Wild Horses
ペリー・コモ & Hugo Winterhalter's Lyrics


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Hi yup, hi yup, hi yup

It would take more than a pack of wild horses
Pullin' your wagon to keep you from me
It would take more than superior forces
Even a dragon to keep you from me

You can make fools out of other good guessers
Put me in blinkers, I know where you'd be (hi yup)
It would take schools of the finest professors
Usin' their thinkers to keep you from me

What a sight you are, how bright you are, you glow
Take that sight away and right away I'd go (hi yup)
Straight to your door over obstacle courses
Maybe I'm braggin' but surely you'll see

It would take more than a pack of wild horses
Pullin' your wagon to keep you from me
Nothin' could keep you from me
(Hi yup, hi yup, hi yup, hi yup)

Hi yup

It would take more than a pack of wild horses
Pullin' your wagon to keep you from me
It would take more than superior forces
Even a dragon to keep you from me

You can make fools out of other good guessers
Put me in blinkers, I know where you'd be
It would take schools of the finest professors
Usin' their thinkers to keep you from me




What a sight you are, how bright you are, you glow
Take that sight away and right away I'd go (hi yup)
Straight to your door over obstacle courses
Maybe I'm braggin' but surely you'll see

It would take more than a pack of wild horses
Pullin' your wagon to keep you from me
Nothin' can keep you from me
Nothin' can keep you from me
(Hi yup)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Wild Horses" express a strong and unwavering love for someone. The song suggests that no matter what obstacles or challenges may arise, there is nothing that can keep the singer away from their beloved. The repeated phrase "Hi yup" can be seen as a playful and upbeat expression of determination and persistence.


The imagery of wild horses pulling a wagon symbolizes the relentless effort the singer would be willing to put in to stay connected with their loved one. The mention of superior forces and dragons further emphasizes the idea that even the most formidable opponents would be unable to separate them. The lyrics convey a sense of confidence in the strength of their love and the unyielding commitment to the relationship.


The singer also acknowledges that others may underestimate their feelings or try to misguide them, but they are not easily swayed. The mention of the finest professors using their thinkers suggests that even the most intellectual arguments would fail to convince the singer to give up on their love. The song ends on a confident note, stating that nothing can keep the singer from their beloved.


Overall, "Wild Horses" celebrates a love that is unshakeable, determined, and willing to overcome any challenge that comes its way.


Line by Line Meaning

Hi yup, hi yup, hi yup
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement, emphasizing that the singer is eager to convey their point.


It would take more than a pack of wild horses
No ordinary obstacles or challenges can prevent the singer from reaching their desired outcome.


Pullin' your wagon to keep you from me
Despite any effort to separate the singer from the person addressed, they will remain determined to stay connected.


It would take more than superior forces
Even the most powerful opposition would not be able to sever the bond between the artist and the person addressed.


Even a dragon to keep you from me
Even an imaginary creature known for its strength and ferocity would be powerless to separate the artist from the person addressed.


You can make fools out of other good guessers
Although the person addressed may deceive others successfully, the singer is not easily misled and knows their true intentions.


Put me in blinkers, I know where you'd be (hi yup)
Even if the person addressed tries to hide or deceive the singer, they are still confident in their ability to find and locate them.


It would take schools of the finest professors
Academic experts with the most advanced knowledge would struggle to devise strategies to keep the artist and the person addressed apart.


Usin' their thinkers to keep you from me
Even if intellectuals employ their intellect and logic, they would not be able to prevent the artist from maintaining a connection with the person addressed.


What a sight you are, how bright you are, you glow
Emphasizing the admiration and enchantment the artist feels towards the person addressed, highlighting their extraordinary qualities and radiance.


Take that sight away and right away I'd go (hi yup)
If the person addressed were to disappear or be absent, the singer would immediately embark on a quest to find them, emphasizing their strong desire to be together.


Straight to your door over obstacle courses
Undeterred by any challenges or hurdles, the artist would persistently strive to reach the person addressed and their physical location.


Maybe I'm braggin' but surely you'll see
While acknowledging a sense of pride in their determination, the singer believes that the person addressed will eventually recognize the depth of their love and commitment.


Nothin' could keep you from me
No external forces or circumstances can prevent the singer and the person addressed from being together.


Nothin' can keep you from me
Reiterating that nothing can hinder or obstruct the connection between the singer and the person addressed.


(Hi yup, hi yup, hi yup, hi yup)
Recalling the initial enthusiasm and excitement expressed at the beginning of the song, emphasizing the persistent determination of the artist.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: K.C. ROGANN

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Comments from YouTube:

@Rome41jm

Love this 1953 Perry Como hit..Thanks for posting

@lorrainekowaleski306

My Dad played this for my little brother and I when we 7 and 4 yrs. old and we all loved it!

@sunrecords56

Fantastic i've wanting to hear this song for over 50 years.

@priscianusjr

Me too. I can't say that it's one of my favorites, but it's obviously memorable, since it stayed in my mind all this time. I had forgotten it was by Perry Como.

@lindaeasley5606

Great Perry Como hit .1953 was a big year for him.He also had the #1 hit No Other Love and Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes

@ItsMissManiac

Amazing song!! I love perry como :)

@CarlDuke

Great song by Perry that was new to me.

@georgecampbell3501

Music was by classical composer Robert Schumann! 1840s)

@cccookies

This is the first 45 I ever bought, in 1953, when I was 11. Far, far better than a different song of the same name by the Rolling Stones, which sounds like a dead-horse-funeral. PS: Como's is based on a Robert Schumann melody, seen here on piano by a 7-year-old: (search for Wilder Reiter / Wild Horseman on YouTube.)

@motcornerbyalisonhasselquist

Based off of the piano piece Wild Horseman.

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