An Horse is an indie rock band from Brisbane, Australia, comprising Kate Co… Read Full Bio ↴An Horse is an indie rock band from Brisbane, Australia, comprising Kate Cooper of Iron On on vocals and guitar and Damon Cox of Intercooler on drums. In 2008 they toured the United States as an opening act for Tegan and Sara, prior to the release of their first album. In August 2008, they opened for Death Cab for Cutie for their Australian tour. They also opened for Silversun Pickups along with Cage The Elephant in October 2009 for an east coast leg of their Swoon tour.

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.

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An Horse Lyrics

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Listen, listen.
I’m listening carefully
To where exactly you might be,
‘Cause I’ve had enough waiting,
I’ve had enough waiting
For you.

I’m thinking, I’m thinking

Of growing old with someone
As beautiful as you.
Just ask me to.
Just ask me to.
You.

I’m recalling, recalling
Putting on jackets way too thin
To fight against snow way too thick,
And it coming down sideways,
And you clearing my eyes.

I’ve had a little too much to think.
I’ve had a little too much to think.
And empty rooms tend to make
Me believe in you.

Surrounded by everything, I am
Boxed and labeled, ready to go.
Not before time, not before time.

I’m listening, I’m listening.

Overall Meaning

In An Horse’s song ‘Listen,’ the singer is expressing their impatience after waiting for someone for too long. The opening line “Listen, listen” shows their intent to pay attention and be fully present in the moment. They are attempting to locate the person they have been waiting for, as they have reached their limit. The repetition of “I’ve had enough waiting” emphasizes their frustration, and they are looking for resolution.

As the song progresses, the singer shifts to thoughts of growing old with the person they have been waiting for. They consider the beauty of this person and openly express their willingness to be with them. This shift from frustration to yearning displays vulnerability and a desire for connection with another person. The following verse touches on a memory of the person clearing their eyes during a snowstorm, reflecting the idea that the person has been there for them in times of need. The last line, “I’m listening, I’m listening” serves as a callback to the opening and reflects the singer’s continued desire to be fully present.

Overall, ‘Listen’ is a song about waiting, frustration, vulnerability, and the desire for connection. The singer is honest with their emotions and actively seeking a resolution to the situation.

Line by Line Meaning

Listen, listen.
I’m listening carefully

To where exactly you might be,
To your location so we can finally meet up

‘Cause I’ve had enough waiting,
I’m tired of waiting for you

I’m thinking, I’m thinking
I’m imagining

Of growing old with someone
Spending a lifetime together

As beautiful as you.
With someone as gorgeous as you.

Just ask me to.
Just tell me you want that too.

You.
I’m only interested in you.

I’m recalling, recalling
I remember, I remember

Putting on jackets way too thin
Wearing inadequate clothing

To fight against snow way too thick,
To struggle against overwhelming obstacles