Goldenhorse is a pop/folk band from New Zealand. The group consists of Kirs… Read Full Bio ↴Goldenhorse is a pop/folk band from New Zealand. The group consists of Kirsten Morell (vocals), Ben Collier (drums), Vincent Hine (bass), Ben King (guitar/vocals) and Geoff Maddock (guitar/vocals). The band has not said it has split; the time-out is described as a hiatus with Morrell releasing a solo album in 2010 and King debuting Grand Rapids in 2011.

Goldenhorse's debut album Riverhead was released in October 2002. Over the following 18 months, various singles from the album started to be played on the radio and the band played live throughout New Zealand. Sales of the record climbed slowly then steadily and in August 2004 the album reached no.1 on the NZ national charts.

"Out of the Moon" was released in 2005. "Reporter" was released in 2007.

The band has not said it has split; the time-out is described as a hiatus with Morrell releasing a solo album in 2010 and King debuting Grand Rapids in 2011.

Discography

Albums

* Riverhead #1 NZ (Platinum x3: 45,000+)
* Riverhead: New Edition (2004)
* Out Of The Moon #2 NZ (Platinum: 15,000+)
* Goldenhorse (UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland) 2007
* Reporter (2007)

Singles

* From 'Riverhead'
o Golden Dawn (2002)
o Maybe Tomorrow (2003) #10 NZ
o Wake Up Brother (2003) #17 NZ
o Northern Lights (2004) #43 NZ
* from 'Out Of The Moon'
o Run Run Run (2004)
o Out of the Moon (2005) #21 NZ
* Featured
o Anchor Me (2005) featured Kirsten

Waltz
Goldenhorse Lyrics

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Baby our love is round
And it makes me whole
We drive to this place
Where we have no fear

Maybe you'll stay right here
And we'll build a nice nest
We'll talk about friends

Go to bed and get rest

And if you go
Maybe you'll go
But if you go
Don't leave me to face it
Don't leave me to face it

Baby a love like this
Should last forever
But we cannot say how long
Time sits down for supper

And if you go
Maybe you'll go
But if you go
Don't leave me to face it
Don't leave me to face it
Don't leave me to face it

Alone
Alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Waltz" by Goldenhorse talks about the beauty and fragility of love, and how it can bring a sense of completeness and safety, yet at the same time can be unpredictable and elusive. The lyrics speak to the idea that two people in a relationship can build a sense of shelter and security for one another, yet there is always an underlying fear of what might happen if one of them were to leave. The opening lines, "Baby our love is round and it makes me whole" convey the idea that the love between the two individuals is all-encompassing and provides a sense of fullness, and they find a place where they can escape and feel free from their fears.

However, despite the sense of comfort that they share, the chorus acknowledges the possibility of the other person leaving, and the fear and uncertainty that comes with it. The repetition of the plea, "Don't leave me to face it alone" conveys a sense of helplessness and vulnerability, and the recognition that in spite of all the security and shelter that love can bring, there is always the risk of being left to face the world alone.

The song is a poignant exploration of the complexities and challenges of love, and how it can be both a source of strength and a source of fear. It is a reflection on the paradoxical nature of love, how it can both bring us closer to others and at the same time remind us of our own vulnerability and mortality.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby our love is round
Our love is complete and fulfilling

And it makes me whole
Our love is what completes and fulfills me

We drive to this place
We're going to a special place where we feel safe and free

Where we have no fear
A place where we don't have to worry about anything at all

Maybe you'll stay right here
I hope you'll stay with me here

And we'll build a nice nest
We'll create a comfortable, happy home together

We'll talk about friends
We'll talk about our friends and our life together

Go to bed and get rest
We'll go to bed and get some sleep to be ready for the next day

And if you go
If you ever leave

Maybe you'll go
Perhaps you'll leave one day

But if you go
But if you go