Story Behind The Song
Out west, back east. It doesn't matter where I am, as long as I can see you every now and then.
Song Description
Come on cowboy, you've been riding solo in the desert for too long now. You're getting older and the desert just gets longer. I don't want you to settle down, just take a break.
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Cool |
Subject |
Relationship, Unrequited Love |
| Similar Artists |
Jewel, Lucinda Williams |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Grey Rider
© 2003 Elisabeth Golden
Oh, grey rider, come to me.
In your shadow this gold desert just gets longer.
Stand beside her, and you?ll see.
Hollow roots upon your branches make you stronger.
Chorus
I?m not asking for your kingdom,
I don?t want to make you mine.
Would it kill you just for once,
To see me smile?
Lay your burdens on my mantle,
Plant your troubles on my vine.
Could you ride upon my trail,
For one more mile.
Oh, grey rider, can?t you see.
You can lead your horse to water, she?s not drinking.
Stand beside her, and you?ll see.
All I?m asking is no more than what you?re thinking.
Chorus
Oh, grey rider, come to me.
In your shadow this gold desert just gets longer.
Stand beside her, and you?ll see.
Hollow roots upon your branches make you stronger.
Chorus