Darlin
The Horde and the Harem Lyrics
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To walk westward, to the ocean.
Follow, close behind
All of them street dogs, lost their minds.
For when the wind does blow,
Make yourself at home.
We can make this better for a moment.
Darlin, you had the notion
To walk westward, to the ocean.
Darlin, lead us to the lighthouse,
Your feet touch the sand.
Lying in the harms of such a wonderful friend.
I'm waiting.
The song "Darlin" by The Horde and the Harem is a tune about a person, "Darlin," who decides to take a journey to the ocean, and the singer follows closely behind Darlin and street dogs who are lost along the way. The lyrics suggest that the wind may blow, but they will make themselves at home and try to make things better for a moment. The chorus repeats Darlin's decision to head to the ocean and how the singer follows, asking Darlin to lead them to the lighthouse where they can all rest their feet on the sandy beach. The song ends with the singer waiting for something to happen.
The lyrics seem to capture the idea of wandering and searching for something - whether it's a place or a feeling. The use of the ocean and lighthouse symbols creates a poetic backdrop for the journey. The line, "lying in the harms of such a wonderful friend" can be interpreted in a few ways - perhaps it's alluding to the dangers of the ocean but the comfort of having a friend nearby. Overall, the song is about the journey, and no matter what the final destination might be, the singer is content to have shared the experience with Darlin and the street dogs.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin, you had the notion
My dear, you had the idea or desire
To walk westward, to the ocean.
To travel towards the setting sun, to reach the sea.
Follow, close behind
Come after, at a short distance
All of them street dogs, lost their minds.
All those vagabonds, insane with abandonment.
For when the wind does blow,
For when the gusts come,
Make yourself at home.
Make yourself comfortable.
We can make this better for a moment.
We can improve this situation briefly.
Darlin, lead us to the lighthouse,
My beloved, guide us to the lighthouse,
Your feet touch the sand.
As your feet touch the sand.
Lying in the harms of such a wonderful friend.
Resting in the embrace of this amazing companion.
I'm waiting.
I am waiting.
Contributed by Caroline K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.