All part of the ride |
Lyrics"All Part of the Ride"(Alt: "The Life I Lived," "What a Man Learns," or "Never Just a Job") Written and Composed by Yves Stilmant © 2025 Verse 1A I've cleaned up messes that I didn't make Stayed up all night just for someone's sake Worked my hands 'til they cracked and bled Still tucked my daughters into bed Verse 1B Paid my dues in quiet ways Bit my tongue more times than I can say Held my wife when the storms came in Made mistakes, then tried again Pre-Chorus It ain't a cross, it ain't a chain It's just the heart behind my name Not a duty, not a debt Just a life I won't forget Chorus It's the bills, the tears, the overtime The Sunday laughs, the uphill climb It's the joy and mess all side by side It's not always easy -- but it's mine Every scar, every mile Is all part of the ride Verse 2A Lost a few friends along the way Learned who'd leave and who would stay Said goodbye to dreams I knew But found a few that still came true Verse 2B Watched my girls become their own Found some peace when I was alone Fell apart and pulled it back Got no map -- just stayed on track Pre-Chorus There's no manual, no clear plan Just a worn and grateful man Ain't no crown, but still I stand With dirt and music on my hands Chorus It's the fights, the hugs, the sleepless nights The wedding dance, the morning light It's the songs I sing to ease my mind It's not always perfect -- but it's mine Every scar, every mile Is all part of the ride Bridge And when it's time to close the door I'll know what I was livin' for Not for fame, not for pride But for love that stayed alive Final Chorus It's the pain, the peace, the long goodbyes The quiet hope in tired eyes It's the truth I never tried to hide This was my story -- and it's mine Every scar, every mile It's all part of the ride Outro Yeah, it's all part of the ride Still drivin' with my heart open wide |
| Short Song Description: Lesson of life...mine... |
| Lyric Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Music Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Producer Credits: Lumiere Soundworks/Audio Alchemy Productions |
| Publisher Credits: Groove Tattoo Publishing |
| Performance Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Song Length: 3:13 |
| Primary Genre: Country-Contemporary |
| Secondary Genre: - |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Language: English |
| Era: 2000 and later |