Horses
Daryl Braithwaite Lyrics


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We will fly, way up high
Where the cold wind blows
Or in the sun laughing having fun
With the people that she knows
And if the situation should keep us separated
You know the world won't fall apart
And you will free the beautiful bird
That's caught inside your heart
Can't you hear her?
Oh, she cries so loud
Casts her wild note over water and cloud

That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
We'll be riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up

You will grow and until you go
I'll be right there by your side
And even then whisper the wind
And she will carry up your ride
I hear all the people of the world
In one bird's lonely cry
See them trying every way they know how
To make their spirit fly
Can't you see him?
He's down on the ground
He has a broken wing looking all around

That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up

That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up

That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up

That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up

That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah




Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Daryl Braithwaite's song "Horses" are about the power of love and being there for someone through all of life's ups and downs. The song talks about flying high, either in the cold wind or in the sun, surrounded by the people we love. The lyrics also touch on the idea that sometimes we may need to be apart from the ones we hold dear, but love can conquer all. The metaphor of the beautiful bird that's trapped in our hearts represents the feeling of being held back by our fears and doubts, but ultimately breaking free with the help of those who love us.


The chorus of the song repeats the words "That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'" multiple times, reinforcing the idea that no matter what happens, the singer will always be there for the person they are singing to. The metaphor of riding on horses, way up in the sky, represents the idea of soaring to great heights with the support of those we love. The final lines of the song talk about how we are all trying to make our spirits fly in our own ways, but with the help of others, we can soar higher than we ever thought possible.


Overall, the lyrics to "Horses" are about the power of love, support, and the importance of being there for one another through all of life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

We will fly, way up high
We'll achieve greatness and reach new heights beyond what we could imagine


Where the cold wind blows
Embracing life's challenges and obstacles, even if it's not always comfortable


Or in the sun laughing having fun
Enjoying the good times and cherishing happiness with loved ones


With the people that she knows
Sharing joys and experiences with people who matter


And if the situation should keep us separated
Even if we're apart, the world will still keep going


You know the world won't fall apart
Life goes on and it's important to keep going, even when things get tough


And you will free the beautiful bird
Releasing your inner self and embracing your true, beautiful nature


That's caught inside your heart
All the potential and passion you hold inside, waiting to be set free


Can't you hear her?
Listen to your inner self and intuition for guidance


Oh, she cries so loud
Your inner self is calling out to you and can be heard if you listen closely


Casts her wild note over water and cloud
The inner self's calling echoes through nature, reaching far and wide


That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
This is how life is going to unfold, dear one


We'll be riding on the horses, yeah
We'll embrace life and all it has to offer, experiencing it to the fullest


And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
Even if we encounter setbacks, we'll always support each other and help each other up


You will grow and until you go
You'll continue to evolve and experience new things until the end of your life


I'll be right there by your side
I'll always be there for you no matter what life throws our way


And even then whisper the wind
Even after we part, our love and memories will still be carried on the winds of time


And she will carry up your ride
The wind and our memories will lift us up and keep us close, even when we're apart


I hear all the people of the world
We're all connected and part of a larger community and humanity


In one bird's lonely cry
Our shared experiences and emotions are echoed through nature, connecting us all


See them trying every way they know how
We all try to find meaning and purpose in life, doing our best with what we have


To make their spirit fly
We strive to find and achieve our own individual paths to personal fulfillment and happiness


Can't you see him?
Open your eyes to the world around you and others' struggles and triumphs


He's down on the ground
Life can be difficult and bring us down, but there's always hope for better days ahead


He has a broken wing looking all around
We all have our scars and wounds, but we keep moving forward and searching for healing




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rickie Lee Jones, Walter Becker

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We will fly, way up high
Where the cold wind blows
Or in the sun laughing having fun
With the people that she knows
And if the situation should keep us separated
You know the world won't fall apart
And you will free the beautiful bird
That's caught inside your heart
Can't you hear her?
Oh, she cries so loud
Casts her wild note over water and cloud
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
We'll be riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
You will grow and until you go
I'll be right there by your side
And even then whisper the wind
And she will carry up your ride
I hear all the people of the world
In one bird's lonely cry
See them trying every way they know how
To make their spirit fly
Can't you see him?
He's down on the ground
He has a broken wing looking all around
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up



All comments from YouTube:

@waynefernandes9455

I, a Canadian was in Australia on a working holiday, Brisbane on a Saturday afternoon at the Eaglefarm race course. This song came on and all the Aussies sang and danced to it. It was the first time that I heard it and I pretended to sing along and man did I dance. Judging by everyone’s reaction to it, I knew it was important.

Now when I hear it, a montage of all the wonderful memories I made in Australia plays in my mind. What a beautiful nation, the lucky country indeed. Much love to all of you Aussies, enjoy your beautiful country and never stop being loud, boisterous and awesome. Cheers!

@tiger832

Thanks Wayno

@vickidoctor5586

Thank u :) come back again

@The_Candyman86

Wayne Fernandes i dont like canadians. Very arrogant ppl like their god justin bieber.

@Switchtravels

Wayne Fernandes Brisbane rocks, come back soon mate, our country needs tourist like you who appreciate our land.

@neonicplays

@@Switchtravels noone likes brisbane. Sydney is so much better

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@Ian17000

RIP Margaret Urlich. Gone but never forgotten. One of the best female vocalists ever to pick up a microphone.

@jessemuscara7910

Elvis

@antoniotovio5016

RIP Margaret Urlich. The great Kiwi singer who sang with Daryl on this classic song. Both Daryl and Margaret did a wonderful duet.

@markroper1956

But why is she not on this video? It seems to be some model??

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