One More Ride
Wanderlust Echoes: Marty Stuart's Journey in 'One More Ride'
Lyrics
I long for a trip, I don't need no grip, I'm takin' one more ride
I have a strong desire for a journey, and I don't require any attachments; I'm embarking on one final journey.
Way out there in the prairie air, I guess it's in my hide
In the open prairie air, it's a natural inclination for me; it's ingrained in my nature.
For the clickity-clack of the railroad track is callin'
The rhythmic sound of the railroad track is beckoning or calling me.
If a man can know where the Santa Fe goes, when she gets under steam
If a person can understand the destination of the Santa Fe train when it's powered by steam.
And the big loud bell that bongs farewell, could hear her whistle scream
The loud bell signaling departure and the piercing whistle as the train leaves.
He's bound to go where there ain't no snow a-fallin'
He's compelled to go where there's no snow falling.
One more ride
Expressing the desire for one more journey.
One more ride
Reiterating the longing for one more journey.
I miss the gloom, of the pale white moon that seemed to know my name
I miss the somber atmosphere created by the pale white moon that seemed to recognize me.
And the tumbleweed, where the prairie dog feed, I miss them just the same
Expressing nostalgia for the tumbleweed and prairie dog feeding grounds, all missed equally.
They're all a part of the song of heart I'm singin'
All these elements are integral to the heartfelt song being sung.
I recall the tune that I sang to the moon, and it seemed to make it smile
Recalling a melody sung to the moon that brought joy to it.
And I rode away at the close of day and stayed so long in a while
Departing at the end of the day, staying away for an extended period.
But I long to be where the memory is ringin'
Expressing a strong desire to be where memories linger.
One more ride
Reiterating the desire for one more journey.
One more ride
Emphasizing the persistent longing for one more journey.
As the years go by I wonder why I long to leave my home
Questioning the reason behind the persistent desire to leave home as the years pass.
And to hit the trail of the iron rail away out there alone
Expressing the inclination to follow the path of the iron rail alone.
But my heart will sigh, 'til I know that I am leavin'
The heart will remain discontent until the departure is certain.
If I don't come back on a one-way track way down in Mexico
If I don't return on a one-way track, it implies heading far away, possibly to Mexico.
You can find me there or any old where that tumbleweed will grow
You can find me anywhere that the tumbleweed grows.
It's goodbye now, you'll never know I'm grieving
Saying goodbye, and the sorrow of departure will remain unknown.
One more ride
Expressing the desire for one more journey.
One more ride
Repeating the intense desire for one more journey.
One more ride
Repeating the strong desire for one more journey.
One more ride
Emphasizing the persistent longing for one more journey.
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