No Name
D-Funkshion Lyrics
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I was looking at all the life
There were plants and birds and rocks and things
There were sand and hills and rain
The first thing I met was a fly with no buzz
And a sky with no clouds
The heat was hot and the ground was dry
But the air was full of sound
You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain
In the desert you can't remember your name
Cause there ain't no one to a give you no pain
After two days in the desert sun
My skin began to turn red
After three days in the desert fun
I was looking at a river bed
And the story it told
Of a river that floated
Made me sad to think it was dead
You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
After nine days I let the horse run free
Cause the desert had turned to sea
There were plants and birds and rocks and things
There were sand and hills and things
The ocean is a desert with it's life underground
And the perfectest sky is above
Under the cities lies a heart made of ground
But the humans will give no love
You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
The lyrics to D-Funkshion's song "No Name" narrate a journey through the desert, symbolizing a personal exploration and self-discovery. The first part of the journey describes the observation of life in the desert, with the presence of various elements like plants, birds, rocks, sand, hills, and rain. However, there is a sense of emptiness and lack of vitality represented by the fly without a buzz and the sky without clouds. Despite the intense heat and dryness, the air is filled with sound, implying that even in desolate environments, there is still life and energy to be found.
The chorus reveals the central theme of the song, as the singer highlights their experience of traversing the desert on a horse with no name. It brings a sense of freedom and relief from the rain, which could symbolize troubles or difficulties. In the desert, where there is solitude and isolation, one can forget their name because there is nobody to inflict pain or expectations. It represents a moment of liberation from societal pressures and constraints.
As the journey progresses, the sun causes the singer's skin to turn red, indicating the toll and challenges faced while exploring within oneself. After three days, they come across a river bed, which evokes a melancholic reflection about a river that no longer flows, representing lost opportunities or faded dreams. Despite the longing and sadness, the exploration continues, leading to a transformation. After nine days, the horse is set free as the desert transforms into a sea, demonstrating a shift in perspective or a new phase of life. The mentioning of plants, birds, rocks, and hills suggests familiarity and continuity in this new environment. The final lines of the song imply that even though the ocean may seem vast and full of life below the surface, it is akin to a desert, and the seemingly perfect sky above cannot escape the lack of love deep within human society.
Line by Line Meaning
On the first part of the journey
At the beginning of my adventure
I was looking at all the life
Observing the vibrant nature
There were plants and birds and rocks and things
Various elements of nature were present
There were sand and hills and rain
The landscape included sandy areas, hills, and precipitation
The first thing I met was a fly with no buzz
Encountering a fly that made no noise
And a sky with no clouds
Seeing a cloudless sky
The heat was hot and the ground was dry
Experiencing intense heat and dry ground
But the air was full of sound
Despite the arid conditions, there was a lively atmosphere
You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
I have traveled across the desert without a specific identity
It felt good to be out of the rain
Escaping the discomfort of being in the rain
In the desert you can't remember your name
In such a desolate place, your personal identity becomes less significant
Cause there ain't no one to give you no pain
Since there is no one around, there are no sources of emotional distress
After two days in the desert sun
Following two days under the scorching desert sun
My skin began to turn red
My skin started to become sunburned
After three days in the desert fun
After three days of desert exploration
I was looking at a river bed
I came across a dried-up river
And the story it told
The river bed conveyed a narrative
Of a river that floated
The story depicted a past flowing river
Made me sad to think it was dead
The realization that the river was no longer alive saddened me
After nine days I let the horse run free
After spending nine days in the desert, I released the horse and set it free
Cause the desert had turned to sea
Due to a drastic change, the desert transformed into a sea
The ocean is a desert with its life underground
Drawing a parallel between the lifeless desert and the seemingly barren ocean
And the perfectest sky is above
The sky above is the most sublime and flawless
Under the cities lies a heart made of ground
Beneath urban areas lies a soulless and mundane foundation
But the humans will give no love
Sadly, humans fail to offer affection or care
You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
Once again emphasizing the journey across the nameless desert
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dewey Bunnell
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