The Stone Roses released their second album, Second Coming, in 1994, which received mixed reviews. The group soon disbanded after several line-up changes throughout the supporting tour, which began with Reni departing in early 1995, followed by Squire in April 1996. Brown and Mani dissolved the remains of the group in October 1996 following their appearance at Reading Festival.
Following much intensified media speculation, the Stone Roses called a press conference on 18 October 2011 to announce that the band had reunited and would perform a reunion world tour in 2012, including three homecoming shows in Heaton Park, Manchester. Plans to record a third album in the future were also floated but only two singles were released. In June 2012, Chris Coghill, the writer of a new film which is set during the Stone Roses 1990 Spike Island show, revealed that the band "have at least three or four new tracks recorded". In June 2013, a documentary about the band's reformation directed by Shane Meadows and titled The Stone Roses: Made of Stone was released.
In 2016, the Stone Roses released their first new material in two decades. The band members continued to tour until June 2017, at which point cryptic remarks by Brown indicated the band had split again, which was later confirmed in a 2019 interview with Squire.
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Studio albums
The Stone Roses (1989)
Second Coming (1994)
Ride On
The Stone Roses Lyrics
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Tie me tightly to your bed
Ride on, lady, I'm your monkey
Yes, the organ grinder's getting wet
Oh you're still filthy dragged on the sand of another mans land
Another man riding on another man's dream
If I call on our beautiful
I may issue
I don't want to miss you
I don't want to diss you
I don't want to miss you
But you're on my list, you
I put you on my list, you
Way down deep dark and funky
Tie me tightly to your bed
Ride on, lady, I'm your monkey
Yes, the organ grinder's getting wet
You're still filthy dragged on the sand of another mans land
Another man riding on another man's dream
Singing for doorways and begging for light
My lock hears the strike
It's alright
It's just I caught you playing with the light
I may issue
I don't want to miss you
Not going to miss you
I don't want to miss you
I put you on my list, you
I put you on my list, you
If I call on our beautiful
I may issue
I don't want to miss you
I come here to bliss you
I don't want to miss you
I put you on my list, you
I put you on my list, you
(this is the b-side to Ten Storey Love Song)
The Stone Roses' song "Ride On" is a sultry and almost hypnotic track that captures the essence of a lover's plea. The lyrics are laden with metaphors and imagery that suggest a raw sensuality, like the lines "Way down deep dark and funky, Tie me tightly to your bed" and "Ride on, lady, I'm your monkey, Yes, the organ grinder's getting wet." The singer is willingly submitting to his lover's desires, and as the organ grinder gets wet, it's a vivid sexual reference that adds to the intensity of the song.
The song also touches on themes of betrayal and infidelity, as seen in the lines "You're still filthy dragged on the sand of another man's land, Another man riding on another man's dream" and "Singing for doorways and begging for light, My lock hears the strike, It's alright, It's just I caught you playing with the light." These verses are filled with pain and angst, as the singer is grappling with the reality that their lover has betrayed them. But even in the midst of the heartache, there's an unshakeable desire to keep their lover close, as evident in repetitive lines "I don't want to miss you, I put you on my list, you."
Overall, "Ride On" is a haunting and deeply emotive song that features rich lyrical imagery and mesmerizing instrumentation. Its poeticism and rawness make it a standout among The Stone Roses' discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Way down deep dark and funky
In a place far beneath the surface of society, where things are twisted and unconventional.
Tie me tightly to your bed
I am willing to surrender myself completely to your passion and desires.
Ride on, lady, I'm your monkey
I will do whatever you command, even if it makes me feel like a subordinate or a beast.
Yes, the organ grinder's getting wet
The sexual tension is getting stronger and more intense.
Oh you're still filthy dragged on the sand of another mans land
You are still tainted with the shame and guilt of being used and discarded by others.
Another man riding on another man's dream
Somebody else is reaping the rewards and benefits of someone else's hard work and ambition.
If I call on our beautiful
If I try to reach for something pure, perfect and divine.
I may issue
I may stumble, hesitate or falter in my pursuit.
I don't want to miss you
I don't want to let go of the chance to experience your love and beauty.
I don't want to diss you
I don't want to insult or offend you in any way.
But you're on my list, you
But you are still someone I want and desire.
I put you on my list, you
I have made a note, a commitment and a promise to myself to pursue you.
Singing for doorways and begging for light
Making music and searching for meaning and enlightenment.
My lock hears the strike
My heart is moved and touched by the sound of your voice and your presence.
It's alright
It's okay, everything will work out in the end.
It's just I caught you playing with the light
I sense that you are teasing or tempting me with your beauty and radiance.
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shaunography
I agree that it's not a perfect tracklist. I always thought the first five flowed well though, so here's mine:
1. Breaking Into Heaven
2. Driving South
3. Ten Storey Love Song
4. Daybreak
5. Your Star Will Shine
6. Tightrope
7. Groove Harder
8. Ride On
9. Tears
10. Love Spreads
John Harvey
If this was on the Second Coming album it'd be one of the strongest tracks. The bass in otherwise quiet sections should be louder, it's excellent bass melody in parts. Musically still good don't get me wrong. One of the lesser known, and under-rated tracks by the band.
Jay Warren
Seriously underrated, should have been done live
Completed it m8
It was in London academy 1996, John only plays the riff tho
paulph12002
I bought this single in 1995, still have it somewhere. This track is better than much of what's on The Second Coming.
Robert Paul Corless
Agreed
Rich
Wish the second coming b-sides were on Spotify
Andrew Barclay
Geffen had the rights to this didn't they. Dunno why The Second Coming singles arent on Spotify.
GNRnin89
It's incredible how this track and Moses are on the same single... they are so different from the A-Side Ten Storey Love Song!! Love each of them: 3 great, GREAT songs!!
mansleg1
When the guitar solo plays at 2:35, sing this to yourself:
I know mine, mine know me, I can sail upon your sea
I can sail upon your sea so easy, she knows you can't see me.
Champion Sound Records
Well spotted