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.
Postcard
An Horse Lyrics
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are romantic when they’re intact
And old postcards
are romantically filled of fact.
And the ones you have to watch
are the ones that keep coming back.
And you came back
yes you came back
Well old cards sit on old cards.
And the streets have changed,
But I think I’m still the same.
And it’s not what I want to hear, what I want to see
but your skin’s covered in postcards from you to me, to me. To me.
When you see me sit by myself, you’ll think that I’m waiting for someone else.
But I’m wishing for somewhere else, I’m wishing for somewhere else.
Two postcards in a month or so,
well I don’t know, I just don’t know.
The first verse of An Horse's "Postcard" is contemplative on the nature of nostalgia. Old postcards can be romantic in their depiction of the past, but they're also filled with factual evidence of what occurred. The chorus then transitions into a reflection on a romantic relationship that's run its course. The singer doesn't want to hear or see the postcards from their former partner but can't help but realize they're covered in them. The second verse hones in on the fact that while things change, some parts of a person remain the same. However, the singer also struggles with feeling trapped because they're not where they want to be. The final lines of the song highlight the confusion and frustration of the situation with just two postcards arriving in a month, leaving the singer uncertain of the state of the relationship.
Overall, "Postcard" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that deals with themes of nostalgia, stagnation, and the difficulty of moving past a fractured relationship. It's a poignant exploration of the bittersweet feelings that often accompany memories of a time long past.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, old post cards
The singer is referring to old postcards
are romantic when they’re intact
The singer finds old postcards romantic when they are not damaged
And old postcards
Continuing on the theme of old postcards
are romantically filled of fact.
The artist believes that old postcards contain factual information that can be romanticized
And the ones you have to watch
The artist warns that there are certain postcards to be wary of
are the ones that keep coming back.
The postcards that keep recurring should be watched carefully.
And you came back
The subject of the postcards returned
yes you came back
The subject returned without a doubt
Well old cards sit on old cards.
The artist highlights the accumulation of old postcards
And the streets have changed,
The streets referenced on the postcards have changed over time
But I think I’m still the same.
Despite the changing times, the singer feels unchanged
And it’s not what I want to hear, what I want to see
The artist explains that they are not getting the information they desire
but your skin’s covered in postcards from you to me, to me. To me.
Despite the lack of desired information, the subject's skin is covered in postcards addressed to the singer
When you see me sit by myself, you’ll think that I’m waiting for someone else.
The singer clarifies that they are not waiting for someone else when they appear to be sitting alone
But I’m wishing for somewhere else, I’m wishing for somewhere else.
The singer desires to be somewhere else instead of where they are currently
Two postcards in a month or so,
The artist receives two postcards within a month or so
well I don’t know, I just don’t know.
The artist is uncertain about the significance of the two postcards
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dearnthehedlights
this band is so underrated, they are amazing, saw them at a Kevin Devine show and they are even better live.
@rook1nubZ
Genius filmclip! I LOVE an horse! Cant wait for Walls to come out!
@RedRidingHood46
w0w.. That was fantastic! The rubix cubes were a great touch.
@EhhhEHMMM
Its crazy to think that the first time I YouTubed "An Horse" I got videos of ACTUAL horses and a band called horse of band! And only ONE song by them!Crazyyyyyyy Ps- Lovely video!!!
@chickenfun777
awesome. stop motion/time lapse makes everything extra fun.
@kathetou
AWESOME, creative, beautiful!
@RISC09
Postcards vid = awesome!
@Wrackspurts1
One word...Badass.
@XxPooPxX1991
i cant wait to see these guys in AZ this year!
@classicrockchick900
This is.... magical.