyrics


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Out to chase a storm
Gonna ride on through the night gator wrestle be polite
Stand and risk a war
Got a list of things to do change the oil and watch Kung Fu
We′re manly hairy we'll skip therapy
To go Christmas caroling or compete
In a bake-off sponsored by Sara-Lee
Rips tags off of new clothes using our bare teeth
Squash snails with our bare feet
We′ll sleep out on the prairie
Wear our shorts in January
Build a fire with no matches just a lighter
Gasoline and a pile of tree branches
See the naked beauty dance
Caught up in a trance until our marshmallow burns and
Falls into the ash always a perfect gentlemen
When a Jehovah's Witness comes
We open the door and let 'em in
We start on the book of genesis
Watch Ultimate Fighting Championship
On pay per view it′s probably not safe for you
Because we′ll dominate the room
With our favorite move maybe break a bone or two
Never calling it quits we like the comedy flicks
Karate that kicks always ready to fish
Like my tackle-box is
Out to chase a storm
Gonna ride on through the night gator wrestle be polite
Stand and risk a war
Got a list of things to do change the oil and watch Kung Fu
You know that fish i caught
Down at the secret spot
Get the Jeep pack the guitar
We'll sleep under the stars
So masculine we take a bubble bath in gasoline
Lights off candles lit to us that′s what romantic is
We'll box with a pacifist get a bruise a bump i think that′s it
Swim laps in piranha infested waters with open wounds
We really got to move if we plan to keep our pieces in place
We keep the pace if not we decrease the pace
There's a quick way to lose some weight
Grit teeth ′til gums bleed
Instead of saying what we mean we sweat testosterone
Fly jets across the globe always got a pocket knife
To solve dilemmas of life
So awkward with our compliments
That they end up sounding stupid
And have the opposite effect of what
We'd planned upon them doing
Find the sound of a chainsaw soothing
Help replace our neighbors roofing
Sample Brandon's gas and loop it
Debate on if we use it
We dig Lord of The Rings and those sort of things
Sports with cleats a little Porky Pig
Here comes the chorus now sing
Out to chase a storm
Gonna ride on through the night gator wrestle be polite
Stand and risk a war
Got a list of things to do change the oil and watch Kung Fu
Cruise fly trot go
Jet push on roll
Range roam rove tour
Trek turn wander
Cross course cycle feat
Round route track wheel




Whirlwind dig pass
Hunt down ride last

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sackcloth Fashion's song "Ride On" celebrates an idealized version of masculinity that is full of toughness, adventurousness, and a disregard for perceived weakness. The song is full of absurdly macho imagery like gator wrestling, bare tooth clothing tag ripping, burning marshmallows until they fall into the ash, and even swimming laps in piranha-infested waters with open wounds. The chorus sets the tone and mantra for the song as the singer is "out to chase a storm, gonna ride on through the night, gator wrestle, be polite, stand and risk a war." The lyrics also suggest that this "manly" behavior is a choice and an intentional way of life, as the singer has a "list of things to do" that includes changing the oil and watching Kung Fu.


In addition to the hyper-masculine themes in the lyrics, there is also a sense of being outside of mainstream culture, as the singer would rather go Christmas caroling or compete in a bake-off sponsored by Sara-Lee than engage in typical "manly" pursuits. The song suggests that this type of masculinity is more authentic and honest, as the singer is not afraid to dig deep and take risks in order to achieve what he wants.


Line by Line Meaning

Out to chase a storm
We are on a mission to find adventure and excitement in life.


Gonna ride on through the night gator wrestle be polite
We will face any challenge that comes our way with courage and determination, but always remember to be respectful towards others.


Stand and risk a war
We will defend what we believe in, even if it means going to war.


Got a list of things to do change the oil and watch Kung Fu
We have a variety of interests and always keep busy with activities.


We′re manly hairy we'll skip therapy
We value traditional masculinity and toughness. We don't believe in therapy to solve our problems.


To go Christmas caroling or compete
We enjoy both festive and competitive activities when the opportunity presents itself.


