The Horses
Daryl Braithwaite Lyrics
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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
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
The song "The Horses" by Daryl Braithwaite is an uplifting and hopeful song about the freedom that comes with wide-open spaces and the companionship of loved ones. According to the lyrics, the song is about two people who ride horses together, experiencing the thrill of the ride and the beauty of the natural world around them. The lyrics suggest that no matter where life takes them or what obstacles they face, they will always have each other and the memory of this experience to hold onto.
The chorus of the song, repeating the line "That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'," frames the song as a promise of sorts, a commitment to accompany someone on a journey through life. The lyrics use images of soaring through the sky and hearing the cries of birds to emphasize the feeling of freedom, and the idea that anything is possible if one remains connected to nature and loved ones.
Overall, the song is an ode to the beauty of life and the importance of relationships, suggesting that even in difficult times, there is always hope for a brighter future. It's a song that invites listeners to hold onto the joy and magic of life, and to remember that no matter what happens, they can always get back up again with the help of those they love.
Line by Line Meaning
We will fly, way up high
We will experience the transcendent freedom of soaring through the skies
Where the cold wind blows
We will brave the elements in pursuit of adventure
Or in the sun laughing having fun
We will find joy in the simple pleasures of life
With the people that she knows
We will share these experiences with those closest to us
And if the situation should keep us separated
If circumstances conspire to keep us apart
You know the world won't fall apart
We will endure, despite the challenges we face
And you will free the beautiful bird
We will release the untamed energy of our hearts
That's caught inside your heart
Which-long suppressed by worry and fear - is itching to break free
Can't you hear her?
Do you not sense the urgency of her cries?
Oh, she cries so loud
Her voice echoes through your very soul
Casts her wild note over water and cloud
Her song reaches far and wide, touching all who hear it
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
This is the way things are meant to be, my dear
We'll be riding on the horses, yeah
Together we will journey through life's adventures
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
Far beyond the mundane concerns of everyday life
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
I will always be there to catch you if you stumble
You will grow and until you go
You will continue to develop, until the day you must depart
I'll be right there by your side
And I will remain with you through all of life's challenges
And even then whisper the wind
Even when you are gone, your spirit will speak to me
And she will carry up your ride
And the wind will carry your essence to new heights
I hear all the people of the world
I sense the collective yearning of all humanity
In one bird's lonely cry
As expressed through the mournful cry of this solitary creature
See them trying every way they know how
Observing humanity's tireless efforts to achieve transcendence
To make their spirit fly
To elevate their souls to new heights of existence
Can't you see him?
Do you not perceive the plight of this winged being?
He's down on the ground
Stranded and helpless upon the earth
He has a broken wing looking all around
Limited in his ability to take wing by a crippling injury
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Rickie Lee Jones, Walter Becker
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