The Horse
Beach Fossils Lyrics


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I couldn't talk to you
But I'd love to walk with you
I drop from the sky right as you say goodbye
Forever have parted our dreams

I lost my heart for you
And I'd set it free for two
Stones on the ground uncovering lines
That I never once knew were there

The horse, oh, you
The horse with your head to the sky




Will you turn back again? And I'm turning my head
The horse is no longer more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Horse by Beach Fossils are a melancholic representation of a failed relationship. The singer expresses the desire to be close to someone that they cannot communicate with verbally, but would love to spend time with. The first two lines reveal the yearning for companionship from someone they feel is out of reach. The line "I drop from the sky right as you say goodbye" is a metaphor for feeling sudden and unexpected emotions during a moment of separation when the person they long for is leaving. The phrase "Forever have parted our dreams" portrays a sense of finality, and the realization that the two individuals’ paths have diverged, causing their dreams to no longer align.


The second verse expresses a sense of regret and longing for what could have been. The singer admits to sacrificing their heart for someone else and yet still loving them in a way that would allow them to set themself free for both of them. The line "Stones on the ground uncovering lines that I never knew were there" represents the idea that after a relationship ends, the little things you didn't pay attention to during that time become important and take on a completely new meaning. The lines could be interpreted as newfound insights as the singer recollects their time with the person.


The chorus is a plea for the stirrings of the heart, represented by the horse, to turn back and reconnect, but the reality is that the horse is no longer there. Overall, the lyrics of The Horse by Beach Fossils are about missed opportunities, unfulfilled desires, and the acceptance of the reality that some relationships just don't work out.


Line by Line Meaning

I couldn't talk to you
I lacked the ability to express my thoughts or feelings to you


But I'd love to walk with you
Despite my difficulty in communicating, I would still enjoy being in your company


I drop from the sky right as you say goodbye
At the exact moment you bid your farewell, I experience a sudden and unexpected departure


Forever have parted our dreams
We have gone our separate ways in life, causing our aspirations and hopes to diverge


I lost my heart for you
I fell deeply in love with you and gave my heart to you


And I'd set it free for two
I was willing to sacrifice my heart for both of us to be happy


Stones on the ground uncovering lines
I come across unexpected revelations or truths while walking on the ground


That I never once knew were there
These newfound discoveries were completely unknown to me before


The horse, oh, you
A metaphorical reference to something strong, powerful, or majestic


The horse with your head to the sky
The aforementioned metaphorical entity is confident and holds its head up high


Will you turn back again? And I'm turning my head
I question if this powerful entity will retreat or change direction, while I myself look away from it


The horse is no longer more
The metaphorical entity is no longer at the forefront of my thoughts or desires




Lyrics © JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Dustin Payseur

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