Rocking Horse
中島美嘉(nakashima mika) Lyrics
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About love Baby!
She was a sixteen girl
And the Prince enters the stage with a grimace!
After just one glance it was a knockout!
Oh! Boy! Destiny! Boy!
My heart's been captured!
But no money nobodyknows the dream expands
Not truth no education oh my god, I fed up myself
No control no there's no control
I've completely forgotten the face of my Prince!
Right now time has passed
And I've already become a bit of a Lady!
On the day we met
I put my hope in a hoof and prayed!
But the New arrival is a knockout!
Oh! My! De-ja vu! You
My bare feet aren't used to this strange power
And it's name is rocking horse!
But no money nobodyknows I've been fascinating
Not truth no education oh my god, I fed up myself
No control no there's no control
The world overflows with love
No! No! No! No money nobodyknows my dream is reached
Not truth no education oh my god, I fed up myself
No control no it's impossible to control!
Together with all the love in the world
But no money nobodyknows the dream expands
Not truth no education oh my god, I fed up myself
No control no there's no control
I figured I'd forget my Prince's face!
Nakashima Mika's song "Rocking Horse" tells a story about a girl who falls in love with a prince at the age of sixteen. The moment she saw him, she knew that her heart was captured by him, and she named her feelings "Rocking Horse." However, she faced many challenges during her pursuit of a happy ending in their relationship. The girl had no money or education and no control over the events that shaped her circumstances. She was frustrated and had fed up with herself because she could not achieve her dreams.
As time passed, the girl grew older and more mature, becoming a lady. However, a new person entered her life, and she once again had feelings of infatuation. She used the same name, "Rocking Horse," to describe her emotions, but this time, she had a different perspective. She realized that love is all around her, and despite having no control over her life, she must embrace it fully.
The lyrics of "Rocking Horse" convey the message that love comes in many forms, and we must recognize and cherish it, no matter how challenging life may be. The song is a beautiful reminder that true love is not just about finding a prince, but it is also about embracing all forms of love in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a story
The song tells a story.
About love Baby!
The story is about love and the singer uses an affectionate term, 'Baby' to refer to someone.
She was a sixteen girl
The singer of the story was sixteen years old.
And the Prince enters the stage with a grimace!
The Prince character enters the story, making a facial expression that seems unhappy or annoyed.
After just one glance it was a knockout!
Upon seeing the Prince, the artist feels an intense attraction or infatuation.
Oh! Boy! Destiny! Boy!
The singer exclaims with excitement at the sense of fate or destiny associated with the encounter with the Prince.
My heart's been captured!
The singer's heart has been taken by the Prince.
And it's name is rocking horse!!
The Prince is called 'rocking horse' by the artist, possibly due to his perceived graceful or swift movements.
But no money nobodyknows the dream expands
Despite not having financial resources, the artist's dream of being with the Prince grows.
Not truth no education oh my god, I fed up myself
The artist feels frustrated or helpless because of a lack of honesty, knowledge, or education, leading to self-doubt or dissatisfaction.
No control no there's no control
The singer feels a sense of being out of control, possibly with her emotions or the situation surrounding her love for the Prince.
I've completely forgotten the face of my Prince!
After some time, the artist realizes that she has forgotten what the Prince looks like, possibly suggesting a fading of her infatuation.
Right now time has passed
The story has progressed and time has passed since the earlier events.
And I've already become a bit of a Lady!
The singer has matured and become more sophisticated or refined.
On the day we met
Referring back to the initial encounter with the Prince, the singer reflects on the day they met.
I put my hope in a hoof and prayed!
The artist metaphorically places her faith in a horse's hoof, perhaps alluding to the 'rocking horse' nickname for the Prince, and prays for her dreams to come true.
But the New arrival is a knockout!
Another character enters the story who is also very attractive or impressive.
Oh! My! De-ja vu! You
The singer expresses a feeling of 'deja vu', or having experienced something similar before, upon seeing this new character.
My bare feet aren't used to this strange power
The singer feels unprepared or inexperienced with the new feeling of attraction or interest in this character.
And it's name is rocking horse!
The new character is also referred to as 'rocking horse', possibly suggesting similarities with the original Prince character.
No! No! No! No money nobodyknows my dream is reached
Despite the lack of financial resources, the artist's dream of being with someone she is attracted to comes true.
No control no it's impossible to control!
The artist feels a sense of being out of control with her emotions or with the situation surrounding her love life.
Together with all the love in the world
The singer feels a sense of connection with all the love in the world, possibly suggesting that her own romantic experiences are a small part of a larger human experience.
I figured I'd forget my Prince's face!
The artist reflects on her earlier realization that she had forgotten the face of the first Prince character, suggesting that she is moving on from that experience.
Contributed by Dylan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.