In a bake-off sponsored by Sara-Lee
We don't shy away from trying new things, even competing in a baking competition sponsored by a brand.


Rips tags off of new clothes using our bare teeth
We don't need tools to accomplish simple tasks. We have a rugged attitude towards life.


Squash snails with our bare feet
We have a fearlessness about us and take on small challenges without hesitation.


We′ll sleep out on the prairie
We are comfortable with nature and happy to sleep outside despite the discomforts.


Wear our shorts in January
We don't let external factors dictate our dress code or our decisions.


Build a fire with no matches just a lighter, gasoline and a pile of tree branches
We are resourceful and can solve problems in unconventional ways.


See the naked beauty dance
We appreciate beauty in raw form and enjoy simple pleasures.


Caught up in a trance until our marshmallow burns and falls into the ash
We get lost in the moment and sometimes forget to pay attention to our surroundings.


Always a perfect gentlemen when a Jehovah's Witness comes, we open the door and let 'em in
We are kind and courteous towards others, regardless of our differences in beliefs or values.


We start on the book of genesis watch Ultimate Fighting Championship on pay per view it′s probably not safe for you
We have a diverse range of interests and will happily engage in both intellectual and physical pursuits.


Because we'll dominate the room with our favorite move maybe break a bone or two
We are confident in our abilities and don't shy away from competition or aggression.


Never calling it quits we like the comedy flicks karate that kicks always ready to fish
We have a lighthearted side and enjoy humor, but are always ready for action and adventure.


Like my tackle-box is
We take pride in our possessions and enjoy the outdoors.


You know that fish I caught down at the secret spot
We have a few secrets up our sleeves and don't mind taking risks to achieve success.


Get the Jeep pack the guitar we′ll sleep under the stars
We enjoy the simple things in life, and don't need much more than a Jeep and a guitar to enjoy our adventures.


So masculine we take a bubble bath in gasoline
Our belief in traditional masculinity and toughness sometimes extends to ridiculous extremes.


Lights off candles lit to us that′s what romantic is
We find romance in unconventional ways and appreciate the small things.


We′ll box with a pacifist get a bruise a bump I think that′s it
We are comfortable with non-violent conflict resolution, but also appreciate the physical challenge of boxing.


Swim laps in piranha infested waters with open wounds
We have a high tolerance for risk and don't shy away from danger.


We really got to move if we plan to keep our pieces in place we keep the pace if not we decrease the pace
We are always moving forward and taking action to preserve our well-being.


There's a quick way to lose some weight grit teeth ′til gums bleed
We don't rely on conventional wisdom or health advice, and are willing to push ourselves to the limit.


Instead of saying what we mean we sweat testosterone
We are unapologetically masculine and express ourselves in that way.


Fly jets across the globe always got a pocket knife to solve dilemmas of life
We are prepared for anything and have the means to solve problems efficiently and effectively.


So awkward with our compliments that they end up sounding stupid, and have the opposite effect of what we'd planned upon them doing
We don't always have the smoothest social skills, but are well-intentioned and appreciate the importance of expressing gratitude.


Find the sound of a chainsaw soothing, help replace our neighbors roofing
We enjoy hands-on work and can find joy in seemingly unpleasant tasks.


Sample Brandon's gas and loop it, debate on if we use it
We don't always make the most rational decisions, and appreciate experimentation and discussion.


We dig Lord of The Rings and those sort of things, sports with cleats a little Porky Pig
We have a diverse range of interests and aren't afraid to be unconventional in our tastes.


Here comes the chorus now sing
Let's celebrate our adventurous and rugged spirit by singing together!


Cruise fly trot go jet push on roll
Let's keep moving and taking action, whether by land, air, or sea.


Range roam rove tour trek turn wander
Let's explore and enjoy life by wandering and taking unplanned adventures.


Cross course cycle feat round route track wheel whirlwind dig pass
Let's challenge ourselves physically and be open to anything that comes our way.


Hunt down ride last
Let's always be on the lookout for adventure and never miss an opportunity to take action.




Writer(s): Timothy Trudeau, Byron Lee Musser, Steven Trudeau, Brandon Musser

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