1. Kindred Spirit was a … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with this name:
1. Kindred Spirit was a mid 90's duo that started life as the short-lived SmashBox, an all-female "super-group" consisting of the Go-Go's Gina Schock, The Bangles' Debbi Peterson, Mineapolis fem-duo Wendy & Lisa and B-52's bassist Sara Lee. This line-up didn't last too long (creative differences) and by the time Miles Copeland signed them to I.R.S. only Gina and Debbi remained. Shortly after they began writing and recording their debut album, Gina left. Debbi auditioned for new partners, continuing as Kindred Spirit with Siobhan Maher, former lead vocalist of The River City People.
2. RAC project of Paul Burnley and Svastika.
3. Psychedelic garage rock band which released an exceptional single "Blue Avenue"
Weight of the World
Kindred Spirit Lyrics
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Main voice: siobhan
Produced by kindred spirit
Released on 'kindred spirit' (1995)
If you could take the weight of the world off my shoulders
Darlin', it would change the way of the world for me
It's not hard, can't you see
When I'm walking by your side
Not all you see is golden
When a horse is running wild
It leaves the beast of burden
If you could take the weight of the world off my shoulders.
If you could take the stars from the sky and send them to me
Darlin', that's not love, it's a trick of the light you played on me
The simple things that I don't see
Knowing that I need someone to lean on.
When I'm walking by your side
Not all you see is golden
When a horse is running wild
It leaves the beast of burden
When I'm walking by your side, oh oh.
It's not hard, wait and see
All the things we talked about will happen.
When I'm walking by your side
Not all you see is golden
When a horse is running wild
It leaves the beast of burden
When I'm walking by your side (walk by my side)
Not all you see is golden
When a horse is running wild (walk by my side)
It leaves the beast of burden
If you could take the weight of the world off my shoulders.
Walk by my side - take the weight of the world
Walk by my side - take the weight of the world
Walk by my side - take the weight of the world
Walk by my side - take the weight of the world.
The lyrics of Kindred Spirit's "Weight of the World" explore the idea of relying on someone for support and sharing one's burdens with a partner. The singer asks her lover if they could take the weight of the world off her shoulders and change the way of the world for her. She acknowledges that not everything is golden when she is alone, and by being with her partner, it makes a difference. The song also touches on the idea of noticing the small things and realizing that we need someone to lean on, even if they do not seem significant. The chorus repeats the idea of walking side by side and sharing the weight of the world, hoping for a better future.
The metaphor of the "beast of burden" portrays how the weight of the world can feel like a heavy burden that one has to carry alone. However, when walking with someone, it becomes easier, and the weight seems to lift off. The song's contrast between the heavy feeling of carrying the weight of the world alone and the lighter feeling of having someone with you is quite powerful. The song's simplicity and repetitive chorus make it a great sing-along, lifting people's spirits along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could take the weight of the world off my shoulders
The singer is struggling with the burdens of the world and seeks help from their lover.
Darlin', it would change the way of the world for me
The relief from their lover's help would significantly impact the singer's life and perspective.
It's not hard, can't you see
The singer believes that their lover helping lift their burdens is not a difficult task.
All the things we talked about will happen.
The artist has spoken with their lover about their shared goals that they believe can be achieved once the burden is lifted.
When I'm walking by your side
The artist feels comfort and support when they are with their lover.
Not all you see is golden
The singer acknowledges that their life may not appear perfect to others even when they are with their lover.
When a horse is running wild
The singer uses a metaphor to describe the uncontrolled chaos that they experience without their lover's support.
It leaves the beast of burden
The artist feels weighed down and burdened by their struggles without their lover's help.
If you could take the stars from the sky and send them to me
The artist wishes their lover would perform impossible feats to show their love.
Darlin', that's not love, it's a trick of the light you played on me
The artist realizes that their previous statement is unrealistic and acknowledges that their lover's mere presence and support is a genuine display of love.
The simple things that I don't see
The singer struggles with life's simpler struggles and requires their lover's help to navigate them.
Knowing that I need someone to lean on.
The artist is aware of their need for support and wants their lover to be that person.
It's not hard, wait and see
The singer believes that their lover's assistance is not a difficult task and asks them to be patient.
Walk by my side - take the weight of the world
The singer repeats their request for their lover to support and help carry their burdens in order to ease their struggles.
Contributed by Peyton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.