1. Laidback is a British big beat musician (real name Jason Laurence Cohen). He released two albums on Bolshi Records, International (1997) and Frequency Delinquency (2002)
2:
Origin
Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres
New Wave, Post-punk, synthpop
Years active
1979โpresent
Labels
Sire, Ariola, EMI
Website
laidback.dk
White Horse
Laidback Lyrics
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Don't ride the white horse
If you want to ride
Don't ride the white horse
White horse
Don't ride the white horse
White horse
Don't ride the white horse
If you want to be rich
You got to be a bitch
You got to be a bitch
I said rich
Rich, you bitch
If you want to ride
Ride the white pony
Ride, ride the white pony
White pony, white pony
The lyrics to Laidback's song White Horse are allegorical and metaphorical. The song is about the dangers of drug use, particularly cocaine. The "white horse" and "white pony" are code words for cocaine, and the lyrics advise listeners not to "ride" or use it. The first stanza repeats the warning not to ride the white horse, emphasizing the point.
The second stanza suggests that those who want to become rich must be ruthless or behave like a "bitch." The use of the word "rich" is a further metaphor for being successful, powerful, and prosperous in life. However, the word "bitch" may also be interpreted as a reference to a female dog, which may imply that one must be animalistic and aggressive to achieve success.
The final stanza repeats the warning to avoid the white horse but replaces it with the white pony, suggesting that riding a different animal (drug) is acceptable. This may be a misdirection or an acknowledgment that some drugs are more dangerous than others. In any case, the lyrics are cautionary and attempt to dissuade listeners from using cocaine.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to ride
If you want to partake in something exciting or dangerous,
Don't ride the white horse
Don't make the mistake of abusing drugs, specifically cocaine,
If you want to ride
Once again emphasizing that if someone wants an exhilarating experience,
Don't ride the white horse
Using drugs is definitely not the way to go about it,
White horse
A slang term for cocaine,
Don't ride the white horse
Warns against using cocaine even though it may seem tempting,
White horse
Another reference to the drug cocaine,
Don't ride the white horse
Reaffirms to avoid using cocaine as it is detrimental to one's health and well-being,
If you want to be rich
To attain wealth and success,
You got to be a bitch
One must exhibit ruthless and unscrupulous behavior in order to achieve financial success,
You got to be a bitch
Reiterating how one has to be aggressive and selfish to make it in life,
I said rich
This behavior is necessary to become financially successful,
Rich, you bitch
A phrase that sarcastically reflects on society's emphasis on wealth and power, reminding the listener that being rich doesn't make them a better person,
If you want to ride
Conveys the message once again that if someone is interested in experiencing pleasure or excitement,
Ride the white pony
They should turn towards another drug, specifically ecstasy,
Ride, ride the white pony
Encourages the listener to try ecstasy, which is considered a better alternative to the harmful drug cocaine,
White pony, white pony
Slang term for ecstasy, further emphasizing the idea of choosing a safer drug option,
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN GULDBERG, TIM PETER STAHL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bobthetog7555
Who's listening in 2024??!!
@lynnt.7804
I just heard this on BMF!!!!, had to hear it again!!!!
@theadjuster151
This guy! March 11th 2024 baby boy!
@candiekane12
March 12, my b-day 2024
@williamhall8710
Always
@EethrEatr
Yeah and how have I never seen the video for this song? ๐
@FTWLiveMusicScene
It's sucks getting old, but growing up in the 80's, totally worth it !!
@woodroblue8332
I believe it brother luv this song lol
@FTWLiveMusicScene
@@woodroblue8332 ๐ - classic jam !
@debrarobisnon6424
Memories....