Ishiki no fuchi wo aruki
Koudo dake wo tayori ni
Ishiki no fuchi wo aruki
Koudo dake wo tayori ni
Kimi ni mukau toki
Hirakareta ao wa eikyuu no kanousei wo utsushi
Kimi to boku no kawasu kotoba wo tsunageru
Omoku taresagaru yuuutsu no katachi wo omoiukabe
Soko ni aru hazu no kokoro
Yagate souon ni kakikesare
Oowareta hikari ni kaeri
Modoru koto wo nozomu koe wa hashiru
Shizuka ni tomaru shiroi nami
Minamo de haneru
Kumo no utagoe
Kuruu hizashi ni yakusoku no moji
Ashimoto ni hirogaru
Shikou no kakera wo mitsume
Kanawanu mono ni kibo no namida
Hoshi wa dare no mono ni
Kanashimi no saigo wa itsuka
Bokura ni kaesareru monogatari wo tsuzuku
Kage ni utsuru hitomi ni
Takusan no hohoemi ni musuu ni narabu
Deguchi e no shisen
Saiai no fuukei
Maboroshi ga motarasu
Shiroi shunkan to te no hira
Subete hohaba no naka ni sonzaishi
Afureru mizu ni tochaku no kane
Sora no hashi to yuuyami no kensou
Yoru wo koete
Chinmoku no toki
Tomoshibi wo keshite
Tsukiyo no michi wo
Muku no egao ni mikan no shiawase wo
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It stretches on forever
I walk through this abyss of consciousness
Relying only on my heartbeat when I face you
The open blue reflecting eternal possibility
The words we exchange intertwine
A melancholy figure, hanging heavily
Surfaces in my mind
There must be a heart there:
Soon noise will drown it out
Returning to the concealed light
My voice raised, yearning to go back
White waves stop quietly
The song of the clouds breaking the surface
Letters of promise to the insane sunlight
I gaze at the fragments of thought spread out at my feet
Tears of hope for those unfulfilled
To whom do the stars belong?
Someday this sadness' end
Will be returned to us and the story will continue
Silhouettes reflected in my eyes:
Countless faint smiles lined up before me
Gazing towards the exit
This beloved landscape
A vision brings
An instant of whiteness and the palm of my hand
All exists within one stride
Bells sound the arrival of the flood
The bridge of the sky and the clamour of twilight
I pass through this night; in silence
I extinguish my lamp, and in the moonlit street
Give an innocent smile for the happiness to come
I Chose Horses
Mogwai Lyrics
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I walk through this abyss of consciousness
Relying only on my heartbeat when I face you
The open blue reflecting eternal possibility
The words we exchange intertwine
A melancholy figure, hanging heavily
Surfaces in my mind
There must be a heart there
Soon noise will drown it out
Returning to the enveloped light
My voice raised, yearning to go back
White waves stop quietly
The song of the clouds breaking the surface
Words of promise to the insane sunlight
I gaze at the fragments of thought spread out at my feet
Tears of hope for those unfulfilled
To whom do the stars belong?
Sometime this sadness will end
My heart's response will continue the story
Silhouettes reflected in my eyes:
Countless faint smiles lined up before me
Gazing towards the exit
This beloved landscape
A vision brings
An instant of whiteness and the palm of my hand
All exists within one stride
Bells sound the arrival of the flood
The bridge of the sky and the clamor of twilight
I pass through this night; in silence
I extinguish my lamp, and in the moonlit street
Give an innocent smile for the happiness to come
The lyrics of Mogwai's song "I Chose Horses" are full of complex and abstract imagery that paint a picture of a journey through one's own consciousness. The singer describes walking through an abyss, relying only on their heartbeat when they face something unknown. The open blue reflecting eternal possibility represents the vastness of the unknown, and the melancholy figure that surfaces in the singer's mind symbolizes their inner struggles.
As the song progresses, the noise of the outside world begins to drown out the singer's thoughts, and they yearn to return to a place of quiet contemplation. The imagery shifts to the sea and the clouds, with the white waves and a song breaking the surface representing hope and promise in the face of uncertainty. The singer gazes at the fragments of thought spread out before them, and sheds tears of hope for those who are unfulfilled.
The song ends with the singer pondering the stars and finding solace in the idea that their heart's response will continue their story. The silhouettes of faint smiles lined up before them represent the potential for happiness in the future, and the singer gives an innocent smile in anticipation of what is to come.
Overall, "I Chose Horses" paints a vivid and introspective picture of one's own inner journey through life, with all of its ups and downs, twists and turns, and moments of hope and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
It stretches on forever
The journey ahead of me feels endless
I walk through this abyss of consciousness
I navigate through thoughts and emotions that are deep and overwhelming
Relying only on my heartbeat when I face you
I try to remain calm and composed when confronting someone
The open blue reflecting eternal possibility
The vastness of the sky represents endless opportunities
The words we exchange intertwine
Our conversation has a deep and intertwined meaning
A melancholy figure, hanging heavily
A deep sadness overwhelms me
Surfaces in my mind
My thoughts are consumed by this sadness
There must be a heart there
I believe there are feelings and emotions behind the actions of others
Soon noise will drown it out
Other distractions will soon take over my thoughts and replace my sadness
Returning to the enveloped light
Going back to a state of peace and tranquility
My voice raised, yearning to go back
I express a strong desire to return to that peaceful state
White waves stop quietly
The sound of waves breaking against the shore can bring peace and comfort
The song of the clouds breaking the surface
The sound of the wind blowing through the clouds brings a sense of calm
Words of promise to the insane sunlight
There is hope and potential even in the craziness of life
I gaze at the fragments of thought spread out at my feet
I reflect on my thoughts and emotions
Tears of hope for those unfulfilled
I feel sadness for those who have not reached their goals
To whom do the stars belong?
Who is in control of our destiny?
Sometime this sadness will end
I believe that one day my sadness will fade away
My heart's response will continue the story
My heart will continue to guide me forward
Silhouettes reflected in my eyes: Countless faint smiles lined up before me
I see the happiness and joy that is present in the world
Gazing towards the exit
Looking forward to what's ahead and moving on
This beloved landscape, a vision brings
The beauty of nature has the power to inspire and uplift us
An instant of whiteness and the palm of my hand
A moment of clarity and understanding
All exists within one stride
Everything we need is within reach
Bells sound the arrival of the flood
The world is constantly changing and transforming
The bridge of the sky and the clamor of twilight
The beauty and chaos of the world around us
I pass through this night; in silence
I navigate through difficult times with a sense of calm and serenity
I extinguish my lamp, and in the moonlit street
I turn off all distractions and embrace the quiet of the night
Give an innocent smile for the happiness to come
I remain hopeful and optimistic for the future
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DOMINIC AITCHISON, JOHN CUMMINGS, MARTIN BULLOCH, STUART BRAITHWAITE
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