Riders On The Storm
Snoop Dogg (feat. The Doors) Lyrics


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Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house, we're born
Into this world, we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm
There's a killer on the road
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday
Let your children play
If you give this man a ride
Sweet family will die
Killer on the road, yeah

Girl, you gotta love your man
Girl, you gotta love your man
Take him by the hand
Make him understand
The world on you depends
Our life will never end
Gotta love your man, yeah

Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house, we're born
Into this world, we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm

Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm




Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm

Overall Meaning

Snoop Dogg's remix of The Doors' classic hit 'Riders On The Storm' is both haunting and captivating. The song is about the uncertainty of life and how we are all just 'riders on the storm'. The opening lines allude to the fact that we are all born into this world without much choice or say in the matter. It's like we are thrust into this world, like a dog without a bone, waiting for our time to come.


The song also talks about a killer on the road. The lyrics suggest that this killer is not in a stable mental state and is continuously battling with his thoughts. He is unpredictable, and the only way to be safe is to stay away from him. Snoop Dogg's rap interlude adds to the ominous tone of the song, bringing out the inner darkness that the 'killer on the road' is feeling.


The last portion of the song talks about love being the only constant and dependable thing in this unpredictable world. The song encourages people to love their partners, take their hands, and walk through life together. This message of love is powerful, given the harsh and hopeless context that the song brings to the forefront.


Line by Line Meaning

Riders on the storm
We're enduring the struggles and hardships of life, just like a rider on a stormy journey.


Riders on the storm
We're still persevering through life's challenges, just like riders traveling through a storm.


Into this house, we're born
We are born into this world, into this house, without any control over our surroundings or circumstances.


Into this world, we're thrown
We come into this world without choice, thrown into a world full of uncertainty and difficulty.


Like a dog without a bone
We are lost, without direction, like a dog searching for a bone to chew on.


An actor out on loan
We are all just playing a part in life, our roles subject to change and temporary, like a borrowed actor.


There's a killer on the road
There is danger and harm on our journey, represented by a killer lurking ahead.


His brain is squirmin' like a toad
The killer's mind is twisted and disturbed, like a toad squirming in discomfort.


Take a long holiday
Take a break from the stresses and dangers of life, find time to rest and recharge.


Let your children play
Allow yourself to have fun and enjoy life's simple pleasures, especially those involving your loved ones.


If you give this man a ride
If you take the risk of helping others, there may be unforeseen and unfortunate consequences.


Sweet family will die
Your loved ones may pay the ultimate price for your acts of kindness.


Girl, you gotta love your man
Women need to show love and support for their partners and be a source of strength for them.


Girl, you gotta love your man
Women should prioritize their romantic relationships and value their partner's love.


Take him by the hand
Be supportive and guide your partner through life, taking his hand when needed.


Make him understand
Communicate clearly in your relationship, helping each other to understand one another's feelings and needs.


The world on you depends
You have the power to make a positive impact on the world and contribute to a better society.


Our life will never end
The impact we make in life will endure forever, long after our physical bodies have passed away.


Gotta love your man, yeah
It's essential to show love and support to your partner, and to have healthy, strong relationships.


Riders on the storm
Despite everything, we're still pressing on, like riders on a turbulent stormy journey.


Riders on the storm
Our journey through life is turbulent and unpredictable, but we persevere.


Riders on the storm
No matter what challenges we face, we keep on riding, determined to reach our goals.


Riders on the storm
Life is full of trials and tribulations, but we ride on, undeterred.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, James Morrison

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