Riding High
The Busters Lyrics


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right from the start they tell you what to do
where to go and what clothes to wear
about what they say, you shouldn't care
it's your life so go your own way

never trust in what they say,
cause they will tell you lies and not the truth
believe in yourself,
that's the power of youth, believe in yourself

friendship can never fail is what you've been told,
live like the wind in the trees,
but don't be surprised if there's nobody there,
when you're left in the cold

never trust in what they say,
cause they will tell you lies and not the truth
believe in the world,
that's the power of youth, believe in yourself

feel like ridin' high, ridin' with the storm,
ridin' over the seas and across the land 2x

they're seeking for all pleasures,
it's time to call the rest
you never stayed alone,
you're always on the run
your're a free man
but nothing will last
you will face the dead

right from the start they tell you what to do
where to go and what clothes to wear
about what they say, you shouldn't care
it's your life so go your own way

never trust in what they say,
cause they will tell you lies and not the truth
believe in the world,
that's the power of youth, believe in yourself





feel like ridin' high, ridin' with the storm,
ridin' over the seas and across the land 2x

Overall Meaning

The Busters's song Riding High is a true representation of the power of youth and the importance of believing in oneself. The song highlights how society often tries to dictate how young people should live their lives, from what to wear to where to go. The lyrics make it clear that one should never trust in what they say in the society because they do not always tell the truth. The message is to believe in oneself and go your own way.


The song highlights the theme of friendship and how young people are often told that friendship can never fail, but the reality is, it sometimes does. The lyrics advise young people to live like the wind in the trees and enjoy their freedom, but not to be surprised if they find themselves alone and cold when they need friends the most.


The song ends with a message reminding young people to believe in themselves, the power of youth and to never trust what others say. The message is to live life to the fullest, ride high with the storm and never forget to believe and trust in oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

right from the start they tell you what to do
From the beginning, society imposes guidelines upon you regarding behavior, dress, etc.


where to go and what clothes to wear
Society enforces specific expectations about where to go and attire.


about what they say, you shouldn't care
You shouldn't be overly concerned with what others say or think about you since it's your life.


it's your life so go your own way
You have the power to choose your own direction in life.


never trust in what they say,
You cannot completely rely on what others say.


cause they will tell you lies and not the truth
Sometimes, people are dishonest and don't speak the truth.


believe in yourself,
Having confidence in oneself is critical.


that's the power of youth, believe in yourself
Being young provides the best opportunity to believe in oneself.


friendship can never fail is what you've been told,
People tell you that friendships always last, but it's not always true.


live like the wind in the trees,
You should live your life in a way that is carefree like the wind in the trees.


but don't be surprised if there's nobody there,
You shouldn't be shocked if your friends are not around.


when you're left in the cold
When you're abandoned and feeling miserable.


believe in the world,
It's important to have faith in the world around you.


that's the power of youth, believe in yourself
Believing in yourself is a manifestation of the power of youth.


feel like ridin' high, ridin' with the storm,
You feel as though you're on top of the world and can conquer anything.


ridin' over the seas and across the land 2x
You're traveling and exploring new territories without limitations.


they're seeking for all pleasures,
Others are in pursuit of materialistic joys.


it's time to call the rest
It's time to put the party on hold.


you never stayed alone,
You never go anywhere or do anything alone.


you're always on the run
You're constantly moving and can't slow down.


your're a free man
You're a free spirit essentially.


but nothing will last
Everything is temporary and fleeting.


you will face the dead
One day, you'll encounter the end of your life.




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