The brainchild of guitarist, songwriter and producer Sam Vallen, CALIGULA'S HORSE - initially composed of just Vallen and vocalist Jim Grey - released its digital debut “Moments From Ephemeral City” in April 2011, and received instant acclaim from lovers of all strains of progressive music across many continents. Originally intended as a studio-only project, Vallen and Grey put out feelers for a live band soon after the album's release, assembling the current lineup of Geoff Irish on drums, Zac Greensill on guitar and Dave Couper on bass and vocals.
CALIGULA’S HORSE's approach to songwriting is uncompromisingly eclectic, but no less accessible to audiences of all different musical styles. They take influence from such bands and artists as Devin Townsend, Pain Of Salvation, Opeth, Meshuggah, Porcupine Tree, Steve Vai, Frost, Periphery, Karnivool, Muse, Steely Dan, The Beatles, and Frank Zappa amongst many others.
After months of rehearsing the recorded material, and also recording two additional tracks as the “Colossus” EP - released in September of 2011 - the “C-HORSE”, as some devotees like to abbreviate it to kicked off with live shows in October 2011. These are early days for a diverse and enthusiastic bunch of young virtuosos, but 2012 looks to be the breakout year for CALIGULA’S HORSE.
Caligula's Horse is:
Jim Grey - Lead Vocals
Sam Vallen - Guitar, Programming, Production, Mixing
Dale Prinsse - Bass
Josh Griffin - Drums
Salt
Caligula's Horse Lyrics
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and find the fool in the courage craved
I’ll run into the house as it’s burning
I can make it to the morning
So I’ll find the revolution in a breath
Square one always felt like the start of something beautiful
I have been here before
I can stand in my body like I own it
So bring me my tomorrow
I swear by my sorrow, her hopeful hands to bear me
Bring me my tomorrow
Light my sins in the lens of fault
Let my edges blur as I stand like salt
This dead head vessel blind to the curtain
Let the siren sing certain
If I could be rid of this, I would in a breath
My words are a whisper,
but at least I can call them mine
Call out the warning
More than a mantra,
I can make it to the morning
So bring me my tomorrow
I swear by my sorrow, her hopeful hands to bear me
Bring me my tomorrow
I know every word,
all this cold talk of redemption,
but the night can’t hold a candle to shadows that I can’t overcome
It was always there
Growing louder yet
Give me sight in the silence,
and god help me, give me sleep
This softness I’m waiting weightless for,
with only one thing more to ask these fragile bones in the end
Was it gentle?
‘Cause I need her to know
But tomorrow hangs like a promise
I can’t keep it alone,
but I’ll meet you there
This softness I’m waiting weightless for,
with only one thing more to ask these fragile bones
Stand, and bring me my tomorrow
Bring me my tomorrow
I swear by my sorrow, her hopeful hands to bear me
Bring me my tomorrow
More
More than the sum of scars
More than the rope’s end
More
More than a call to arms
More than the harm
You’re more
More than the damage done
More than the hopeless
More
More than the dawn
More than the end
More than a mantra
You.
The lyrics of Caligula's Horse's song, Salt, are rich with metaphor and emotion, and at its core is a plea for hope and redemption. The opening lines, "Let me walk under weight like waves, and find the fool in the courage craved", express a desire to face challenges head-on and find the courage to overcome them. This is followed by a reference to running into a burning house, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for taking risks and facing danger in pursuit of a goal.
The chorus, "So bring me my tomorrow, I swear by my sorrow, her hopeful hands to bear me, bring me my tomorrow", is a plea for a brighter future, fueled by the pain and sorrow of the present. The singer acknowledges their own weaknesses and flaws, but is determined to make it through to the other side.
The second verse moves into a more introspective tone, as the song explores the idea of personal redemption. The lines "My words are a whisper, but at least I can call them mine, call out the warning, more than a mantra, I can make it to the morning" suggest the importance of self-expression and the power of belief in oneself.
Overall, Salt is a powerful and deeply personal song that speaks to the universal desire for hope and redemption in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me walk under weight like waves, and find the fool in the courage craved
I want to feel the heaviness of life, but still have the bravery to take risks and learn from my mistakes
I’ll run into the house as it’s burning, I can make it to the morning
I'm willing to face danger head-on, and even though things may seem bleak now, I have faith that a new day will come
So I’ll find the revolution in a breath, Square one always felt like the start of something beautiful, I have been here before
Change can come in an instant, and although starting over can be difficult, it often leads to something amazing
I can stand in my body like I own it, So bring me my tomorrow, I swear by my sorrow, her hopeful hands to bear me, Bring me my tomorrow
I am confident and comfortable in my own skin, and I look forward to what the future holds, no matter the challenges that may come my way
Light my sins in the lens of fault, Let my edges blur as I stand like salt
I acknowledge my mistakes and flaws, but I refuse to be defined by them and will continue to stand strong
This dead head vessel blind to the curtain, Let the siren sing certain, If I could be rid of this, I would in a breath
I feel trapped and unable to move forward, but I am hopeful that a greater truth will be revealed to me
My words are a whisper, but at least I can call them mine, Call out the warning, More than a mantra, I can make it to the morning
Although I may not always be heard, I am still confident in my voice and am determined to persevere through any difficulties
I know every word, all this cold talk of redemption, but the night can’t hold a candle to shadows that I can’t overcome
I understand the concept of redemption, but sometimes my personal struggles seem insurmountable and create an overwhelming sense of darkness
This softness I’m waiting weightless for, with only one thing more to ask these fragile bones in the end, Was it gentle? ‘Cause I need her to know
In the end, the only thing that really matters is whether I was kind and gentle with those around me
But tomorrow hangs like a promise I can’t keep it alone, but I’ll meet you there
The future may be uncertain and daunting, but as long as I have the support of those I love, I know I can persist
More than the sum of scars, More than the rope’s end, More than a call to arms, More than the harm, You’re more, More than the damage done, More than the hopeless, More, More than the dawn, More than the end, More than a mantra, You.
No matter how much I may have been hurt or how hopeless things may seem, there is always more to life and to the people around me than meets the eye
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adrian Goleby, James Grey, Samuel Vallen
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