Dead Horses recorded “Space and Time” in San Francisco at the legendary Hyde Street Studios (Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Grateful Dead) with Stephen Barncard. The album was released in 2014.
"Dead Horses played a preview of five powerful songs...beautiful and effortless." -Stephanie Elkins of "Simply Folk," Wisconsin Public Radio
Sarah Vos - Vocals/Guitar
Tim McIlree - Fiddle/Mandolin/Vocals
Peter Raboin - Guitar/Vocals
Daniel Wolff - Double Bass/Vocals
On and On
Dead Horses Lyrics
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So I ride along and I write a song
Been goin' on for way too long
And on And on And on
Rain don't bother me tonight
The lights just seem to be so bright
Well, honey babe, maybe you're right
On and On and On and On,
Honey babe, did I do ya wrong?
On and On and On and On,
Gonna find a place where I belong
I've got a bag of tricks and a box of hats
I'm gonna make you cry; I'm gonna make you laugh
I was broken, do you remember that?
When I laid my head down on your lap
Desolate, ain't done no wrong
Well maybe if I write it in a song
And we can all just sing along
And on And on And on And on
The lyrics of Dead Horses's song "On and On" seem to allude to a difficult situation in which the narraor finds themselves riding along, writing a song. They have been dealing with something for far too long, and the situation seems to be never-ending. Despite all of this, rain does not bother the singer tonight, and they seem to be focused on the bright lights that surround them. There's an acknowledgment that maybe the person who was with them was right, but they forgot how to fight. The repeated phrase "On and on and on" emphasizes the never-ending nature of the situation, and the singer questions if they have wronged someone ("Honey babe, did I do ya wrong?"). It seems like the singer is searching for a place where they belong, but they also possess a bag of tricks and box of hats, ready to make their listener cry or laugh. They reflect on a time when they were broken but laid their head down on someone's lap for comfort. The repeated allusion to "Desolate ain't done no wrong" could be a reference to feeling alone, but not necessarily being at fault.
Overall, the song feels like an expression of frustration and restlessness. The singer is trying to make sense of their situation but doesn't seem to be making much progress. The lyrics paint an image of someone who is wandering and searching, both literally and emotionally. The repeated phrase "On and on and on" adds a sense of repetition and routine, suggesting that the singer is stuck in a rut.
Line by Line Meaning
Desolate ain't done no wrong
Despite being barren and unsuccessful, I am innocent and not guilty of any wrongdoing
So I ride along and I write a song
I continue on this journey while narrating it through a musical score
Been goin' on for way too long
This struggle has persisted and endured for an uncomfortable length of time
And on And on And on
This cycle of adversity and hardship continues relentlessly and without end
Rain don't bother me tonight
The storm and its trials do not affect me as I am resilient
The lights just seem to be so bright
The distractions around me are numerous and overwhelming
Well, honey babe, maybe you're right
Perhaps you are correct, my dear friend
But forgot just how to fight
I seem to have lost my spirit and courage to contend with the challenges at hand
On and On and On and On,
Continuing incessantly without interruption
Honey babe, did I do ya wrong?
My beloved, have I committed a wrong against you?
On and On and On and On,
Persistently continuing without a break
Gonna find a place where I belong
I will seek out a location or situation that suits me
I've got a bag of tricks and a box of hats
I possess a range of valuable skills and assets
I'm gonna make you cry; I'm gonna make you laugh
I will provoke significant emotional responses from you by my deeds and words
I was broken, do you remember that?
I was shattered and defeated, do you recall this moment?
When I laid my head down on your lap
I was vulnerable and seeking comfort from you
Desolate, ain't done no wrong
I am barren and fruitless but I am innocent and I have not committed any misdeeds
Well maybe if I write it in a song
Perhaps I can articulate my struggles and their unfairness in a musical piece
And we can all just sing along
You and I can simultaneously both relate to and commemorate this moment of suffering
And on And on And on And on
This difficult time continues without relief or conclusion
Writer(s): daniel peter wolff, sarah linda voswinkel
Contributed by Chase W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BellaFirenze
Desolate ain't done no wrong
So I ride along and I write a song
Been goin' on for way too long
And on And on And on
Rain don't bother me tonight
The lights just seem to be so bright
Well, honey babe, maybe you're right
But forgot just how to fight
On and On and On and On,
Honey babe, did I do ya wrong?
On and On and On and On,
Gonna find a place where I belong
I've got a bag of tricks and a box of hats
I'm gonna make you cry; I'm gonna make you laugh
I was broken, do you remember that?
When I laid my head down on your lap
Desolate, ain't done no wrong
Well maybe if I write it in a song
And we can all just sing along
And on And on And on And on
@jenssiemon440
Sehr berührend. Unglaubliche Stimme!
@richardashley6312
Thanks for sharing this wonderful song with us. I Love it ❤
@Kae6502
<3 ! This is the song that turned me on to Dead Horses! Best version on YouTube so far. Bring in the rest of the band and I'll be in heaven! :) sigh
@DavidBridwellMusic
Great song!
@ngiyaxolisa
So what's not to love about Sarah's singing and writing and Dan's harmonies and bass?
@mostermeiermax
another fantastic song, wow
@jthomas5987
That was nice.
@thetaeisenberg9902
Just seen an ad for this song on jasko's latest video on the 13th of October 2022 but commented this on the 18th of October 2022
@SheilaIrishBrooklynGirl
Love it
@Ixteder
Great song, great performance!