Nobody Rides for Free

Paying the Toll of Dreams: Nobody Rides for Free by Blackfoot
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Lyrics

How long have I been walkin' this road

Expressing a sense of weariness and questioning the duration of the journey.

These feelings are getting old

Indicating that the emotions experienced along the journey have become tiresome.

I need a different pace

Desiring a change in the pace of life or circumstances.

Move on to another place

Expressing a wish to move on to a different location or situation.

But be careful who you borrow from,

Warning about the consequences of borrowing, suggesting potential complications.


Nobody rides for free

Emphasizing the idea that nobody gets a free ride; there is a cost or price for everything.

I'm livin' my dream

Stating the singer is living their dream, possibly despite challenges or costs.

Nobody rides for free

Reiterating that there are no free rides and one must pay a price.

You have to pay to see

Highlighting the necessity of payment to experience or witness something.

If you want to catch a ride with me.

Setting a condition for those who want to accompany the singer - payment is required.


Where I'm comin' from

Acknowledging uncertainty about the singer's origin and destination, creating mystery.

And where I'm headed to

Reiterating the mystery surrounding the singer's past and future.

Are questions I can't answer for you

Admitting the inability to provide answers to certain questions about life's journey.

Well I don't feel like talkin'

Expressing a reluctance to engage in conversation at the moment.

And it damn sure beats walkin'

Suggesting that riding is preferable to walking, emphasizing the convenience of a ride.

Let me take you for a ride

Inviting someone to join the singer for a ride, indicating a willingness to share the journey.

You can pay another time.

Offering the option to delay payment for the ride until a later time.


But the storm keeps a comin'

Acknowledging the presence of challenges or difficulties that persist.

Just gotta get away

Expressing a strong desire to escape or find relief from the ongoing challenges.

Better watch where your runnin'

Advising caution in choosing the path of escape, suggesting potential dangers.


Nobody rides for free

Reiterating the theme that nothing is free; there is a cost to escaping challenges.

I'm livin' my dream

Reaffirming the singer's commitment to living their dream despite the associated costs.

Nobody rides for free

Restating the principle that one must pay a price; there are no free rides.

You have to pay to see

Emphasizing the requirement of payment to witness or be part of the singer's journey.

If you want to catch a ride with me.

Setting the condition that those who want to accompany the singer must pay.


Now all I need is a little more time

Expressing a need for more time, possibly to deal with challenges or make decisions.

When things get crazy

Advising that in chaotic situations, one must be willing to cross boundaries or take risks.

You gotta cross that line

Emphasizing the inevitability of facing challenges and overcoming obstacles.

But the storm keeps a comin'

Reiterating the presence of ongoing challenges that require escape or resolution.

Just gotta get away

Expressing the urgency to find relief or escape from the persisting challenges.

Better watch where your runnin'

Repeating the caution about the potential dangers of the chosen path.

'Cause nobody rides for free.

Restating the overarching theme that nobody gets a free ride in life.

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