The Longest Ride

words and music: Allan Thomas

From breaks around the world
We paddled out with flower leis
Say Aloha 'Oe
To one Kauai born and raised
Though we didn't know him well
Teardrops fell
When they poured his ashes down
Down into the blue

* May you rip in peace brudda Andy
In waves that never end

Your memory lingers on
In the hearts of those who loved you
Keiki o ka `aina AI AI
You did the best you could
Was at the top of your game
Lost one of our tribe
And it won't ever be the same

* May you rip in peace brudda Andy
In waves that never end

He was a force of nature
Whose wave closed out too soon
Wrestled with his demons
Just like me and you
He'll be be missed in lineups
Yes especially Pinetrees
And if there's heats in heaven
He's pulling in deep

* May you rip in peace Andy
In waves that never end
No they never never end

We'll ride one in your honor
In God's hands you now belong
Candles that burn twice as bright
Burn half as long
The wake you left behind
Will never wash away
Can feel your mana still
On the sands of Hanalei

* And may you rip in peace brudda Andy
I hope it's double overhead in paradise
If anyone wants to know where they can find you
You'll be on the longest ride
On the longest ride
You'll be charging that longest ride

©2011 Black Bamboo Music - BMI