Marissa Nadler is an American dream folk musician and singer-songwriter. Sh… Read Full Bio ↴Marissa Nadler is an American dream folk musician and singer-songwriter. She plays six string guitar, 12 string guitar, piano, ukelele, banjo, and voice.
Nadler studied painting at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she began her performing career after writing songs for many years.

The foundation of her sound is her haunting mezzo-soprano, and a delicate 6-string acoustic guitar, often accompanied by a variety of instruments, including electric guitar, theremin, and piano. Nadler writes strange, yet classic, melancholy songs. Her voice is often bathed in a wash of reverb and space echo and creates a ghostly, atmospheric feeling to the music.

She has American Gothic leanings; her songs often take place in an imagined, idealistic time with a cast of characters of her own creation.

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Bandcamp: http://marissanadler.bandcamp.com/

Stallions
Marissa Nadler Lyrics

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Mother, the stallions are running wild
Save me your evil thoughts of mine
Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind
Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind

Mother, the table's dressed in white
Save me your evil thoughts of mine
I tried my best to save you from your mind

Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind

Mother, the stallions are running wild
Save me your evil thoughts of time

Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind
Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyric "Mother, the stallions are running wild" introduces the theme of wildness and danger. It is like the untamed force of nature, which is uncontrollable and free. The singer is calling out to their mother, perhaps seeking help, protection, or guidance. The phrase "Save me your evil thoughts of mine" suggests that the singer is aware of their own dark thoughts, which they do not want their mother to worry about.

In the second stanza, the phrase "the table's dressed in white" evokes a sense of purity and innocence, but also recalls a funeral or a wedding. The singer seems to be addressing their mother again and is pleading for help with their own troubled mind. There is a sense of desperation in the repetition of the phrase "I tried my best to save you from your mind," suggesting that the singer is struggling to deal with their own mental health issues.

The final stanza reinforces the theme of wildness and danger, but also the idea that time is running out. The repetition of the phrase "Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind" suggests that the singer has a sense of responsibility for someone else's well-being. However, by the end of the song, it is not clear whether the singer has succeeded in saving anyone, including themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Mother, the stallions are running wild
The situation or emotions are getting out of hand and difficult to control.

Save me your evil thoughts of mine
Please spare me from your hurtful or negative feelings towards me.

Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind
I did everything I could to help you escape your own painful thoughts.

Mother, the table's dressed in white
This signifies a traditional setting or ritualistic event, possibly a funeral.

Save me your evil thoughts of mine
I don't want to hear your negative thoughts about me at this solemn gathering.

I tried my best to save you from your mind
I tried to protect you from your own negative thoughts and feelings during this difficult time.

Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind
I did everything I could to help you escape your own painful thoughts, especially during this difficult time.

Mother, the stallions are running wild
This repeats the first line and emphasizes the out-of-control and chaotic situation or emotions.

Save me your evil thoughts of time
Please spare me from your negative or hurtful feelings about past events or memories.

Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind
I tried everything I could to help you escape your own painful memories and thoughts.

Lord, I tried my best to save you from your mind
This repeats the line and emphasizes the effort and love that went into trying to help someone through their difficult emotions or memories.

Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MARISSA NADLER

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