Lyric discussion by Gratefate 

Cover art for Ripple lyrics by Grateful Dead

Incredible song. Jerry really helps bring the lyrics to life. Long live the king.

"There is a road, no simple highway Between the dawn and the dark of night And if you go no one may follow That path is for your steps alone"

This part of the song is incredible; the whole song gives a freedom of choice, walk your own path, existentialist kind of feel, and I think this part is one of the most interesting and accurate interpritations of life in a lyric form. Genius.