Ticket To Ride
The Fifth Dimension Lyrics

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I think I'm gonna be sad,
I think it's today, yeah.
The girl that's driving me mad,
Is going away.
She's got a ticket to ride,
She's got a ticket to ride,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.

She said that living with me,
is bringing her down yeah.
For she would never be free
When I was around.
She's got a ticket to ride,
She's got a ticket to ride,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.
I don't know why she's riding so high,
She ought to think twice,
She ought to do right by me.
Before she gets to saying goodbye,
She ought to think twice,
She ought to do right by me.
I think I'm gonna be sad,
I think it's today yeah.
The girl that's driving me mad
Is going away, yeah.
She's got a ticket to ride,
She's got a ticket to ride,

She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.

Overall Meaning

The Fifth Dimension's "Ticket to Ride" is a song about a man who believes that the woman he is in love with is leaving him. He expresses his sadness and frustration towards the situation, especially since he believes that his love is sacrificing their relationship for her freedom. The song speaks to the universal experience of heartache and failed relationships, which many can relate to.

Through the lyrics, it is clear that the man is deeply concerned with the woman's decision to leave him. He believes that she is making the wrong decision, exemplified through the lyrics "She ought to think twice, She ought to do right by me, Before she gets to saying goodbye." The man is confused as to why the woman is so excited to leave him, particularly when the song highlights the joy of having a "ticket to ride." Overall, the song highlights the complicated dynamics present in many romantic relationships, particularly when someone feels trapped and in need of freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

I think I'm gonna be sad,
I have a feeling that I am going to be sad

I think it's today, yeah.
I believe that it will happen today

The girl that's driving me mad,
The girl that is bothering me

Is going away.
Is leaving

She's got a ticket to ride,
She has a ticket to leave

But she don't care.
But she does not care about leaving me behind

She said that living with me,
She told me that living with me

is bringing her down yeah.
is making her unhappy

For she would never be free
She believes that she would never be free

When I was around.
As long as I am with her

I don't know why she's riding so high,
I do not understand why she is so excited to leave