Dark Horse
George Harrison with Eric Clapton And Band Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But it looks like they've been foolin' you again,
You thought that you'd got me all steaked out
But baby looks like I've been breaking out
I'm a dark horse
Running on a dark race course
I'm a blue moon
I've been a cool jerk
Looking for the source
I'm a dark horse.
You thought you had got me in your grip
Baby looks like you was not so smart
And I became too slippery for you
But let me say that was nothing new.
I'm a dark horse
Running on a dark race course
I'm a blue moon
Since I picked up my first spoon
I've been a cool jerk
Looking for the source
I'm a dark horse
I thought that you knew it all along
Until you started getting me not right
Seems as if you heard a little late
But I warned you when
We both were at the starting gate
I'm a dark horse
Running on a dark race course
I'm a blue moon
Since I stepped from out of the womb
I've been a cool jerk
Cooking at the source
I'm a dark horse.
Dear George Harrison,
The lyrics of Dark Horse showcase the struggles of being misunderstood and underestimated by someone close to us. The singer of this song has been underestimated by someone who thought they had them all figured out. However, the singer proved them wrong, as they described themselves as a "dark horse" who is running on a dark race course. They also describe themselves as being slippery and cool jerk looking for the source.
The lyrics convey a sense of resilience and determination despite being overlooked or underestimated. The singer, who describes himself as a blue moon, is showing the world, particularly those who do not believe in him, what he is capable of. He also reminisces about a time when he warned his doubters when they were both at the starting gate.
Overall, Dark Horse is a song about confronting the challenges of being underestimated, misunderstood, and finding the strength to overcome them. It is an anthem for the underdog, a reminder to keep pushing forward no matter the odds, and to never let others' opinions limit one's potential.
Line by Line Meaning
You thought that you knew where I was and when
You believed that you had complete knowledge of my whereabouts and schedule
But it looks like they've been foolin' you again
However, it seems that someone has once again deceived you
You thought that you'd got me all steaked out
You thought you had completely figured me out
But baby looks like I've been breaking out
But it appears that I have been defying your expectations
I'm a dark horse
I am an unpredictable and enigmatic person
Running on a dark race course
Navigating through a challenging and obscured path
I'm a blue moon
I am a rare and unusual occurrence
Since I stepped from out of the womb
Ever since I was born
I've been a cool jerk
I have been a detached and aloof individual
Looking for the source
Searching for the root or cause of things
Cooking at the source
Experimenting and tinkering with the root or cause of things
You thought you had got me in your grip
You believed that you had complete control over me
Baby looks like you was not so smart
But it seems that you were not so clever after all
And I became too slippery for you
And I became too elusive and difficult for you to handle
But let me say that was nothing new
But let me tell you, that is not a new experience for me
I thought that you knew it all along
I assumed that you were already aware of the truth
Until you started getting me not right
Until you started misunderstanding me
Seems as if you heard a little late
It appears that you received the news a bit too late
But I warned you when We both were at the starting gate
But I gave you a heads up when we were both starting out
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
J
You thought that you knew where I was and when
It looks like they've been foolin' you again
You thought that you'd got me all staked out
But baby looks like I've been breaking out
I'm a dark horse
Running on a dark race course
I'm a blue moon
Since I stepped out of the womb
I've been a cool jerk
Who's looking for the source
I'm a dark horse
You thought that you had got me in your grip
Baby looks like you was not so smart
And I became too slippery for you
Let me tell you that was nothing new
I'm a dark horse
Running on a dark race course
I'm a blue moon
Since I picked up my first spoon
I've been a cool jerk
Who's looking for the source
I'm a dark horse
I thought that you knew it all along
Until you started getting me not right
Seems as if you heard a little late
I warned you when we both was at the starting gate
I'm a dark horse
Running on a dark race course
I'm a blue moon
Since I stepped out of the womb
I've been a cool jerk
Who's looking for his perks
I'm a dark horse
I'm a dark horse
Running on a dark race course
I'm a blue moon
Since I stepped from out of the womb
I've been a cool jerk
Just looking at the source
I'm a dark horse...
Music & Lyrics: George Harrison
🙏🏻♥️🎶🙏🏻♥️🎶
yogisie
This song is really underrated. The strain in George's voice really added something to it.
USMC Veteran
Yes a great song from 1974. I thought it was so cool. I was a 19 yr old United States Marine getting ready to deploy to Camp Foster, Okinawa. Thanks George. Semper Fidelis
Carol Palmer
I heard he had tonsillitis when he recorded it. You’re right. I love the way his voice sounds.
Khuno Gaming
It makes it sound better with tonsillitis.
Khuno Gaming
And no wonder why his voice sounds a bit better and more scratchy or different.
Jay Jones
It’s a bad song and a fantastic song at the same time.
joshua2814
He was truly a dark horse. He was a great Beatle, but when he went solo he truly shined. We miss you, George!
Khuno Gaming
Yes he was too underrated.
Judy Allen
I met George 45 years ago when his car broke down near my house . I didn't realise who he was at first heedless to say I was over the moon when I knew, what a great guy.
Alexander
really?