Crazy Horse is best known for its long association with Young, despite having released five albums of its own over a 19-year span. It has been co-credited with Young as Neil Young and Crazy Horse on 15 albums, "Americana" and "Psychedelic Pill" from 2012 being the latest.
The band recorded a concept album entitled "Greendale" (2003) that told the story using metaphors of murder and crime to represent the destruction of a small town community. The final song "Be The Rain" is one of Neil's classic epics, pleading for the world to be like the rain -- recycle and conserve to save our planet.
Discography: the studio albums "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" (1969), "Zuma" (1975), "Rust Never Sleeps" (1979), "Re-ac-tor" (1981), "Life" (1987), "Ragged Glory" (1990), "Sleeps With Angels" (1994), "Broken Arrow" (1996), Greendale (2003), "Americana" (2012), Psychedelic Pill (2012) and live albums "Live Rust" (1979), "Weld" (1991), "Year of the Horse" (1997), "Live at the Fillmore East" (2006)
Jesus' Chariot
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics
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She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be coming 'round the mountain, she'll be coming 'round the mountain,
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be driving six white horses, she'll be driving six white horses,
We'll all go out to meet her when she comes
We'll all go out to meet her when she comes
We'll all go out to meet her, we'll all go out to meet her,
We'll all go out to meet her when she comes
We'll kill the big red rooster when she comes (when she comes)
We're gonna kill the big red rooster when she comes (when she comes)
We'll kill the big red rooster, we'll kill the big red rooster,
We'll kill the big red rooster when she comes (when she comes)
She will take us to the portals when she comes (when she comes)
She will take us to the portals when she comes (when she comes)
She will take us to the portals, take us to the portals,
She will take us to the portals when she comes (when she comes)
We'll all sing hallelujah when she comes (when she comes)
We'll all sing hallelujah when she comes (when she comes)
We'll all sing hallelujah, we'll all sing hallelujah
We'll all sing hallelujah when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be coming 'round the mountain, she'll be coming 'round the mountain,
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
She'll be coming 'round the mountain, coming 'round the mountain,
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
The lyrics to Neil Young and Crazy Horse's song Jesus' Chariot are a spin on the traditional folk song "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain." The verses speak of the arrival of a significant figure, possibly Jesus' return to the Earth, and the jubilant response to their arrival. The use of "she" could represent the arrival of a spiritual woman or motherly figure in a religious context.
The driving six white horses could be symbolic of the arrival of a powerful and superior being, and the killing of the big red rooster could represent the end of a time of pride and arrogance. The line "She will take us to the portals" could refer to the opening of the portal between the physical and spiritual world, allowing human beings to enter into a new era or awakening.
Overall, the song's message seems to be one of hope and celebration, anticipating the arrival of a significant spiritual figure and the promise of a new and improved future.
Line by Line Meaning
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
The arrival of a significant event will happen at an uncertain time.
She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (when she comes)
The event will be grand and majestic.
We'll all go out to meet her when she comes
We will be excitedly waiting for this event and will embrace it when it comes.
We'll kill the big red rooster when she comes (when she comes)
We will celebrate the event by destroying an object that represents negativity or opposition.
She will take us to the portals when she comes (when she comes)
The event will have a transformative effect, allowing us to pass through gates that lead to new beginnings.
We'll all sing hallelujah when she comes (when she comes)
The event will inspire jubilation and gladdening of hearts.
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
The arrival of a significant event will happen at an uncertain time.
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
The arrival of a significant event will happen at an uncertain time.
She'll be coming 'round the mountain, coming 'round the mountain,
The cycle of this event and its transformative effects will continue.
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (when she comes)
The arrival of a significant event will happen at an uncertain time.
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rocky52a
Neil Young is the only artist that could take a folk song we sang in kindergarten & make it a serious Rock n Roll tune.
jimmy newark
What a great tune .Neil Young has been on my radar since 69 .This track with the Horse is the best i,ve ever heard them do .It seems so natural that this rendition of an old song is taken to another level [10 levels] Their sound is bewildering
al joseph
This entire album is killer. This is without a doubt one of the greatest rock albums in history by virtue of taking the simplest songs we heard as kids and making them rock.. This music keeps me smiling. Damn is it ever phenomenal..You are a freaking genius.. These songs have been around forever and it took all these years to create something this spectacular. Thank you.,
jimmy newark
What a great tune .Neil Young crushes it and re builds it to another level
Ronnie
Neil has turned this into a dark masterpiece, a haunted song from the ages. Only Neil. Genius.
Lawrence Wolfe
Or, the future. Long may she reign.
Dharma Beach Bum
This is fantastic. I swear. Neil and Crazy Horse could rock the phone book and I'd be spellbound. Un-freaking-real.
kbhelpermonkey
Best version of this song ever. And creepy video is perfect. Greatness!
Storminnorman
What's '''creepy'' about it?