Magic Carpet Ride
Magic Carpet Ride

Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride Lyrics

Rock
Oct 2, 1995
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Magic Carpet Ride Music Video

Magic Carpet Ride Lyrics

I like to dream, yes, yes
Right between the sound machine
On a cloud of sound I drift in the night
Any place it goes is right
Goes far, flies near
To the stars away from here

Well, you don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me, little girl
On a magic carpet ride

Well, you don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free

Close your eyes, girl
Look inside, girl
Let the sound take you away

Last night I hold Aladdin's lamp
And so I wished that I could stay
Before the thing could answer me
Well, someone came and took the lamp away
I looked around, a lousy candle's all I found

Well, you don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me, little girl
On a magic carpet ride

Well, you don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free

Close your eyes, girl
Look inside, girl
Let the sound take you away

You don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me, little girl
On a magic carpet ride

Well, you don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free

Writer(s): John Kay, Rushton John Moreve
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. In what year was 'Magic Carpet Ride' by Steppenwolf released?

    'Magic Carpet Ride' was released in 1968 as the lead single from Steppenwolf's second album, The Second.

  2. Who wrote 'Magic Carpet Ride'?

    'Magic Carpet Ride' was written by John Kay and Rushton Moreve of Steppenwolf.

  3. What inspired John Kay to write the lyrics to 'Magic Carpet Ride'?

    John Kay was inspired by a new hi-fi stereo system he had purchased. The 'sound machine' mentioned in the lyrics refers to this stereo system.

  4. How did the title 'Magic Carpet Ride' relate to the song's lyrics?

    The title 'Magic Carpet Ride' relates to the song's theme of escapism and fantasy, inviting listeners to embark on a metaphorical journey where 'fantasy will set you free.'

  5. What unique element did guitarist Michael Monarch contribute to the song?

    Guitarist Michael Monarch created feedback for the song's introduction, which was spliced onto the beginning of the band's recording.

  6. Did 'Magic Carpet Ride' achieve commercial success?

    Yes, 'Magic Carpet Ride' peaked at number three in the US charts and stayed there for 16 weeks. It was also a major hit on FM radio.

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