The Ride Lyrics

I roamed the street with my usual pack of souls

Some bought, some sold

We bargained, we traded, we wasted away

We were left with ashes to hold

I cruised down the road to nowhere

Never bothering to add up the cost

I recklessly traveled the streets in my state

Unaware that lives would be lost

"Come on, let's take a ride"

I wheeled in the traffic of pleasure

The rush and the push; me and mine

I drove without a care, without direction

And I flew through every stop sign

I laughed it up with my companions

"Live for the moment," we cried

I was oblivious to the inevitable crash

That would endanger those close by my side

"You better hold on"

I sped downhill past Mayhem

Heading for hell in a race

"Oh my"

I found myself skidding out of control

It's then I prayed for God's grace

I gave Him control of my conveyance

And He answered my prayer timely said

"Thank You, Lord"

My course and destination were reversed

And He delivered me to Eden instead

Now I travel down the road of life

"Let's go"

And I'm mindful of the wreckage roadside

"Could have been me"

I note the signature plate that identifies the ruins

It's vanity, it lies with pride

"And so it goes"