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Dec 10, 2025
Music
ReggaeRide On, VW
A deeply personal remembrance of a close friend, rooted in love, loss, and the lasting sense of place he leaves behind.
Island Reggae 8 BIT Synth Chill
2 versions
- 1 Ride On, VW (Bassline Cruise Mix) 3:18
- 2 Ride On, VW 2:56
Production Notes
This song is in memory of a close friend, Volker Weiss: someone deeply loved, deeply felt, and taken far too soon. More than anything, it is meant to honor the kind of presence that does not disappear, a life that still moves through memory, through place, and through the people who carry him with them.
For anyone who would like to learn more or honor his memory: In Memory of Volker Weiss – Hawai’i Bicycling League
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Morning light on Pūlehu Road, mist rising from the cane, A quiet breeze across the fields, calling out your name. You rode with the rhythm of the island, steady as the sea, A soul who found his freedom in the wind that set him free. [Chorus] Ride on, VW, down the golden Maui sky, Your wheels still turn in memory, your spirit riding high. From Kihei to old Makena, where the warm tides ebb and flow, Ride on, ride on, VW — your heart will always glow. [Verse 2] You laughed like the sunlight dancing on South Maui’s shore, Spoke softly with a kindness this island can’t ignore. From Wailea’s rolling hillsides to evenings by the bay, You left a trail of aloha in everything you gave. [Chorus] Ride on, VW, down the golden Maui sky, Your wheels still turn in memory, your spirit riding high. From Kihei to old Makena, where the warm tides ebb and flow, Ride on, ride on, VW — your heart will always glow. [Bridge] And when the trade winds rise at dusk, And the palms begin to sway, We’ll hear your voice inside that breeze Guiding us along the way. [Final Chorus] Ride on, VW, through every fading light, The island still remembers you in every star at night. From Haleakala’s shadow to the waves that roll below, Ride on, beloved rider — your story lives in the glow.
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Personal Listening Only
Free to download and enjoy for personal listening. Not licensed for commercial use, redistribution, or inclusion in other works without permission.