Wild Horses
The Sundays Lyrics
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The things that you wanted I bought them for you
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know I can't let you slide through my hands
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild horses, couldn't drag me away
Now you've decided just to show me the same
No sweeping exits or offstage lines
Can make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away
Faith has been broken, tears must be cried
Let's do some living after we die
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them someday
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them someday
The lyrics to The Sundays' song "Wild Horses" are a powerful expression of love and devotion. The lyrics employ imagery of wild horses to convey the message that no matter what obstacles or challenges arise, the singer's love for the subject of the song is so strong that nothing can tear them apart. The first stanza sets up the dynamic of the song, with the singer explaining that they have provided for the subject's every need, but at the same time acknowledging that the subject is somewhat graceless. The second stanza is more painful, with the singer watching the subject suffer and then decide to inflict the same pain on the singer. But even this pain cannot diminish the singer's love or weaken their resolve. The final stanza is about redemption and renewal. The singer accepts that faith has been broken and tears must be cried, but also that they can move forward together and experience a full and fulfilling life.
The song was originally written and performed by The Rolling Stones. The Sundays' version was featured on their album Blind, which was released in 1992. In addition to being a fan favorite, the song has been featured in numerous TV shows, movies, and video games over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Childhood living is easy to do
Growing up was a simple time for you
The things that you wanted I bought them for you
I gave you everything you asked for
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know exactly who I am, even though I may not be graceful
You know I can't let you slide through my hands
I can't let you slip away from me
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
I am absolutely committed to you
Wild horses, couldn't drag me away
I will always be here for you
I watched you suffer a dull aching pain
I saw you go through a lot of pain
Now you've decided just to show me the same
Now you're making me feel the same pain you felt
No sweeping exits or offstage lines
I won't dramatically leave your life
Can make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
I won't hold a grudge against you or be cruel to you
Faith has been broken, tears must be cried
Our trust has been broken, and we both need to heal emotionally
Let's do some living after we die
We should enjoy life while we can, before it's too late
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them someday
We will have great adventures together one day
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them someday
We'll continue to explore life together, even if it's unpredictable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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