It’s a rare artist whose music appeals to both discerning roots music fans … Read Full Bio ↴It’s a rare artist whose music appeals to both discerning roots music fans and mainstream country lovers. Kerrville New Folk finalist Zane Williams is making a name for himself as one of these special singer-songwriters by receiving recognition at the Kerrville, Telluride, and Merlefest festivals as well as making fans among today’s top Nashville A&R executives.

The Abilene, TX native honed his songwriting and performing skills on the road by playing as a coffeehouse artist at over 500 colleges and universities nationwide. His indie release Hurry Home in 2006 resulted in a John Lennon “Song of the Year” award, a publishing deal with americana powerhouse Big Yellow Dog Music, and a soon-to-be-released single on Sony/BMG artist Jason Michael Carroll’s newest album.

Back in Texas after nine years in Nashville, Zane continues to make great music---on his own terms---that will delight roots music and mainstream country fans alike.

“Hurry Home” upcoming single for RCA artist Jason Michael Carroll
2008 “Lennon Award” winner in John Lennon Song Contest
$20,000 “Song of the Year” winner in John Lennon Song Contest
Grand Prize winner of CMT/Nashville Songwriter’s Association Song Contest
Kerrville New Folk Finalist
International Acoustic Music Awards winner, Country/Bluegrass category
Runner up for Campus Activities Magazine “Best Small Venue Artist”
Merlefest Chris Austin Song Contest winner in both “Country” and “General” categories
Telluride Troubador Runner-Up
Nashville Grammy Showcase Finalist
Has opened for George Jones, John Michael Montgomery, Josh Gracin, and Chris Cagle

Ride With Me
Zane Williams Lyrics

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You can hear my engine hummin' comin' rumblin' up the road
And I know when you meet me at the fenceline in the sunshine
You'll be lookin' fine in your bandana and your blue jeans
Baby would you ride with me

Climb up in the seat, put your bare feet up, tap along to the radio
Girl we can go kick around downtown with the top down
We can follow this county road wherever it leads

Baby would you ride with me

Take my hand, say I do
I wanna go down this road with you
High and low, thick and thin
Forever's just around the bend
And we'll be right where we wanna be
Baby would you ride with me

You know, life is a bull when the gate gets pulled and we'd better be holdin' on tight
It's a roller coaster flippin' over, it's a sailboat on the tide of a wide open sea
Baby would you ride with me

Take my hand, say I do
I wanna go down this road with you
High and low, thick and thin
Forever's just around the bend
And we'll be right where we wanna be
Baby would you ride with me

I've been thinkin' all day that if life is a highway we all travel on
The one that I wanna see in the seat sittin' with me
When I make these dreams come true
Is you, it's you, and it feels so fine when you

Take my hand and say I do
I wanna go down this road with you
High and low, thick and thin
Forever's just around the bend
And we'll be right where we wanna be
Baby would you ride with me

Baby would you take a ride with me

Overall Meaning

"Ride with Me" by Zane Williams is a song that embodies the road trip spirit, with its lyrics describing the thrill of setting off on an adventure with a loved one in tow. The opening lines of the song - "you can hear my engine hummin' comin' rumblin' up the road" - set the tone for the excitement and anticipation that the singer feels as he approaches his destination. He knows that his partner will be waiting for him at the fenceline in the sunshine, looking beautiful in her bandana and blue jeans. The singer invites his partner to join him on his journey, asking her if she would like to ride with him. He promises her that they will have a great time together, cruising down county roads with the radio playing, or exploring downtown streets with the top down. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of love and commitment in the face of life's challenges, and the need to hold on tight and stick together through thick and thin.

The song's message is a universal one, which is why it has struck a chord with so many listeners - after all, who doesn't love a good road trip? "Ride with Me" is a romantic and playful ode to the freedom that comes with hitting the open road, and the joy of sharing that adventure with someone you love. It's a song about making memories and enjoying the journey, no matter where it takes you.

Line by Line Meaning

You can hear my engine hummin' comin' rumblin' up the road
My vehicle is making a loud noise as I approach.

And I know when you meet me at the fenceline in the sunshine
I am confident that you will be waiting for me by the fence when I arrive.

You'll be lookin' fine in your bandana and your blue jeans
You will be dressed in a way that makes you look attractive.

Baby would you ride with me
I want to know if you would like to take a ride with me.

Climb up in the seat, put your bare feet up, tap along to the radio
You should sit in the passenger seat, put your feet up, and enjoy the music together.

Girl we can go kick around downtown with the top down
We can enjoy driving with the roof down in the city.

We can follow this county road wherever it leads
We can explore the countryside by driving aimlessly.

Take my hand, say I do
I want you to commit to this journey with me and agree to travel together.

I wanna go down this road with you
I want to go on this road trip with you by my side.

High and low, thick and thin
No matter what the journey throws at us, we will ride through together.

Forever's just around the bend
Our future together is just waiting for us to continue on this road.

And we'll be right where we wanna be
Together we will be in the place we want to be.

You know, life is a bull when the gate gets pulled and we'd better be holdin' on tight
Life can be unpredictable and dangerous, and we need to hold on tight to each other.

It's a roller coaster flippin' over, it's a sailboat on the tide of a wide open sea
Life is full of ups and downs, but we can navigate it like a sailboat on open waters.

I've been thinkin' all day that if life is a highway we all travel on
I have been considering all day that life is a journey that everyone goes through.

The one that I wanna see in the seat sittin' with me
The person I want to see riding with me on this journey is you.

When I make these dreams come true
When we achieve our life goals together.

Is you, it's you, and it feels so fine when you
It is you that I want to be with, and it feels great when you are by my side.

Baby would you take a ride with me
Would you like to go on a journey with me, baby?

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