Named after a section of the book 'White Noise', written by postmodernist author Don DeLillo, the group incorporates string instruments and keyboards along with a standard rock lineup of guitar, drums, and bass guitar. Their style takes in a variety of influences from classic rock and roll to arcane-sounding art rock to tuneful indie pop and more. They have been signed to Majordomo Records for many years; on March 4, 2009, the band signed to Island Records.
Formed in the wake of a series of personal tragedies in the life of front-man Mikel Jollett, the band has gathered a reputation for one of the most exciting and energetic live shows in years. Stomping, screaming, wailing, crooning through bony rock songs and enormous dark anthems, the band embodies the desire to live life fully in the face of a world saturated with media and fear. The Cali five-piece's eponymous debut EP includes nods to rock music's most transcendent tidbits: subtle references to the sad-eyed melancholy of The Cure, the balled-fist intensity of The Fall, and the art school disaffection of the Velvet Underground.
The Airborne Toxic Event released their second album, All At Once on April 26, 2011. Songfacts reports the band explaining: "It's called 'All at Once' because the songs deal with the idea of sudden change—how life generally doesn't change incrementally. Your parents die, a child is born, the airplane shakes, a former love from a former life walks casually by you on the street, and suddenly everything is different. We live in the quiet passages between these extraordinary moments of change. It's exhilarating. It's terrifying. It can be monstrously disfiguring. It can be potentially redemptive."
Goodbye Horses
The Airborne Toxic Event Lyrics
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But it always falls
I've see him come, I've seen him go
He said, "All things pass into the night"
And I said, "Oh no sir, I must say you're wrong
I must disagree, oh no sir, I must say you're wrong
Won't you listen to me?"
I've been there, I've seen my hopes and dreams
A-lying on the ground
I've seen the sky just begin to fall"
He said, "All things pass into the night"
And I said, "Oh no sir, I must say you're wrong
I must disagree, oh no sir, I must say you're wrong
Won't you listen to me?"
Goodbye horses, I'm flying over you
Goodbye horses, I'm flying over you
Goodbye horses, I'm flying over you
Goodbye horses, I'm flying, flying, flying over you
The song "Goodbye Horses" by The Airborne Toxic Event is a hauntingly beautiful track that speaks to the ephemeral nature of life. The first verse talks about how everything in life is cyclical, how things always rise and fall. The singer has seen it all before, someone coming into their life and then leaving just as quickly. The chorus, "Goodbye horses, I'm flying over you," can be seen as a way of saying goodbye to these people who have left.
The second verse expands on this theme, talking about how the singer has seen their own hopes and dreams lie shattered on the ground. The sky itself seems to be falling, with everything passing into the night. But the singer is determined to disagree with this, to assert that life is worth holding onto. Even as everything falls apart, they won't let go.
One of the most compelling aspects of this song is its ambiguity. The lyrics can be interpreted in many different ways, depending on the listener's own experiences and emotions. It's possible to see the singer as defiant, refusing to give up even in the face of despair. Alternatively, there's a sense of inevitability, that everything is slipping away and there's nothing anyone can do to stop it. The song's eerie melody only adds to this sense of uncertainty, with its haunting synthesizer and distorted vocals.
Overall, "Goodbye Horses" is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the human condition in all its complexity. Whether you're feeling lost and disconnected or defiant and determined, this song has something to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me, I've seen it rise
You said to me that you've witnessed something grow and prosper
But it always falls
However, the thing you witnessed always ended in failure or demise
I've see him come, I've seen him go
I've witnessed someone arrive and depart before
He said, "All things pass into the night"
That person claimed that everything in life eventually comes to an end
And I said, "Oh no sir, I must say you're wrong
But I strongly disagree with that sentiment
I must disagree, oh no sir, I must say you're wrong
I emphatically disagree with your declaration
Won't you listen to me?"
Can you please hear me out and consider my point of view?
"You told me, 'I've seen it all before
You said to me that you're familiar with all types of experiences
I've been there, I've seen my hopes and dreams
You've been in a similar situation and observed your aspirations and desires
A-lying on the ground
Being shattered and unfulfilled
I've seen the sky just begin to fall"
You've witnessed things going badly, as if the fabric of the universe is crumbling
Goodbye horses, I'm flying over you
I'm leaving behind the things that hold me back and soaring towards new opportunities
Goodbye horses, I'm flying over you
I'm rising above my struggles and looking towards a brighter future
Goodbye horses, I'm flying over you
I'm leaving behind old patterns and habits and embracing change
Goodbye horses, I'm flying, flying, flying over you
I'm breaking free from the past and moving onwards and upwards
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angel De Toro Garcia
Q Lazzarus - Goodbye Horses
You told me, I see you rise
But, it always, falls
I see you come, I see you go
You say, "All things pass, into the night"
And I say, "Oh no sir, I must say you're wrong,
I must disagree, oh no sir, I must say you're wrong"
Won't you listen to me
You told me, I've seen it all before
I've Been there,
I've seen my hopes and dreams a-lying on the ground
I've seen the sky, just begin to fall
And you say, "All things pass, into the night"
And I say, "Oh no sir, I must say you're wrong,
I must disagree, oh no sir, I must say you're wrong"
Won't you listen to meeeeeeeeee?
Good-bye horses
I'm lying over you
Good-bye horses
I'm lying over you
Good-bye horses
I'm lying over you
Good-bye horses
I'm lying, lying, lying over you!!!!
Fecha de publicación: 22/05/07
Duración: 02:57
Categoría: Música
norskfimbulvetr
I may be obsessed with this song. This cover sort of reminds me of Joy Division.
Josh Asunto
@zimzimzalabim well clearly joy division influenced everyone in industrial not only sounds, but lyrically and delivery, Ian Curtis so underrated
zimzimzalabim
@Josh Asunto it's not a mystery that Joy Division actually influenced this band and many others.
Josh Asunto
Wow. I can actually respect that lol. Good ear. RIP IAN
zimzimzalabim
it sounded more like Interpol or Editors, which in turn were also inspired by Joy Division.
mark lyons
Same here they're like Joy division meet's Interpol
461AmmoDog
This is a great cover! A very 80s Joy Division/Cure/ Bauhaus vibe.
Martin Prokůpek
4@Lucas Malo48 to 2
Chris Oughton
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Oliver Landry
@Khari Keaton instablaster :)