Stampede
Foy Willing & The Riders Of The Purple Sage Lyrics
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With your eyes in sight Who do you see?
You're in my life How do you feel?
But you don't know me Where could you be?
Where do you go?
Who do you see?
I follow what I see
I follow what I feel
Until your wisdom loses me
Please
Stampede into me
Stampede into me
The lyrics to Foy Willing & The Riders Of The Purple Sage's "Stampede" speak to the confusion and longing that comes with unrequited love. The singer is wondering where their object of affection goes and who they see while they're away. They express their desire to be closer to this person, to know them better and be more involved in their life. However, despite their feelings, they are still an outsider to this person and don't know where they stand.
The second verse seems to describe the singer's struggle to reconcile their feelings with reality. They are trying to be loyal to their own emotions and follow what they see and feel, but eventually, their object of affection's wisdom (or lack thereof) causes them to feel lost and unsure. The chorus then becomes a plea for this person to "stampede into" the singer, to bring chaos and excitement into their life, and perhaps to finally establish a connection between them.
Overall, "Stampede" is a melancholy love song that captures the bittersweetness of wanting someone who is just out of reach. The lyrics are simple but poignant, and the imagery of the stampede adds a sense of wildness and danger to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Wondering outside Where do you go?
As I see you wandering outside, I am curious to know where you are headed?
With your eyes in sight Who do you see?
As you seem to have a clear vision, I wonder who the subject of your gaze might be?
You're in my life How do you feel?
Since you have become a part of my life, I am curious to know about your emotional state.
But you don't know me Where could you be?
Even though we have been spending time together, you seem unaware of my identity. I wonder where your thoughts might be?
Mixing loyalty
Blending commitment and faithfulness.
I follow what I see
I make choices based on observable facts and evidence.
I follow what I feel
I make choices based on emotions and intuition.
Until your wisdom loses me
I continue to trust and follow, until your judgment no longer aligns with my own.
Please
An earnest request.
Stampede into me
Overwhelm me with your passion and energy.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAROL RICE, FOY GLENN WILLING
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