If Wishes Were Horses
Witchcraft Lyrics
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Got no time to see through the fools
I wasn't born to sympathise
With bad people and their lies
They want our thoughts overshadowed
They steal our time with their dirty games
We're so easily controlled
Perhaps that's what we want to be
Oh oh, if wishes they were horses
I know that beggars they would ride
Is it not we who bear the crosses
Of this society's pride
Down to the bone we are all equal
Can't you learn from your history
Man weren't made out of clay
We are all born the same way
The lyrics of Witchcraft's "If Wishes Were Horses" delve deep into the theme of social and political consciousness. The opening lines of the song talk about how people waste their time learning society's arbitrary rules and don't have enough time to make their judgments. Through this, the song suggests that society is controlled by people who deceive us with their "dirty games." But, the song also points out how we are willingly giving them control for an easier life. In essence, there is a harsh critique of society presented here.
The chorus of the song sings about how wishes could come true, and beggars too could ride on horseback. This is a metaphor for the fact that no matter what our station or social status is, ultimately, we are all the same. Despite society's attempts to create hierarchical systems and exclusively cater to the rich, we as humans are all equal. The song speaks of how society's pressure creates an illusion of a difference that separates us and further adds to the entrenchment of power imbalance. Thus, the song's lyrics blame society for these faults, and in a way, accuse us of being equally responsible for accepting this world as it is.
Line by Line Meaning
Spend too much time to learn your rules
I have spent too much of my time following the rules that you have set for me.
Got no time to see through the fools
I do not have the time to deal with those who do not understand me or the choices I make in life.
I wasn't born to sympathise
I was not put on this earth to empathize with those who would choose to mislead me.
With bad people and their lies
I choose not to waste my time on individuals who use dishonesty to get what they want.
They want our thoughts overshadowed
Others attempt to control our thoughts and beliefs in a way that hides their true intentions.
They steal our time with their dirty games
These same individuals use their power to rob us of our valuable time with distractions and manipulations.
We're so easily controlled
Unfortunately, many of us fall prey to these tactics, allowing ourselves to be easily influenced and manipulated.
Perhaps that's what we want to be
It is possible that some of us subconsciously desire this kind of control over our lives and thoughts.
Oh oh, if wishes they were horses
Oh if only our desires could magically come true,
I know that beggars they would ride
It is clear that, if given the opportunity, even those who are considered the most disadvantaged would achieve success.
Is it not we who bear the crosses
Is it not us, the common people, who are burdened by society's expectations and pressures?
Of this society's pride
These expectations are the result of societal pride and a need to maintain the status quo.
Down to the bone we are all equal
At the end of the day, we are all human and deserve equal treatment and respect.
Can't you learn from your history
It is important to reflect on our past mistakes in order to avoid repeating them in the future.
Man weren't made out of clay
We were not created to be molded and shaped like clay by those who would seek to control us.
We are all born the same way
We are all born into this world with the same inherent value and potential for success.
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laura Ikels
on We Rest
could you please send me these lyrics.. our son was killed 9/7/18 and this song came to me in a dream.. i truly believe he is speaking to me