HORS_
Avey Tare Lyrics


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Horse, you left yourself at the beginning
That's the place they said that we would fall
Now horse is just a game out there for winning
Horses in a field sweep in the mud

She ran out, she thought she heard them whinny
I don't think I'd jump a horse, nuh-uh
Some just see four-legged foals for petting
Horses in a stall chewing on straw

Our modern tweakers, they don't need their horses
Some horses, for an apple they will part
As we ascended from the time of horses
I wondered if the horses missed their job

I am old story
I am a horse story
I am old story
I am a horse story

We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off




We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
Off, off, off, off, off, off, off, off, off

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Avey Tare's song "HORS_" evoke a sense of nostalgia and contemplation about the role of horses in human society. The opening lines, "Horse, you left yourself at the beginning, That's the place they said that we would fall," suggest that horses were once integral to human existence but have now become a mere game for winning. The mention of horses in a field sweeping in the mud depicts their primal and wild nature.


The following lines, "She ran out, she thought she heard them whinny, I don't think I'd jump a horse, nuh-uh," reflect a personal hesitation towards interacting with horses. While some people may view horses as gentle creatures to be petted, the singer is skeptical of the idea and sees them confined to stalls, chewing on straw.


The lyrics then shift towards a reflection on the modern world, particularly the prevalence of drug users or "tweakers" who no longer require horses. This could be interpreted as a commentary on how advancements in technology and societal changes have rendered horses obsolete in certain contexts. The singer wonders if the horses themselves miss their former purpose in society.


The repetition of the lines "I am old story, I am a horse story" emphasizes a connection between the singer's personal narrative and that of horses. It suggests that horses represent a part of history that has been left behind, an old story to be recounted. The closing refrain of "we'll kick them off, off, off" adds a touch of defiance, perhaps symbolizing a desire to break free from the past and move forward, leaving the horses behind.


Line by Line Meaning

Horse, you left yourself at the beginning
The concept of horse, representing untamed power and freedom, has been forsaken or forgotten in the course of human progress.


That's the place they said that we would fall
According to societal expectations, embracing the wild and untamed nature of horses would lead to failure or downfall.


Now horse is just a game out there for winning
Horses have become objects of competition, where the focus is solely on victory and triumph rather than appreciating their essence.


Horses in a field sweep in the mud
In their natural environment, horses gracefully navigate through muddy fields, symbolizing their adaptability and resilience.


She ran out, she thought she heard them whinny
Perhaps driven by a longing for the lost connection with horses, she hastily left, believing she heard their call.


I don't think I'd jump a horse, nuh-uh
Personally, the singer expresses reluctance or doubt in engaging with the wild and unpredictable nature of horses.


Some just see four-legged foals for petting
For some individuals, horses are reduced to cute and cuddly creatures, lacking recognition of their power and significance.


Horses in a stall chewing on straw
Confined to stalls, horses resort to chewing on straw, a symbol of the limitations and mundanity imposed upon them by human captivity.


Our modern tweakers, they don't need their horses
In today's society, individuals consumed by excessive stimulations and addictions no longer require the raw energy and companionship horses offer.


Some horses, for an apple they will part
Despite the disconnection, some horses can still be enticed by simple pleasures, willing to momentarily leave their natural state for a taste of domestication.


As we ascended from the time of horses
Reflecting on humanity's progress, we have gradually distanced ourselves from the era when horses played a pivotal role in our lives.


I wondered if the horses missed their job
Contemplating the impact of our departure, the artist ponders whether horses long for their previous purpose and the bond they shared with humans.


I am old story
The singer identifies themselves as an ancient narrative, rooted in the stories and symbolism associated with horses.


I am a horse story
The singer embodies the essence of a tale entwined with horses, encapsulating their spirit, presence, and significance.


We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
A call to reject the constraints and limitations imposed upon horses, advocating for their liberation and freedom.


Off, off, off, off, off, off, off, off, off
An emphatic repetition to amplify the desire to eliminate the burdens and restrictions horses endure, allowing them to reclaim their natural existence.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: David Michael Portner

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Horse, you left yourself at the beginning
That's the place they said that we would fall
Now horse, it's just a game out there for winning
Horses in a field sweep in the mud

She ran out, she thought she heard them whinny
I don't think I'd jump a horse, nuh-uh
Some just see four-legged foals for petting
Horses in a stall chewing on straw

Our modern tweakers, they don't need their horses
Some horses, for an apple they will part
As we ascended from the time of horses
I wondered if the horses missed their job

I am old story
I am a horse story
I am old story
I am a horse story

We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
We'll kick them off, we'll kick them off
Off, off, off, off, off, off, off, off, off



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Ela chega tão meiga e tão bela
Puxa as cortinas e abre a janela
Sempre com a mesma delicadeza
E depois na sua sala ao lado
Atende o telefone e anota os recados
E coloca sobre minha mesa
Está sempre muito sorridente
Trata bem todos meus clientes
Para ela não há sacrifício
Porém meu coração não quer entender
O que ela faz com tanto prazer
É um dever do seu ofício
Secretária, que trabalha o dia inteiro comigo
Estou correndo um grande perigo
De ir parar no tribunal
Secretária, às vezes penso em falar contigo
Mas tenho medo de ser confundido
Por um assédio sexual
Está sempre muito sorridente
Trata bem todos meus clientes
Para ela não há sacrifício
Porém meu coração não quer entender
O que ela faz com tanto prazer
É um dever do seu ofício
Secretária, que trabalha o dia inteiro comigo
Estou correndo um grande perigo
De ir parar no tribunal
Secretária, às vezes penso em falar contigo
Mas tenho medo de ser confundido
Por um assédio sexual



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W M

Avey changing the game in Farmwave

Retro Naut

Friendship ended with cow, now hors is my best friend

Léo XCX

This album is going to be great

G pp

Ok Avey, we’re ready : drop the album ✨

Mike Denby

I've got it on pre-order... which I never normally do

Ned

These melodies are a blessing, thank you!

WillTardis

I’m so exited for Cows on Hourglass Pond. Thank god I don’t have school that day so I can listen to it all day!!!

Jasa Yassa

every single so far has been solid. very anxious for it to release

catcrapinahat

"I wondered if the horses missed their job"
This right here is so beautiful, I guess HORS is looking for part time work after the lay off...

Play_ Dead72

Absolutely stunning, even more thankful I just got notified vinyl is shipping!!

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