The Waifs (originally styled as The WAiFS) are an Australian folk rock band… Read Full Bio ↴The Waifs (originally styled as The WAiFS) are an Australian folk rock band formed in 1992 in Albany, Western Australia, by Josh Cunningham (guitar, vocals), and sistersVikki Thorn (née Simpson) (harmonica, guitar, vocals) and Donna Simpson (guitar, vocals). Their tour band includes Ben Franz (bass) and David Ross Macdonald (drums).

The band's 2003 album Up All Night reached the top five of the Australian Albums Chart, it achieved double platinum status and won four ARIA Awards in October. Two further top five albums were issued, Sun Dirt Water in 2007 and Temptation in 2011. The Waifs have three top fifty singles, "London Still" (2002), "Bridal Train" (2004) and "Sun Dirt Water". The band supported Bob Dylan on his 2003 Australian tour and then his 2003 North American tour, including a gig at the Newport Folk Festival.

The Waifs founded the independent label Jarrah Records in July 2002, co-owned with fellow musician John Butler, and their common manager Phil Stevens, which handles their Australian releases.

Pony
The Waifs Lyrics

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Well the sky was gray,
And the sea was green,
** And your eyes were a colour,
** That never been seen.

Got lost somewhere,
** Out in-between,
** Where I wasn't where you wanted me to be.

Gonna get on my pony and ride,
Gonna get on my high horse and fly.
Gonna get on my pony and ride,
Gonna get on my high horse and fly.

Well the stars came out,
And the sun went down,
And the night got dark,
** It was all around.

** Got lost somewhere,
Never to be found,
** Somewhere out on the wide and rollin' seas.

Gonna get on my pony and ride,
Gonna get on my high horse and fly.
Gonna get on my pony and ride,
Gonna get on my high horse and fly.

Well the sky was gray,
And the sea was green,
** And your eyes were a colour,
** That'd never been seen.

Got lost somewhere,
** Out in-between,
** Where I wasn't where you wanted me to be.

Gonna get on my pony and ride,
Gonna get on my high horse and fly.
Gonna get on my pony and ride,
Gonna get on my high horse and fly.

Gonna get on my pony and ride,
Gonna get on my high horse and fly.
Gonna get on my pony and ride,
Gonna get on my high horse and fly.

Gonna get on my,

Gonna get on my,
Gonna get on my pony and ride.

Overall Meaning

The Waifs' song "Pony" is a melancholic and introspective reflection on a relationship that wasn't meant to be. The sky is gray and the sea is green, creating a somber and desolate atmosphere. The singer describes the eyes of their former lover as having a color that has never been seen before, emphasizing their uniqueness and individuality. However, they also acknowledge feeling lost and not being in the right place for their partner. The repetition of the phrase "got lost somewhere" highlights the feeling of being adrift and directionless.

Despite the sadness and regret, the singer calls for a change and a way out. They will get on their pony and ride, or their high horse and fly, looking for a sense of purpose and direction. The chorus is a declaration of freedom and independence, a desire to leave everything behind and start anew. The singer seems determined to find their own path, even if it means leaving behind their past struggles and heartbreak.

In summary, "Pony" is a song about romantic disillusionment and personal transformation. It captures the bittersweet feeling of wanting to move on while still holding onto memories of what once was.

Line by Line Meaning

Well the sky was gray,
The atmosphere around us was dull and gloomy.

And the sea was green,
The water had a green appearance which might suggest a storm could be brewing.

And your eyes were a colour,
The color of your eyes was unique and hadn't been observed before.

That never been seen.
The color of your eyes was a new color, never before known to mankind.

Got lost somewhere,
I lost my way.

Out in-between,
In a place that is in-between two destinations.

Where I wasn't where you wanted me to be.
I wasn't in the position or space where you preferred me to be.

Gonna get on my pony and ride,
I'll ride my horse and depart from this place.

Gonna get on my high horse and fly.
I'll go away with high self-confidence.

Well the stars came out,
The sky revealed the twinkling light of the stars.

And the sun went down,
The sun set and disappeared from sight.