Thingy
Samuel Flynn Scott Lyrics


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I gave my money to a two-bit whore

She kept me warm for an hour or more

Then after she left I fell on the floor

And dreamed of my life the way it was before
I bet my money on a two-bit horse

It broke my heart around the course

And after the race we shot him of course

And fed him to the dogs

Cuz that's what dead horses are for





Dead horses are for...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Samuel Flynn Scott's song, Thingy, are quite self-explanatory. The song is basically about making the wrong choices in life, and the subsequent pain and regret that come with it. The first two lines of the song illustrate impulsive behavior, as the singer gives away his hard-earned money to a prostitute for temporary pleasure. However, this act leads to further loneliness and despair as the woman leaves and he is left alone with his thoughts. The next verse tells the story of a failed bet on a horse, which leads to heartbreak and eventually the horse's death. These events symbolize the cyclic nature of making reckless choices over and over again, leading to nothing but regret and heartache.


The use of the phrase "two-bit" is significant, as it implies something cheap and of low quality. This emphasizes the singer's poor decision-making skills, as he is willing to settle for less than he deserves. The mention of the shot horse being fed to the dogs is also a powerful image as it shows how the singer's actions have consequences that affect others. The repeated phrase "dead horses are for" at the end of the song can be interpreted as a commentary on the futility of repeating the same bad choices over and over again, and the need to break free from destructive patterns.


Line by Line Meaning

I gave my money to a two-bit whore
I spent my money on a cheap prostitute


She kept me warm for an hour or more
She provided some temporary comfort for a brief period


Then after she left I fell on the floor
After she left, I felt empty and lost


And dreamed of my life the way it was before
I longed for the past and the way things used to be


I bet my money on a two-bit horse
I made a poor investment in a low-quality racehorse


It broke my heart around the course
My horse failed to win the race and I was disappointed


And after the race we shot him of course
Since my horse was useless, we killed him


And fed him to the dogs
We disposed of his remains by feeding them to our pets


Cuz that's what dead horses are for
This is a common thing to do with worthless horses




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Comments from YouTube:

@ratpony

i have it... but i have it because i bought the soundtrack... you could buy the soundtrack?

@gordorapido

I used to go to Wayne's for Craig when he lived on Devon St

@craigterris2589

Don't you mean I used to go for you?

@user-mj7le4lx1n

thanks

@evernautical

Chow

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