Ride A White Swan
T. Rex Lyrics


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Ride it on out like a bird in the sky ways
Ride it on out like you were a bird
Fly it all out like an eagle in a sunbeam
Ride it on out like you were a bird

Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days
Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown
Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane
Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong

Catch a bright star and a place it on your forehead
Say a few spells and baby, there you go
Take a black cat and sit it on your shoulder
And in the morning you'll know all you know, oh

Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days
Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown
Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane
Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to T. Rex's song "Ride A White Swan" are a whimsical call to embrace your inner spirit and let it soar. The song encourages listeners to let go of their earthly restraints and take flight like a bird, particularly a white swan. The imagery of a tall hat and a tattooed gown creates a sense of mysticism, suggesting the drudgery of everyday life can be transcended through connection with spiritual power.


The lyrics advise catching a bright star and placing it on your forehead while reciting spells. This seems to suggest the idea of tapping into cosmic energy and using it to unlock hidden knowledge. The idea of a black cat on your shoulder in the morning, knowing all you know, may refer to the ancient belief in familiar spirits, which were thought to provide supernatural aid to witches and other spiritual practitioners.


Overall, the song seems to be about casting off daily drudgery and embracing the magic of life by connecting with the spiritual world. The mantra-like repetition of the lyrics gives the song a hypnotic quality that draws the listener in and encourages them to join the imagined ride.


Line by Line Meaning

Ride it on out like a bird in the sky ways
Take a chance and ride out your problems, like a bird soaring through the sky


Fly it all out like an eagle in a sunbeam
Fly above your worries like an eagle basking in the sun


Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days
Embrace your inner mystic, like the Druids of old, by wearing a tall hat and enchanted attire


Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane
Follow in the footsteps of ancient Celtic pagans by riding a white swan, a symbol of purity and beauty, during Beltane festival celebrations


Catch a bright star and a place it on your forehead
Reach for the stars and let your dreams shine bright, placing them on your forehead like a third eye


Take a black cat and sit it on your shoulder
Allow yourself to be guided by the mysterious and intuitive energy of a black cat perched upon your shoulder


Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong
Let your hair down and embrace your natural beauty, as there is no wrong way to be yourself




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARC BOLAN

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Ride it on out like a bird in the sky ways
Ride it on out like you were a bird
Fly it all out like an eagle in a sunbeam
Ride it on out like you were a bird
Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days
Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown
Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane
Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong
Catch a bright star and a place it on your forehead
Say a few spells and baby, there you go
Take a black cat and sit it on your shoulder
And in the morning you'll know all you know, oh
Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days
Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown
Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane
Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong
Da-da-di-di-da
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Songwriters: Marc Bolan
Ride a White Swan lyrics © North Hudson Music



All comments from YouTube:

@2009mysha

This song is 50 YEARS OLD! it has stood the test of time. RIP Marc

@KatherineLWince

Part of the "Billy Elliot" soundtrack, still gives me chills.

@johnhughes8466

My idol from the age of 14! The genius that is Marc Bolan! His music will never die! One of the greats!

@nickberardo9243

Telegram Sam

@KatherineLWince

so did we.

@skygazer6898

Mish L I can remember buying this record like it was yesterday.

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@xxmadi_16xx

This was my grandma's fave song and we played it non stop when she passed in February and used it for her funeral too this song is legendary

@Thereishope664

Your grandma had impeccable taste.

@xxmadi_16xx

She really did

@freddysquirenaranjo4859

Badass GrandMa.... Much Love 😍

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