Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: rock-n-roll
Song Meaning of “Rockin’ Bandit” by Ray Smith
“Rockin’ Bandit” by Ray Smith is an upbeat, toe-tapping rock ‘n’ roll tune with lyrics that pay homage to the spirit and energy of the classic outlaw. The song opens with Smith singing “Ridin’ hard like a range-pickin’ bandit” and is filled with imagery of a fast-riding, shootin’ and drawing bandit who is on the run from the law.
The chorus is a celebration of the bandit’s freedom and wild spirit, with Smith singing the lines “Ride like a phantom through the night, Raisin’ dust that’s twice as bright / Just a colorful outlaw, wild and free, Rockin’ Bandit’s livin’ the life I need”. The words in this chorus illustrate the freedom and joy that come from living life on one’s own terms, no matter the outcome, and could be interpreted to represent anyone living an unconventional life, not just an outlaw.
The rest of the song is an ode to the wildness and vibrancy of the Rockin’ Bandit, with Smith highlighting the bandit’s strength and charisma in the bridge, crooning “His eyes are steel, mind is solid rock, Takin’ no prisoners no matter the stock”.