Keep on Ridin'
Ride Through Life: Uriah Heep's Journey of Freedom
Lyrics
By tomorrow morning
Expressing the need to depart by the next morning.
At the early dawn
Referring to the early hours of the day.
I gotta hit the road
Conveying the urgency to leave.
So long lady
Bidding farewell to a lady.
Till another day, right now
Anticipating a reunion on another day.
I gotta be movin' on
Stating the need to continue the journey.
There's another town and
Highlighting the constant movement to different towns.
The singer needs a song
Emphasizing the singer's need for a new song.
I know you're on your own
Acknowledging the lady's independence while the singer is away.
I'll be back before too long
Assuring a prompt return.
I gotta do what I gotta do
Expressing determination to fulfill obligations.
And you know how
Hinting at a free-spirited nature.
My heart loves to run, I gotta ride
Describing the singer's inclination to travel and explore.
Keep on ridin'
Reiterating the theme of continuous travel.
Keep on ridin' now
Encouraging perseverance and endurance in the journey.
There's a city waiting
Describing a city awaiting the singer's arrival.
And a railroad station
Mentioning a familiar railroad station.
Where my face is known
Highlighting recognition in the city.
And an old hotel
Referring to a well-known hotel reminiscent of home.
That I know so well
Indicating a sense of comfort in the familiar surroundings.
It's a little bit like home
Describing the current circumstance as a bit like home.
It's a situation
Referring to the situation at hand.
Not of my own choosing
Stating that the current situation was not by personal choice.
And though a gamblin' man
Describing the viewpoint of a gambler who might see the singer as losing.
Would say that I was losing
Reaffirming the singer's initial intention to win.
I started out to win
Asserting determination to succeed despite challenges.
And I'll do it again
Expressing the singer's commitment to success again.
I'm never givin' in
Declaring resilience and refusal to give up.
'Cause if it comes down
Highlighting the importance of personal principles.
To my heart, or to my pride
Emphasizing a commitment to both heart and pride.
I'm gonna ride
Reiterating the determination to continue the journey.
Keep on ridin', keep on ridin'
Repeating the encouragement to persevere in the journey.
Keep on ridin', yeah
Reinforcing the message to keep moving forward.
Keep on ridin', keep on ridin'
Empty line.
And I know you say
Responding to a potential criticism or concern from another person.
I'm driftin', driftin' on a dream
Addressing the notion of drifting on a dream.
You'd better watch your step boy
Warning about potential pitfalls or misconceptions.
It may not be what it seems
Suggesting that appearances may be deceiving.
I just can't shake
Expressing difficulty in overcoming a persistent feeling.
This feeling here inside
Reaffirming the inner voice urging the singer to continue riding.
This heart of mine
Stating that the heart insists on continuing the journey.
Keeps tellin' me to ride, ride, ride
Concluding with a repeated emphasis on the imperative to ride.
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