In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Late at night if you're lonely, girl
Love is overdue
The tiredness of a broken heart
Has cast its shadow on you
You're so tired of flirting
You want a love that's certain
You want a love that will last
Getting out harmful
From this accelerated romance
And I'll give love to you fast
I'll be your knight in shining amour
When you call my name I'll come to ease the pain
I'll ride the night like a black stallion, baby
I'll be bearing the torch to ignite your flames
Cause I'm a night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, I'll come for you in the night
Night rider, I'm gonna take you higher
Night rider
It's cold and you're shivering, baby
Nobody knows why you weep
The night has dealt you a dirty hand
I aint gonna let you sleep, no no no
I've come to comfort you, now
Yeah, I'm sure, I know how
To satisfy your needs
I've got my engine running
Oh no, girl, I'm coming
To make your night complete
I'll be your knight in shining amour
When you call my name I'll come to ease the pain
I'll ride the night like a black stallion, baby
I'll be bearing the torch to ignite your flames
Cause I'm a night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, I'll come for you in the night
Night rider, I'm gonna take you higher
Night rider, no one else can make you feel alright
Night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, I will come for you in the night
Night rider, I'm gonna take you higher
Night rider, ooh baby, please
Night rider, let me take it to the max, baby
Night rider, oh baby
Night rider, I will ride you through the night
Night rider, baby, let me, let me
I'll be your knight in shining amour
When you call my name I'll come to ease the pain
I'll ride the night like a black stallion, baby
I'll be bearing the torch to ignite your flames
Cause I'm a night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, I'll come for you in the night
Night rider, let me take you higher
Night rider, let me take it to the max, baby
Night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, let me take it high, baby
Night rider, let me do, do, let me get to you
Night rider, let me do, do, let me get to you
Night rider, let me do, do, let me get to you
Night rider, let me take it, baby
Love is overdue
The tiredness of a broken heart
Has cast its shadow on you
You're so tired of flirting
You want a love that's certain
You want a love that will last
Getting out harmful
From this accelerated romance
And I'll give love to you fast
I'll be your knight in shining amour
When you call my name I'll come to ease the pain
I'll ride the night like a black stallion, baby
I'll be bearing the torch to ignite your flames
Cause I'm a night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, I'll come for you in the night
Night rider, I'm gonna take you higher
Night rider
It's cold and you're shivering, baby
Nobody knows why you weep
The night has dealt you a dirty hand
I aint gonna let you sleep, no no no
I've come to comfort you, now
Yeah, I'm sure, I know how
To satisfy your needs
I've got my engine running
Oh no, girl, I'm coming
To make your night complete
I'll be your knight in shining amour
When you call my name I'll come to ease the pain
I'll ride the night like a black stallion, baby
I'll be bearing the torch to ignite your flames
Cause I'm a night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, I'll come for you in the night
Night rider, I'm gonna take you higher
Night rider, no one else can make you feel alright
Night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, I will come for you in the night
Night rider, I'm gonna take you higher
Night rider, ooh baby, please
Night rider, let me take it to the max, baby
Night rider, oh baby
Night rider, I will ride you through the night
Night rider, baby, let me, let me
I'll be your knight in shining amour
When you call my name I'll come to ease the pain
I'll ride the night like a black stallion, baby
I'll be bearing the torch to ignite your flames
Cause I'm a night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, I'll come for you in the night
Night rider, let me take you higher
Night rider, let me take it to the max, baby
Night rider, I'm a love provider
Night rider, let me take it high, baby
Night rider, let me do, do, let me get to you
Night rider, let me do, do, let me get to you
Night rider, let me do, do, let me get to you
Night rider, let me take it, baby
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Night Rider Lyrics as written by Boaz Watson Belinda G. Lipscomb
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