To date An Horse has completed an EP, Not Really Scared, and two albums, Rearrange Beds and Walls. The first two records were produced by ARIA award-winning Australian producer Magoo, at Applewood studios in Queensland while Walls was produced by Howard Redekopp. Rearrange Beds was available on iTunes as of 8 December 2008, and was released in stores on 17 March 2009. After their 2009 North American tour, An Horse played as a supporting act for Tegan and Sara in Canada in 2010.
Kate Cooper and Damon Cox met while working at an independent record store called Skinny's. They began making music together in 2007, and set up a PA in the store, where they would rehearse after-hours.
Horizons
An Horse Lyrics
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I know, I know it doesn’t snow.
I know, I know where to go.
And in the book by my bed
That holds all the maps and places we travel
And where lives intersect.
I know, I know where to go.
I know, I know it doesn’t snow.
A rooftop, crow’s nest and sea swell.
Oh yes, I’m doing so well.
A rooftop, crow’s nest and sea swell.
Oh yes, I can see so well.
And you’re nowhere to be seen,
And you’re nowhere to be seen.
Sometimes you’re made up like a map in front of me.
Well you know I have to go,
But you know I’ll come home.
And when I climb on my ship
Well I will call around,
I believe in horizons now,
I believe in horizons now.
A rooftop, crow’s nest and sea swell.
Oh yes , I’m doing so well.
A rooftop, crow’s nest and sea swell.
Oh yes, I can see so well.
And you’re nowhere to be seen,
And you’re nowhere to be seen,
And you’re nowhere to be seen,
And you’re nowhere to be seen.
I believe in horizons now.
I believe in horizons now.
I believe in horizons now.
I believe in horizons now.
I believe in horizons now.
I believe in horizons now.
I believe in horizons now.
I believe in horizons now.
A rooftop, crow’s nest and sea swell.
Oh yes, I’m doing so well.
A rooftop, crow’s nest and a sea swell.
Oh yes, I can see so well.
And I can see you on horizons true
And I can see through all horizons true.
The lyrics of An Horse's song "Horizons" depict a sense of longing for adventure, travel, and a belief in the possibility of new beginnings. The singer starts by speaking of being on boats in the Gulf of Mexico, a place where it does not snow. This suggests a desire for escapism and warmth. They then refer to a book by their bed that holds maps and places they have traveled, as well as where their lives intersect. This could be a metaphor for the many paths and experiences they have had and how they have shaped their life. The chorus "I believe in horizons now" implies a sense of hope and possibility for the future.
The second verse further describes the singer's current location, on a rooftop with a crow's nest and a view of the sea, suggesting a love for the ocean and an appreciation for the beauty of nature. Despite all of this fulfillment, the singer notes the absence of someone important, who is "nowhere to be seen." This could be interpreted as a lover or a friend, and it adds a layer of sadness to the lyrics, suggesting that even the most beautiful experiences are not complete without that special someone to share it with.
Overall, "Horizons" is a song about longing for adventure, experiencing new places, and believing that there is always hope for the future. It is a bittersweet reflection on the beauty of life, even when things are not perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
On boats in the Gulf of Mexico
The singer hints at their travels via boats in the Gulf of Mexico.
I know, I know it doesn’t snow.
The singer acknowledges that the climate at Gulf of Mexico is different from other regions where it snows.
I know, I know where to go.
The singer seems confident about their travel choices and the places they want to go.
And in the book by my bed
The singer mentions a book by their bed, which holds maps and travel destination details.
That holds all the maps and places we travel
The book by their bed holds details of all the places where they have traveled.
And where lives intersect.
The book also contains the intersection of different lives and times.
I know, I know where to go.
The singer reiterates their confidence about their travel choices and destinations.
A rooftop, crow’s nest and sea swell.
The singer paints a picture of a maritime landscape and mentions a knowledgeable sailor's perspective.
Oh yes, I’m doing so well.
The singer seems to be happy with their current situation.
And you’re nowhere to be seen,
The singer mentions that they aren't with someone they may have expected to be by their side.
Sometimes you’re made up like a map in front of me.
The singer mentions that they're reminded of this person often and they're as present as a map in front of them.
Well, you know I have to go,
The singer mentions that they have to go, even if it means leaving someone behind.
But you know I’ll come home.
The singer assures that they'll return back home eventually.
And when I climb on my ship
The singer hints at climbing aboard their boat or ship.
Well I will call around,
The singer hints at checking on people and making calls during their travels.
I believe in horizons now,
The singer talks about optimistic beliefs in unseen opportunities and positive encounters.
A rooftop, crow’s nest and sea swell.
The singer repeats the previous lines, mentioning their maritime view.
And you’re nowhere to be seen,
The singer repeats feeling the absence of someone they had hoped to be there.
And you’re nowhere to be seen,
The singer repeats that the person they're missing is absent.
And you’re nowhere to be seen,
The singer repeats that they're feeling the absence of someone.
And you’re nowhere to be seen.
The singer repeats the absence of the person one last time.
I believe in horizons now.
The singer reiterates their hopeful beliefs in the opportunities that lie ahead.
I believe in horizons now.
The singer repeats their beliefs in possibilities.
I believe in horizons now.
The singer repeats looking forward to the future with a positive outlook.
I believe in horizons now.
The singer repeats their optimistic outlook.
I believe in horizons now.
The singer repeats their belief and hopes for the future.
I believe in horizons now.
The singer repeats once more their optimistic outlook for the future.
I believe in horizons now.
The singer repeats their belief in positive opportunities.
A rooftop, crow’s nest and sea swell.
The song ends with a repeat of the maritime visuals mentioned in the beginning.
Contributed by Aria W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AligatorBlood
cheers and they are both awsome
James Johnson
i got to see these two live at the Filmore last summer with Kaki King! It was sooooooo awesome. They are great. They are my guilty pleasure.
AligatorBlood
i love them all too but this is also one my favourites
asdfasdfadsfasdfasdfa
This is my skiing jam
CHICROCK5
i cant wait for their new cd ._. have u heard the new songs on youtube one of my favs is dressed sharply
Savannah Pierce
Kate Cooper, let me love you dooooown.
AligatorBlood
i love them too
AligatorBlood
ye it's a wicked song
AligatorBlood
i totally agree
Kiwi99
@percival262002 Fuck ace! We have awesome indie rock. But you guys get jazz so it evens out.