My Ride or Die
Alex Wilson
Description
"My Ride or Die" is a soul-stirring Americana anthem, a testament to the enduring power of brotherhood. Rooted in the fertile ground of country-rock and singer-songwriter traditions, the song unfolds the story of two lifelong friends navigating the turbulent waters of life, their unwavering loyalty serving as a constant anchor. From youthful escapades building a rickety treehouse to facing the harsh realities of adulthood, the lyrics paint a poignant portrait of shared experiences, unwavering support, and the unspoken bond that transcends blood. The musical landscape blends warm acoustic textures with soaring electric guitar melodies, creating a soundscape that is both intimate and expansive, capturing the raw emotion and enduring spirit of true friendship.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] We were barely ten in that summer sun Building a treehouse with hammers we couldn't hold, one by one With stolen nails and splintered pine You drew a crooked skull-and-bones on that "No Girls Allowed" sign Swore an oath that we'd never break On a pocketknife blade for goodness sake Mixed a little blood with Coca-Cola Said, "Brother, now it's you and me against the world, ya know?" [Chorus] 'Cause you're my ride or die My no-questions-asked-kinda-promise You're my weather-any-storm kinda bond, to be honest My fistfights and my finish lines My shared secrets and a tank of gas My last call and my first amen The only brother I'd choose again and again Yeah, that ain't ever gonna change We're carved in stone, not written on a page [Verse 2] Years went by, we got some real-world scars Ended up trading that treehouse for the back of smoky bars I made some turns that were sharp and fast Woke up one morning behind shatterproof glass I made the one phone call you get to make Praying to God it wasn't too big a mistake You showed up with bail money and a crooked grin Didn't ask me where I'd gone, just "Where do we begin?" [Chorus] 'Cause you're my ride or die My no-questions-asked-kinda-promise You're my weather-any-storm kinda bond, to be honest My fistfights and my finish lines My shared secrets and a tank of gas My last call and my first amen The only brother I'd choose again and again Yeah, that ain't ever gonna change We're carved in stone, not written on a page [Bridge] Some brothers get a name passed down from their old man Something they gotta live up to, part of a plan We just got a bond we built from common ground Blood just makes you kin, but loyalty makes you found And I know sometimes I don't say it enough, But you're the realest thing I got when the times get tough. When I'm lost in the dark, you're the flicker of a light Showing me the way through the darkest of nights. [Instrumental Break] (Guitar solo - building intensity) [Chorus] Yeah, you're my ride or die My no-questions-asked-kinda-promise You're my weather-any-storm kinda bond, to be honest My fistfights and my finish lines My shared secrets and a tank of gas My last call and my first amen The only brother I'd choose again and again Yeah, that ain't ever gonna change We're carved in stone, not written on a page [Outro] My ride or die... Yeah... My ride or die... 'Til the wheels fall off... And even then, brother, I'll be there. Yeah, I'll be there.