Story Behind The Song
Using the bull rider scenario, the song relates to life and how each person faces what they must, and sometimes all it takes is follow through and pulling the hat down tight - then hanging on for the ride!
Song Description
Take the challenge, what ever is in front of you and make it work.The writer sends that message, along with a promise of hope and success.
| Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Cowboy |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Joyful |
Subject |
Determination, Philosophy |
| Similar Artists |
Tim Mcgraw, Garth Brooks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
HANG ON FOR THE RIDE @ 1996
4/4 Country-Rock-Train Beat
First Verse
Life's a box of chocolates you don't know what you get
You start out chasin' rainbows you wind up gettin' wet
Dreamin's got a way of stayin' with the young
There's always someone out there who's got a faster gun
Second Verse
The old bull rider swore that every word he said was true
He pointed to his buckle said back in ?82
I used to be the wildest thing you ever laid eyes on
Time has slowed me down some but the dreamer isn't gone
Chorus
Hang on ...hang on for the ride
You gotta find out what you?re made of
You gotta dig way down, way down deep inside
It only takes one little spark to start a ragin' fire
So pull your hat down tight and ...hang on for the ride
Third Verse
All the names are changin' but the faces stay the same
The only difference now is how they play the game
Losers die tryin' and winners try like hell
To stay a little longer in a game they know too well
Repeat Chorus
Tag
Pull your hat down tight And hang on for the ride
Lyrics by Wade Richardson