The Ride, Curious on what you all think... Options

[World Dreamer]

Is it me or has Ed completely become whoever he is talking to in The Ride? Or did I just completely misunderstand the song?

This post has been edited by World Dreamer: Jul 26 2012, 3:56 pm

[Badman]

I think he honestly believes he is a christian but is really hesitant to make the complete jump over to the god side because he fears it will alienate the fans. The problem is that Ed has run out of things that inspire him and this is the only thing he has to sing about. He wants to continue providing for his family and keeps doing things to maintain his way of life. First, he asks for a lead singer's bonus. Second, he jettisons his band so that no one will argue with him. Third, he milks the live name and takes any venue that will accept him.

He is producing piss-poor music without any real passion or magic. What we are witnessing here is a man getting increasingly desperate and short sighted in an attempt to maintain his standard of living.

Good thread so far.

[OutToDry]

I think he honestly believes he is a christian but is really hesitant to make the complete jump over to the god side because he fears it will alienate the fans. The problem is that Ed has run out of things that inspire him and this is the only thing he has to sing about. He wants to continue providing for his family and keeps doing things to maintain his way of life. First, he asks for a lead singer's bonus. Second, he jettisons his band so that no one will argue with him. Third, he milks the live name and takes any venue that will accept him.

He is producing piss-poor music without any real passion or magic. What we are witnessing here is a man getting increasingly desperate and short sighted in an attempt to maintain his standard of living.

Good thread so far.

Stellar!!