Uwe Schmidt (aka Señor Coconut, also known as Atom Heart or Atom™; born in … Read Full Bio ↴Uwe Schmidt (aka Señor Coconut, also known as Atom Heart or Atom™; born in Frankfurt, Germany) is a German DJ and producer of electronic music.

By 1996 he was thoroughly bored by European dance music and moved to Santiago, Chile to explore Latin music. He quickly adopted the intentionally ridiculous Señor Coconut moniker, and soon released El Gran Baile, finding time afterwards to do a little remix work for Towa Tei, formerly of the multi-national Deee-Lite.

His next release, in 2000, was the delightful Latin-Kraftwerk fusion of El Baile Alemán. The album featured several Kraftwerk classics reworked with Latin instrumentation and rhythm. The LP was intended as a salute to, and a parody of Kraftwerk as evidenced by the intro to Autobahn which features the sound of a car that won't start.

White Horse
Señor Coconut Lyrics

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If you want to ride
Don't ride the white horse
If you want to ride
Don't ride the white horse
White horse
Don't ride the white horse
White horse
Don't ride the white horse

If you want to be rich
You got to be a bitch
You got to be a bitch
I said rich
Rich, you bitch

If you want to ride
Ride the white pony

Ride, ride the white pony
White pony, white pony

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Señor Coconut's song "White Horse" convey a message of caution against indulging in harmful substances that can ruin lives. The song starts off with the refrain "If you want to ride, don't ride the white horse" repeated multiple times, which serves as a metaphor for cocaine usage. The next line, "If you want to be rich, you got to be a bitch," highlights the pressure faced by many people to succeed and make money at any cost, even if it means resorting to immoral behavior.

The lyrics then take a more explicit turn as the chorus changes to "If you want to ride, ride the white pony," which refers to heroin usage. The repetition of "ride, ride the white pony, white pony, white pony" adds a sense of urgency and perhaps even addiction to the message of the song. Finally, the song ends with the repetition of "White horse, don't ride the white horse" as a reminder of the dangers of drug abuse.

Overall, "White Horse" is a commentary on the destructive power of drugs and the negative consequences they can have on individuals and society as a whole. By using coded language and euphemisms, the lyrics are able to convey this message in a catchy and memorable way.

Line by Line Meaning

If you want to ride
If you are looking to experience something new or exciting

Don't ride the white horse
Avoid unpredictable and dangerous situations or substances

White horse
A metaphor for cocaine or other addictive substances

If you want to be rich
If you want to become wealthy or successful

You got to be a bitch
You must be ruthless and selfish in your pursuit of success

I said rich
Affirming the idea that successful people are often unscrupulous

Rich, you bitch
A call to action for the listener to adopt a cut-throat mentality to achieve financial success

If you want to ride
Reiterating the initial desire for excitement or adventure

Ride the white pony
Encouraging the listener to take risks and try new things, potentially referring to cocaine specifically

Ride, ride the white pony
Repeating the urging for the listener to take risks, potentially becoming addicted to cocaine

White pony, white pony
Repeating the metaphor for cocaine, emphasizing the drug's allure