Horse
Walking Shapes Lyrics
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Closing on the course
If need to, take lives
Nourish what we can't stop
Yea, we will control you
Wolfs blood
Watching, know where you move
Aimed to hunt you down
I'm not giving in to it
Until I've had my fix
Ride your horse to a better land (hey come on lets get out)
Calm spirits gather with love and no course
Change, further than you can see or believe.
Until I've had my fix
I'm not giving in to it
The lyrics to Walking Shapes's song "Horse" paint a picture of humans taking control of nature, possibly even over the lives of animals. The opening line refers to the selling and buying of these animals, leading to a sense of fear and control over them. The following line, "Closing on the course" could refer to the containment of these animals in a restricted area, further emphasizing the power dynamic at play.
The next few lines, "If need to, take lives / Nourish what we can't stop / Yea, we will control you / Wolfs blood" further solidify the idea that humans have the power to decide the fate of these animals, and may even feel a sense of superiority over them. The mention of "wolfs blood" could be a reference to the primal instincts and predatory nature that some humans may feel towards these animals.
The chorus switches to a more personal perspective, with the singer watching the movements of the animal and aiming to "hunt" it down. The line "I'm not giving in to it / Until I've had my fix" further emphasizes the power dynamic and human desire to assert control over nature. The final line, "Ride your horse to a better land," could be interpreted either as a call to escape this control and find freedom or as a continuation of the idea that humans have the power to determine the fate of these animals.
Overall, the lyrics to "Horse" reflect the complicated relationship between humans and nature, particularly in regards to the power dynamics at play.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell to buy, sit back feared animals
We exploit and profit off of animals who live in constant fear and desperation.
Closing on the course
We are relentlessly pursuing our goals, narrowing our focus as we approach them.
If need to, take lives
We will do whatever it takes to achieve our objectives, without regard for the consequences or other living beings.
Nourish what we can't stop
We will continue to sustain ourselves and our desires, even if it means damaging or destroying the very things we depend on.
Yea, we will control you
We are arrogant and believe we have the power and authority to manipulate and dominate others.
Wolfs blood
We have the instincts and ferocity of a wolf, unafraid to be ruthless and aggressive to achieve our objectives.
Every step you take
We are closely monitoring and tracking your movements, waiting for the right opportunity to act.
Watching, know where you move
We are observant and aware of your actions, and will use that information to our advantage.
Aimed to hunt you down
We are actively seeking to harm or eliminate you, like a predator hunting its prey.
I'm not giving in to it
Despite the challenges and obstacles we face, we refuse to give up or back down from our goals.
Until I've had my fix
We are addicted to the pursuit of our desires, and won't be satisfied until we've achieved them.
Ride your horse to a better land (hey come on lets get out)
We are trying to escape our current situation and find a better life or opportunity, even if it means leaving everything else behind.
Calm spirits gather with love and no course
We seek inner peace and harmony, without a specific direction or goal in mind.
Change, further than you can see or believe.
We hope to transform ourselves and the world around us, reaching beyond what currently seems possible or realistic.
Contributed by Aaron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.