Ride Me Down Easy
Ride Me Down Easy: A Soulful Journey Through Life's Rugged Rodeo
Lyrics
The highway she's a-hotter than nine kinds of hell
The road is extremely hot, resembling a harsh environment.
The rides, they're as scarce as the rain
Transportation options are scarce, comparable to the rarity of rain.
When you're down to your last shuck with nothing to sell
When left with nothing valuable to sell and a meager existence.
And too far away from the train
Being far from assistance or relief, symbolized by the train.
Been a good month of Sundays and a guitar ago
A significant amount of time has passed, and experiences have accumulated.
Had a tall drink of yesterday's wine
Had a satisfying taste of the past, represented by yesterday's wine.
Left a long string of friends, some sheets in the wind
Left behind a trail of friends and perhaps some chaos.
And some satisfied women behind
Had relationships with content and fulfilled women.
Hey, ride me down easy, Lord, ride me on down?
Expresses a desire for an easy and smooth passage in life.
Leave word in the dust where I lay
Request to leave a message about the speaker's departure.
Say, "I'm easy come, easy go
Acceptance of a carefree and unpredictable life.
And easy to love when I stay"
Emphasizes being easy to love when staying in one place.
Put snow on the mountain, raised hell on the hill
Describes overcoming challenges and causing trouble.
I locked horns with the devil himself
Engaged in intense conflicts, possibly metaphorical battles.
Been a rodeo bum, a son of a gun
Experienced various lifestyles, including being a rodeo participant.
And a hobo with stars in his crown
Characterizes oneself as a wanderer with celestial recognition.
So, ride me down easy, Lord, ride me on down?
Reiteration of the desire for an easy and peaceful journey.
Leave word in the dust where I lay
Request to leave a message about the speaker's departure, repeated.
Say, "I'm easy come, easy go
Reaffirms the carefree and adaptable nature of the speaker.
And easy to love when I stay"
Reiterates being easy to love, especially when not moving.
Ride me down easy, Lord, ride me on down?
Final plea for a smooth and uncomplicated journey.
Mm
Closing sound, possibly a contemplative hum or sigh.
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