Take a Ride
The Isley Brothers · Other Songs - The Isley Brothers
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(listen baby) You need direction,love and affection Someone to be there a man that truly cares put your trust in me and i will set you free i know of a better place and i happen to be going that way
Chorus:Take a ride with me baby on a highway that leads to love come with me sealing free under the skyway just both of us(repeat)
Relax injoy the ride cause soon we will be there leave troubles way behide cause joy is waiting there so hold on to my hand picture us on and island makin love under pouring rain you and me will be like cast away
Chorus:Take a ride with me baby on a highway that leads to love come with me sealing free under the skyway just both of us(repeat)
Soon we'll reach our dystany once we're there we'll know we're free your body screaming as we lay girl let love take us away
Chorus:Take a ride with me baby on a highway that leads to love come with me sealing free under the skyway just both of us(repeat3x)
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(listen baby) You need direction,love and affection Someone to be there a man that truly cares put your trust in me and i will set you free i know of a better place and i happen to be going that way
Chorus:Take a ride with me baby on a highway that leads to love come with me sealing free under the skyway just both of us(repeat)
Relax injoy the ride cause soon we will be there leave troubles way behide cause joy is waiting there so hold on to my hand picture us on and island makin love under pouring rain you and me will be like cast away
Chorus:Take a ride with me baby on a highway that leads to love come with me sealing free under the skyway just both of us(repeat)
Soon we'll reach our dystany once we're there we'll know we're free your body screaming as we lay girl let love take us away
Chorus:Take a ride with me baby on a highway that leads to love come with me sealing free under the skyway just both of us(repeat3x)
music fades...........]
Take a Ride - The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers delivered "Take a Ride" as a quintessential example of their mid-to-late era soul and R&B sound, characterized by lush harmonies and driving rhythms. As part of their extensive discography, the track exemplifies the group's signature blend of gospel-inflected vocals and polished production that defined their catalog during the 1970s and beyond. The song reflects the band's ability to craft upbeat, danceable tracks that balanced commercial appeal with their distinctive musical identity. It stands as a testament to their enduring influence on the genre, showcasing their mastery of songwriting and arrangement within the framework of classic American soul music.