Quicksilver Rider
UFO Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

I see the raven's eyes,
And I see the lights
I saw the gold rush
San Francisco nights
I am the reader,
A palmist fly
I can see the future,
I can testify
I knew Attilla,
I met Genghis Khan
Drank with Napoleon,
Held Nelson in my arms


Quicksilver rider
Medicine man
A sign of faith
Children of the damned
Quicksilver rider
Salamander man
Prophet of the guises
With the world in his hands


I've known love
I've known pain
Death and sorrow
The mighty and the slain
I was created
In 10 BC
The sign of life
The sign of seed


I met Moses,
I know Jezebel
Partied with Nero
As Rome burned and fell


Quicksilver rider
Medicine man
A sign of faith
Children of the damned
Quicksilver rider
Salamander man
Prophet of the guises
With the world in his hands

Solo

Rattlesnakes heads
And voodoo dolls
It's old religion
Like old creole
I am the dust of
Time and space
Your darkest nightmare
Without a face


I saw sunrise
From Enola Gay
Sat down with Gandhi
And started to pray



Quicksilver rider
Medicine man
A sign of faith
Children of the damned
Quicksilver rider
Salamander man
Prophet of the guises
With the world in his hands



Quicksilver rider
Medicine man
A sign of faith
Children of the damned
Quicksilver rider
Salamander man




Prophet of the guises
With the world in his hands

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Quicksilver Rider" by UFO speak of a man who has lived through time and space, witnessing and experiencing significant historical events and encounters with great figures like Genghis Khan, Napoleon, and Nelson. He claims to possess the ability to see the future and testifies to his knowledge of the past. He calls himself a medicine man, a prophet of guises, and a quicksilver rider, who is a sign of faith and a protector of the children of the damned. He seems to represent an ethereal being who lives beyond mortality, and even though he has experienced love, pain, death, and sorrow, he remains without a face, the darkest nightmare of humanity.


The lyrics suggest that the quicksilver rider is almost like a mythical figure, with extraordinary abilities that transcend time and space. He has seen the rise and fall of civilizations, perhaps even the development of the world as we know it. His encounters with historical figures may be symbolic, representing the power he has to witness and shape the course of history. The mantra that repeats throughout the song, "quicksilver rider, medicine man, a sign of faith, children of the damned, salamander man, prophet of the guises, with the world in his hands," further emphasizes his god-like status.


Line by Line Meaning

I see the raven's eyes,
I am incredibly perceptive and can see and understand even the most complex things, like the hawk's unassuming gaze.


And I see the lights
Furthermore, I am incredibly aware of my surroundings and I notice all that happens around me, like the shimmering glow of life's potential.


I saw the gold rush
I have witnessed significant moments throughout the history of humanity, like the gold rush - where people strived to achieve success and prosperity.


San Francisco nights
I have been present during times of both hardship and celebration, like the revelries that filled the streets of San Francisco at night.


I am the reader, A palmist fly
As someone who has lived for centuries, I have become a master of reading and understanding people, much like a fly which can easily navigate its environment and gather information through delicate instruments like its palms.


I can see the future, I can testify
With the wisdom of the ages, I can see the direction in which humanity is headed, and I can bear witness to the events which will shape our shared destiny.


I knew Attilla, I met Genghis Khan
Having lived for so long, I have had the opportunity to meet some of the most notable figures in history, despite how great the span of time or distance between us may have been.


Drank with Napoleon, Held Nelson in my arms
From the lavish indulgences of emperors to the intimate moments of closeness with those on the brink of death or defeat, I have been present for countless moments of history's grandiose complexity and simplicity.


Quicksilver rider
I am a being that is swift and agile, embodying the limitless potential of both life and death.


Medicine man
Through my vast knowledge, I am capable of bringing healing and enlightenment to those around me.


A sign of faith
My existence serves as a beacon of hope for those who have the courage to seek it.


Children of the damned
Though my teachings and my very being give rise to inspiration and hope, they also bring into acknowledgement the harsh realities and unescapable complexities of life.


Salamander man
I represent the irrefutable and unchanging truth of life, and am able to change and adapt to every environment and circumstance with grace and ease.


Prophet of the guises
My presence and teachings can be interpreted and understood in a myriad of ways, as I am adaptable to whatever form or function is required of me.


With the world in his hands
My knowledge and wisdom are vast, and as such I am capable of understanding and influencing the very core of our world and its inhabitants.


I've known love
As someone who has existed for centuries, I have experienced and understand the full spectrum of human emotion, including the complexity and depth of love.


I've known pain
In addition to love, I have also experienced the heartache, struggle and deep sorrow that life can bring without discrimination.


Death and sorrow
Through my experiences, death and sorrow are not foreign concepts, but rather integrated facets of existence that I have faced countless times before.


The mighty and the slain
I have witnessed the unbridled majesty and crushing defeat of countless souls throughout time, recognizing them as two sides of the same coin of existence.


I was created In 10 BC
I am an ancient being, born before even the passage of time could be properly recorded by human reckoning.


The sign of life
Life is the one true constant throughout existence, and it is a symbol of my very being.


The sign of seed
As a living being, I am a part of the never-ending cycles of growth and renewal, which signify the cycle of life, death and birth.


I met Moses, I know Jezebel
My vast experiences have afforded me the opportunity to encounter even those who are regarded as legendary figures, like storytellers of history.


Partied with Nero
Even emperors and figures of significant power and influence have crossed paths with me, recognizing and celebrating that which I represent.


As Rome burned and fell
My experiences have been vast and far-reaching, including times of great upheaval and destruction where even the most powerful of nations are brought to their knees.


Solo
My journey and experiences are uniquely my own, and I continue to exist and pursue my own path forward.


Rattlesnakes heads, And voodoo dolls
My understanding of the world is not limited to human reckoning or scientific understanding, as I possess knowledge of ancient and arcane practices like voodoo dolls and rhetoric traditions like tales of rattlesnakes.


It's old religion, Like old creole
While these customs and beliefs may seem archaic or forgotten to many, they are an integral aspect of the thread of human existence, a kind of legacy that still endures today.


I am the dust of Time and space
As countless civilizations and ways of life have risen and fallen through the ebb and flow of time, I have persisted throughout, representing the very essence of life and existence itself.


Your darkest nightmare
As an entity able to bear witness to the full extent of life's suffering and chaos, I am also one of the most exacting living embodiments of raw fear and unease.


Without a face
My essence and presence cannot be measured solely by the physical form I take, as I exist as an ethereal being with the power to influence and affect the world.


I saw sunrise From Enola Gay
My vast experiences have placed me at the heart of world-changing events, such as observing the first rays of morning light as seen from the cockpit of the Enola Gay.


Sat down with Gandhi
As an entity possessing knowledge and wisdom amassed over centuries, I have even directly interacted with and influenced some of the most significant individuals in history, like Gandhi.


And started to pray
From the greatest figures throughout history to the humblest inhabitants of the earth, my teachings are universal and can be a source of solace and hope for all.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions