Song Description
To all who have followed my life...
| Song Length |
3:28 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"Thanks for the Ride"
Uptempo Country Rock Anthem - Written by Yves Stilmant © 2025
Verse 1
I still hear the crowd before the lights
Boots on boards, heart racing high
Strings in tune, that first downbeat
Like a fire running wild inside of me
From smoky bars to county fairs
Y'all showed up, and I was there
Every shout, every tear
You made this boy feel like a pioneer
Pre-Chorus
Now these hands don't play the same
But that rhythm's still burnin' in my veins
Chorus
So thanks for the ride, thanks for the cheers
For the songs you sang, and the ringing in my ears
For the late-night roads, for the busted amps
For the dancers on the floor and the ones who never danced
I felt alive under neon skies
Yeah, you were the reason I came alive
I gave you my soul, you gave me the time
Thanks for the ride
Verse 2
There were nights I couldn't hear myself
But I could feel your hearts like a living bell
You knew the words before the lines
Turned a melody into something mine
And when the lights would fade to black
I carried every clap on my back
Even now I can close my eyes
And I'm back there, feelin' amplified
Pre-Chorus
Can't hold a chord like I used to do
But I still hold on -- to all of you
Chorus
So thanks for the ride, thanks for the nights
For the busted strings and the stage spotlights
For the handshakes, hugs, and worn-out shoes
For makin' me feel like I could never lose
You gave me wings, I gave my pride
Together we turned the tide
I gave you my songs, you gave me the high
Thanks for the ride
[guitar solo Brad Paisley style 16 bars]
Bridge
And if I could do it all again
I'd take that stage without regret
'Cause every soul that stood and stayed
Helped build the man I am today
Final Chorus
So thanks for the ride, thanks for the years
For the calloused hands and the heartfelt tears
Though the stage is quiet, and I sit aside
You still echo in this heart of mine
And if I never play another line --
Just know you gave me the best of times
I lived it full, with nothing to hide
Thanks... for the ride