Terrible Ride
The Queenstons Lyrics
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At the side of the bed who extends his hand
I tell you I'll make you smile
I lurch over you and cough up black bile
You grip my palm so tight
But not too tight, you squeeze just right
It feels so good to give in
It's been a while, where's this feeling been?
Gonna take a terrible ride
Crawl through the darkness tonight
Alone and moving faster, faster
Speak to me, darling
While you claw at the sky
Alone and dying faster, faster
The lyrics of The Queenstons song "Terrible Ride" seem to allude to the idea of death, with the character in the song representing a grim reaper figure. The line "I am the laughing man at the side of the bed who extends his hand" suggests that the character is present at the moment of death, extending a hand to guide the individual towards the afterlife. The next lines "I tell you I'll make you smile, I lurch over you and cough up black bile" could represent the idea that death can seem like a relief from pain, but also comes with an unpleasant reality. The line "You grip my palm so tight, but not too tight, you squeeze just right" evokes the idea of accepting death willingly, but not too eagerly.
The chorus "Gonna take a terrible ride, crawl through the darkness tonight, alone and moving faster, faster" suggests a journey towards death, with the character guiding the individual towards their final destination. The line "speak to me, darling, while you claw at the sky, alone and dying faster, faster" implies that the individual is struggling against their fate, but the character is there to provide comfort and guidance. Ultimately, the lyrics of the song seem to accept death as an inevitable part of life, but with the reassurance that it is not an entirely lonely experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the laughing man
I am the one who brings happiness to people's lives but hides my own sadness
At the side of the bed who extends his hand
By your side, reaching out to help you
I tell you I'll make you smile
I promise to bring happiness to your life
I lurch over you and cough up black bile
I am sick and struggling but still trying to bring joy to you
You grip my palm so tight
You hold onto my hand for comfort and support
But not too tight, you squeeze just right
You know how to provide the right amount of support for me
It feels so good to give in
It's comforting to let go and rely on someone else
It's been a while, where's this feeling been?
It's been a long time since I've felt this loved and supported
Gonna take a terrible ride
Going through a difficult time
Crawl through the darkness tonight
Struggling through pain and uncertainty
Alone and moving faster, faster
Feeling isolated and overwhelmed, moving towards the unknown
Speak to me, darling
Asking for comfort and support from a loved one
While you claw at the sky
Feeling helpless and desperate
Alone and dying faster, faster
Feeling alone and helpless, with time slipping away quickly
Contributed by Parker P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vthestupidteratophile2401
I am the laughing man,
At the side of your bed who extends his hand
I tell you I’ll make you smile
I lurch over you and cough up black bile
You grip my palm so tight
But not too tight, you squeeze just right
It feels so good to give in
It’s been a while, where’s this feeling been?
Gonna take a terrible ride
Crawl through the darkness tonight
Alone and moving faster, faster
Speak to me darling while you claw at the sky
Alone and dying faster, faster
lmao I know I’m 3 years late but uhh here’s the lyrics
@ZanTheFox
There is a certain twisted flair his songs have. I'm almost scared to see what would happen if he had an animation team for music videos. I want it, but dread it at the same time. That's going to give you some freaky stuff, for sure.
@waynemane4794
...his?
@stashlessstalker
@@waynemane4794 Seriously? Gonna reply to a 6 year old comment with that?
@D0R1Wi
@@stashlessstalker seriously ? gonna reply to a reply to a 6 years old comment with that
@kittycity2001
NotDoriTOZ seriously?? gonna reply to a 6 year old comment with that
@spotscat4195
@@kittycity2001 seriously?? gonna reply to a 6 year old comment with that
@sansflowertale8731
I’ve been listening to this song for YEARS… something about this and a good rest of the album elicit such a strong and specific feeling that I can’t find in most other music. It’s such a nostalgic piece now, and it continues to hold up so well in the span of time❤
@lgbtqiarights
i miss emma’s more edgy and sinister stuff like this
@progect3548
don’t we all
but the modern stuff also slaps
@InnuendOwO
Definitely one of the best songs Renard's ever done.