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The Stallion
Luke Buda Lyrics
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Shines on us tonight
Sad that we can't see
This road will lead us to our death
Then again I guess they all do
A stallion takes a leap
Quite a mighty steed
It′s a shame he never learned their spell
And its plain to see that he can't read too
It is left to the rest of us to shovel up his shit
'Cause he′s just way too far ahead
And he never looks behind
To see just what those big old hooves have broken
Cowboys ride on his back
And they′re all dressed up in black by the? they will not stop
'Til the morning sun is bleeding red
It is left to the rest of us to shovel up their shit
′Cause they're just way too far ahead
And they never look behind
To see just what those big old hooves have broken.
"Shit!"
The lyrics to Luke Buda's song The Stallion contain themes of death, transcendence, and the consequential displacement of those who follow greatness without fully comprehending its power. The opening line, "The full moon's wicked light shines on us tonight," sets a haunting and ominous tone to the song, with the use of "wicked" suggesting that something sinister or malevolent is about to occur. The following line, "Sad that we can't see / This road will lead us to our death," reinforces this sense of foreboding, where the characters in the song seem to be trapped on a path that will inevitably lead to their own destruction.
The titular stallion, who is described as "a god among its kind," operates as a symbol for the unattainable greatness that humans seek to emulate. However, the lyrics suggest that this pursuit of greatness often comes at the expense of our own well-being and those who follow us. The line "It is left to the rest of us to shovel up his shit" serves as a metaphor for the inevitable displacement and destruction that results from the pursuit of greatness. The cowboys who ride on the stallion's back are described as being "dressed up in black," which further underscores the idea that they are following a path of darkness and destruction.
Overall, the lyrics to The Stallion convey a sense of hopelessness and despair in regards to the pursuit of greatness. The song suggests that there is always a cost to be paid for the pursuit of greatness, and that this cost often comes at the expense of those who follow us.
Line by Line Meaning
The full moon's wicked light
The eerie and unsettling illumination of the full moon shines upon us.
Shines on us tonight
We are specifically affected by the moon's glow right now.
Sad that we can't see
It is unfortunate that we are unable to fully perceive the situation at hand.
This road will lead us to our death
The path we are on will ultimately result in our demise.
Then again I guess they all do
However, this is true of all roads in life.
A stallion takes a leap
A powerful horse makes a daring jump.
Quite a mighty steed
This animal is truly formidable and strong.
A god among its kind
Compared to other horses, this one is of divine stature and ability.
It's a shame he never learned their spell
Unfortunately, he was never able to learn the specialized magic that other horses possess.
And its plain to see that he can't read too
Additionally, he is incapable of comprehending written language.
It is left to the rest of us to shovel up his shit
The task of cleaning up after him falls to others, as he does not bother to do so himself.
'Cause he's just way too far ahead
He is so far ahead that he is beyond the reach of those who follow him.
And he never looks behind
He does not look back to see the trail of destruction he leaves behind as he charges forward.
To see just what those big old hooves have broken
He is unaware of the damage he causes with his powerful hooves.
Cowboys ride on his back
Men who tend to cattle take advantage of his strength and speed by riding him into action.
And they're all dressed up in black
These cowboys are outfitted in dark clothing.
By the? they will not stop
They are driven by something to persist in their pursuits, but it is unclear what exactly that is.
'Til the morning sun is bleeding red
They continue on until the dawn breaks and the sky is stained red with the sun's light.
It is left to the rest of us to shovel up their shit
Others must clean up after the cowboys and their horses, as they do not tend to these responsibilities themselves.
'Cause they're just way too far ahead
Like the stallion, the cowboys are too far away to be held directly accountable for their actions.
And they never look behind
As with the stallion, the cowboys do not take the time to consider what destruction they may be causing.
To see just what those big old hooves have broken.
They do not take the time to understand the damage they leave in their wake.
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.