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)
Loose Change
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics
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Built a house of rain
Built a house of love
It's hard to build again
Built a road to reason
Built a road to fate
Built a road to the promised land
Right up to the gate
Loose change in my pocket
Future in my hand
Too many distractions
For me to understand
Too many distractions
Got to get back home
Get into something solid
Get out of the zone
Some roads bring renewal
Some roads hide and wait
Some roads promise everything
And steal your fuel away
Loose change in my pocket
Future in my hand
Too many distractions
For me to understand
Some roads I been flyin'
Some roads I crashed
Some roads I been sleepin' on
Some roads I got back
Some roads I been runnin'
Some roads I was stopped
Some roads I been walkin down
Some roads I was lost
Loose Change by Neil Young & Crazy Horse is a song that speaks about the struggles that one faces in life amidst distractions and how it can be hard to stay focused and not get lost in the chaos. The lyrics are metaphorical, with the singer describing various things he has built in his life, such as a house of cards, rain, and love. However, despite all his efforts, he finds it challenging to build again and get back on track. He speaks of having built roads to reason, fate, and the promised land, but at times, a road can promise everything but end up stealing your fuel away.
Amidst all of this, the singer finds himself with loose change in his pocket and the future in his hand. However, there are too many distractions for him to understand what he needs to do. He realizes that he needs to get back home and get into something solid, to get out of the zone and find new roads that could bring renewal. While he has flown down some roads, he has also crashed along the way, slept on some roads, lost his way on others, and found himself stopped on others.
The song is an exploration of the complexities and difficulties of life and how it can be hard to navigate through the distractions and stay on course. It speaks of the need for renewal and the willingness to explore new roads while acknowledging the roadblocks and failures one might encounter along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I built a house of cards
I tried to build something fragile and complex, which quickly fell apart.
Built a house of rain
I tried to build something ephemeral and unstable, which dissolved quickly.
Built a house of love
I tried to build something beautiful and powerful, which proved difficult to rebuild once lost.
It's hard to build again
It's difficult to recreate something once it's been destroyed or lost.
Built a road to reason
I sought a path of logic and rationality, which helped me understand the world.
Built a road to fate
I followed a predetermined path or destiny, which may have been uncertain or out of my control.
Built a road to the promised land
I headed towards a better, more prosperous future, which I believed was within reach.
Right up to the gate
I got close to my desired destination, but ultimately fell short of reaching it.
Loose change in my pocket
I have some money on me, but it's not significant or substantial.
Future in my hand
I have the power to shape my own future, but I am unsure of what direction to take.
Too many distractions
There are too many things vying for my attention and focus, preventing me from making progress.
For me to understand
These distractions are making it difficult for me to make sense of my surroundings or what I need to do next.
Got to get back home
I need to return to what I know and what is familiar in order to regain my bearings.
Get into something solid
I need to focus on something substantial and dependable in order to regain stability and a sense of direction.
Get out of the zone
I need to stop being complacent or stuck in my ways, and make a change in order to move forward.
Some roads bring renewal
Certain paths lead to a fresh start or a revitalized outlook on life.
Some roads hide and wait
Other paths are deceptive or unclear, hiding their true nature or purpose until it's too late.
Some roads promise everything
Some paths seem like they will lead to all of my hopes and dreams coming true, but ultimately fall short.
And steal your fuel away
These paths drain my energy and enthusiasm, leaving me feeling empty and directionless.
Some roads I been flyin'
There have been paths that I've sailed through with ease and confidence.
Some roads I crashed
Other paths have led to catastrophic failure or disappointment.
Some roads I been sleepin' on
There have been paths I've ignored or underestimated, not realizing their potential.
Some roads I got back
I've been able to recover from some failures or setbacks and get back on track.
Some roads I been runnin'
I've rushed headlong into some paths, not thinking about the consequences.
Some roads I was stopped
There have been times when I've been prevented from moving forward, either by external forces or my own doubts and fears.
Some roads I been walkin down
I've taken my time on certain paths, enjoying the scenery and taking it all in.
Some roads I was lost
There have been times when I've been unsure of where I'm going or what my purpose is.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEIL YOUNG
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