NINE to 10 - The Ride Lyrics

I roamed the street with my usual pack of souls
Some bought, some sold
We bargained, we traded, we wasted away
We were left with ashes to hold

I cruised down the road to nowhere
Never bothering to add up the cost
I recklessly traveled the streets in my state
Unaware that lives would be lost

"Come on, let's take a ride"

I wheeled in the traffic of pleasure
The rush and the push; me and mine
I drove without a care, without direction
And I rolled through every stop sign

I laughed it up with my companions
"Live for the moment," we cried
I was oblivious to the inevitable crash
That would endanger those close by my side

"You better hold on"

I sped downhill past Mayhem
Heading for hell in a race
I found myself skidding out of control
It's then I prayed for God's grace

I gave Him control of my conveyance
And He answered my prayer timely said
"Thank You, Lord"
My course and destination were reversed
And He delivered me to Eden instead

Now I travel down the road of life
"Let's go"
And I'm mindful of the wreckage roadside
"Could have been me"
I note the signature plate that identifies the ruins
It's vanity, it lies with pride
"And so it goes"