Thanks for the ride |
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 |
| Short Song Description: To all who have followed my life... |
| 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: 3:28 |
| Primary Genre: Country-Contemporary |
| Secondary Genre: - |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Language: English |
| Era: 2000 and later |