Horse
Motorama Lyrics


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Place your heart in my
The pain will float
My hands are broken, me eyes are tired

You are the horse that i'll never ride
You are the horse that i'll never ride
I waste my time i won't get it back
Hole in my pride
You are the horse that i'll never ride

Place your legs in fire
The pain will float
Your eyes are slow your are tired
So place

You are the horse that i'll never ride
You are the horse that i'll never ride
I waste my time i won't get it back




Hole in my pride
You are the horse that i'll never ride

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Horse by Russian post-punk band Motorama are somewhat cryptic and difficult to fully decipher, but at the core of the song lies a sense of longing and regret. The opening line, "place your heart in my, the pain will float," suggests an invitation to someone to open up and share their pain, with the promise that it will be eased by doing so. The following line, "my hands are broken, my eyes are tired," seems to imply that the singer is exhausted and unable to provide immediate comfort or assistance.


The repeated refrain, "you are the horse that I'll never ride," is a powerful metaphor for something unattainable or out of reach. A wild horse represents freedom, speed, and the thrill of the chase, but it's also untameable and unpredictable. The singer seems to be admiring this "horse" from afar, resigned to the fact that they'll never be able to ride it, and lamenting the time wasted in trying to do so. The line "hole in my pride" suggests that the singer's attempts to capture this elusive thing has left them feeling defeated and diminished.


The second verse follows a similar structure, with the imagery of fire and slow, tired eyes suggesting exhaustion and weariness. The repeated chorus underscores the sense of longing and missed opportunity, with the realization that time is finite and cannot be regained. Ultimately, the song seems to be about the ways in which we long for something unattainable, and how that longing can leave us feeling empty and regretful.


Line by Line Meaning

Place your heart in my
Let me into your heart and trust me with your emotions


The pain will float
Together we can find a way to heal from our pain and let it go


My hands are broken, me eyes are tired
I am exhausted and wounded, but I am still here trying to connect with you


You are the horse that i'll never ride
You are a missed opportunity or unattainable goal that I must accept I cannot reach


I waste my time i won't get it back
I am aware that I have spent too much energy and emotion on something that will never work out


Hole in my pride
My self-esteem has been bruised and I feel incomplete because of my failure to reach my goal


Place your legs in fire
Take a risk and trust me with your vulnerability, even if it may be painful


Your eyes are slow your are tired
You are also exhausted and feeling drained from life's challenges




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