Ride the Wind
Poison
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Hearts of fire Streets of stone Modern warriors Saddle iron horses of chrome Taste the wild Lick the wind Like something they never saw before Their jaws dropping to the floor Steel made of soul and sin Rebels born without a care (And the day he listens) Only to fly where eagles dare And the night she whispers Ride the wind Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun (Ride the wind) (Never coming back again) Ride the wind Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun Painted flesh Loyalty Humble pride Just as far as the eye can see Stories told Two old friends Of battle scars and lonely bars And nights the rain wouldn't end Here's to withered eyes wearing gypsy smiles (And the day he listens) Here's to lovely ladies and a million miles And the night she whispers Ride the wind Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun (Ride the wind) (Never coming back again) Ride the wind I'm still the bravest soul in sin Burning till the night is done Of all the truths and lies And stories of riders in the sky They say only the bravest try Where eagles and angels dare to fly Ride the wind Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun (Ride the wind) (Never coming back again) Ride the wind Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun Ride the wind Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun Ride the wind Never coming back again (Ride the wind) (Never coming back again) Ride the wind Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
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Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Ride the Wind" is a song by American rock band Poison. The band hailed from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and achieved major success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s.
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AlbumThe song features on their third studio album, "Flesh & Blood", released in 1990. This was one of their most successful albums, featuring a harder edge in sound than their previous records.
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SongwritersThe track was written by the band’s frontman, Bret Michaels, guitarist C.C. DeVille, and bass guitarist Bobby Dall. This showcases the collaborative effort the band members put into their songwriting.
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed commercial success following its release. It peaked at number #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #27 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks in the United States in 1991.
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Genre"Ride the Wind" is considered a Glam Metal song, a subgenre of heavy metal, which features pop-influenced hooks and guitar riffs, and borrows heavily from the fashion and image of 1970s glam rock.
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SingleIt was released as the third single from the album "Flesh & Blood" following "Unskinny Bop" and "Something to Believe In".
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Live PerformancesThis song became a live favorite for the band’s concert goers, and is often played in Poison’s live sets. This is due to its energetic, anthemic nature that encourages participation from the crowd.
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VideoThe music video for "Ride the Wind" features footage of Poison performing live. It showcased the band’s energetic stage performances and arena rock style.
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ReceptionThe track is known for its guitar solo, which is considered one of CC DeVille's best. It also often gets praised for its hard-hitting, yet melodic composition, aligning with the glam metal sound that Poison was known for.
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MeaningThe song is often interpreted as a metaphor for living life in a daring and adventurous way, much like the band's own lifestyle at that time. It reflects the spirit of freedom and rebellion, much suited to their rock n roll persona.
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