Magic Carpet Ride
The Crystal Method Vs. Steppenwolf Lyrics


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I like to dream, yes, yes
Right between the sound machine
On a cloud of sound I drift in the night
Any place it goes is right
Goes far, flies near
To the stars away from here

Well, you don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me, little girl
On a magic carpet ride

Well, you don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free

Close your eyes, girl
Look inside, girl
Let the sound take you away

Last night I hold Aladdin's lamp
And so I wished that I could stay
Before the thing could answer me
Well, someone came and took the lamp away
I looked around, a lousy candle's all I found

Well, you don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me, little girl
On a magic carpet ride

Well, you don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free

Close your eyes, girl
Look inside, girl
Let the sound take you away

You don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me, little girl
On a magic carpet ride

Well, you don't know what we can see




Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Magic Carpet Ride" by The Crystal Method Vs. Steppenwolf are an invitation to a journey of self-discovery and freedom through music. The line "I like to dream, yes, yes" sets the tone for the song as an introspective exploration. The dream-like quality of the lyrics is reinforced by the reference to a "cloud of sound" and the idea of drifting in the night.


The chorus of the song is an invitation to the listener to join the singer on this journey: "Why don't you come with me, little girl, On a magic carpet ride." The use of the word "little girl" is not intended to be condescending but rather to convey a sense of playfulness and invitation. By inviting the listener to share their dreams, the singer suggests that fantasy can be a means of escape and a way to set oneself free.


The second verse of the song references Aladdin's lamp and again reinforces the idea of fantasy and escape. However, the abrupt interruption of the fantasy with the loss of the lamp also suggests that there are limits to what one can achieve through mere imagination. In the end, the song encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and let the music take them wherever it may lead.


Line by Line Meaning

I like to dream, yes, yes
The singer enjoys dreaming and is excited to share their experience with the listener.


Right between the sound machine
The singer's dreams take place in a world where technology and music are intertwined.


On a cloud of sound I drift in the night
The singer's dreams transport them to a tranquil and peaceful state.


Any place it goes is right
The artist believes their dreams will lead them to the right path and outcome.


Goes far, flies near
The artist's dreams can take them anywhere, even if it seems out of reach.


To the stars away from here
The singer's dreams can take them to a place far beyond their current reality.


Well, you don't know what we can find
The singer believes that there are infinite possibilities and opportunities in the world.


Why don't you come with me, little girl
The artist invites the listener to join them on their journey of discovery and exploration.


On a magic carpet ride
The artist's journey is a metaphorical representation of excitement, discovery, and adventure.


Well, you don't know what we can see
The artist emphasizes the idea that there are endless possibilities to explore and discover in life.


Why don't you tell your dreams to me
The singer encourages the listener to share their own dreams and desires so that they can work together to achieve them.


Fantasy will set you free
The artist believes that allowing oneself to explore their imagination and creativity can lead to a sense of liberation.


Close your eyes, girl
The singer is encouraging the listener to let go of their physical surroundings and focus on their internal thoughts and feelings.


Look inside, girl
The singer wants the listener to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions to better understand themselves.


Let the sound take you away
The singer suggests that focusing on the music and allowing oneself to be taken by its rhythm and melody can lead to a calming and relaxing experience.


Last night I hold Aladdin's lamp
The artist had a dream where they found and held Aladdin's magical lamp.


And so I wished that I could stay
The artist wanted to stay in their dream world forever.


Before the thing could answer me
The singer was interrupted before they could make their wish or receive a response from the lamp.


Well, someone came and took the lamp away
The singer's dream was interrupted by an external force or distraction that caused them to wake up.


I looked around, a lousy candle's all I found
After waking up, the artist was disappointed to have lost their magical dream world and returned to reality.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Kay, Rushton John Moreve

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Comments from YouTube:

@StelyDn

I just heard this remix on "Rookie Blue" rerun.... I am impressed.

@nobrainer22tx

1st song is the Philip Steir remix for the movie "Go" in 1999. It is not by the Chemical Brothers, Crystal Method or Fatboy Slim. The correct title is "Magic Carpet Ride (Steir's Mix)" – Philip Steir

@mscloudherder329

Heidi Price ...I remember when this cover came out and it’s The Chemical Brothers

@MegaBluehell

love the oldies made into newbies lol

@kimwilliams4951

1:41 Nice!

@Mythical6255

I saw that you had Katrina as the thumbnail

@kimwilliams4951

2:30 Get Down!

@MrRossHartman

"Magic Carpet Ride" NOT remixed by Crystal Method. See "Go" soundtrack from 1999 to credit Philip Steir.

@Bernard-zb5sx

Bah frickin mic sts tragedy

@Bernard-zb5sx

don't disturb the ocean floor

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