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
Thief
Caligula's Horse Lyrics
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And watched the world crash around us
Turned our backs
And from the wreckage ran
We watched another river end
I say my last goodbye
To the faces that made me strong
One last time
The song "Thief" by Caligula's Horse is a melancholic and introspective piece that explores themes of despair, loss, and the fleeting nature of life. The opening lines set the tone as the singer describes watching the world fall apart before their eyes, but rather than facing it head-on, they choose to turn away and run from the wreckage. It's unclear what exactly has caused this collapse, but it's clear that it's something significant and irreversible.
The next lines hint at a deeper personal loss as the singer bids farewell to "the faces that made me strong." It's possible that these could be literal faces, like the people who supported and uplifted the singer, or more metaphorical ones, such as the memories or experiences that have shaped them. Regardless, there is a sense of finality and sadness as the singer acknowledges that they are saying their last goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
We stood at the edge
We faced a critical point or decision in our lives
And watched the world crash around us
We observed the catastrophic events happening in our surroundings
Turned our backs
We decided to move on from the situation
And from the wreckage ran
We fled from the chaos and destruction left behind
We watched another river end
We witnessed another chapter or phase of our lives come to a close
Shadows of the light you gave us
Memories of the positivity and hope someone once provided
I say my last goodbye
I am bidding farewell for the final time
To the faces that made me strong
To the individuals who helped shape and strengthen me as a person
One last time
This is the final goodbye or action being taken in regards to this situation/person
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anatolio8689
1:17 - `Shadows of the light you gave us
I say my last goodbye
To the faces that made me strong
One last time`
Amazing intro to the next song "All Is Quiet By The Wall"
@JRTET21
This is such a killer song.
@rajibkumer8815
Best thing ive ever heard in my life
@scorpiusbalthazar4327
It's no where near Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb, not even in the same universe.
@thrashingputz5163
You're right, 'cause Pink Floyd belongs in the 'universe' of over-glorified mainstream acts that get unconditional praise - meanwhile Caligula's Horse is nowhere near that, they're having to tredge through the murky waters of obscurity just like countless other bands who are way more talented than Pink Floyd.
@scorpiusbalthazar4327
@Mister Sylveon if anything they are under glorified
@pedrobrayner4773
Same here, the feels are intense
@rsaettone
@Scorpius Balthazar Definitely not under glorified. I won't necessarily go to his level here, but Pink Floyd definitely got a ton of recognition while countless bands with equal amounts of talent or much more continuously get passed over. Becoming mainstream isn't equivalent to being musically talented.
@sammysofa1511
holy balls, this is beautiful af
@rsaettone
How much do I have to beg to see a tab for this song? Whatever it takes, I'm ready. Please???