Only the Horses
Scissor Sisters
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I know you didn’t realize That the city was gone You thought there would be advertisements To give you something to go on So we search the sky For any flashing signs We’ve gone too far beyond The border it’s just you and I And if this is the end It’s the best place I’ve ever been It feels so good to just Get lost sometimes Only the horses Can find us tonight Only the horses Can bring us back home Our tracks they will follow They’ll hear us calling And save us by morning light Only the horses Can bring us back home Tonight Tonight We can’t escape the basic facts How cold it can get There’s nothing to protect ourselves When the rain gets us wet So I’ll just tell you now This is our final bow If you don’t know the way to Hold me let me show you how And if this is the end It’s the best place I’ve ever been It feels so good to just Get lost sometimes Only the horses Can find us tonight Only the horses Can bring us back home Our tracks they will follow They’ll hear us calling And save us by morning light Only the horses Can bring us back home Tonight Tonight Only the horses Can find us tonight Only the horses Can bring us back home Our tracks they will follow They’ll hear us calling And save us by morning light Only the horses Can bring us back home Tonight
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Written by: AMANDA GHOST, SCOTT HOFFMAN, JASON SELLARDS, ALEX RIDHA
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Only the Horses" is a song by the American alternative band Scissor Sisters. The track was released on April 13, 2012, as the second single off their fourth studio album, "Magic Hour."
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Production HighlightsThe song was produced by Calvin Harris and Alex Ridha from Boys Noize. The collaboration of these renowned artists contributed to the synthesizer-heavy and electro-house music style of the song.
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Music Video"Only the Horses" music video premiered on April 19, 2012. The video, directed by Lorenzo Fonda and filmed in the Californian desert, depicts four horses running around, interspersed with clips of the Scissor Sisters covered in multicolored paint.
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Song CompositionThe song is written in the key of E major and its tempo is 124 beats per minute. This uptempo track features synth-pop elements, an infectious chorus, and catchy melodies.
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ReceptionPicking up mixed reviews from music critics, "Only the Horses" was praised for its strong production and infectious chorus, while it was also criticized by some for its perceived generic sound.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved success in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 12. It also charted inside the Top 20 in Ireland and Belgium and was further a dance-hit in the United States, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
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Live PerformanceScissor Sisters performed "Only the Horses" live on several occasions. They debuted the song live on French TV show The Grand Journal on April 20, 2012.
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Spotify StreamsAs of November 2021, "Only the Horses" has been streamed over 22 million times on Spotify, making it one of Scissor Sisters' most popular tracks on the platform.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics explore themes of unyielding friendship and love, equating the force of horses running free to the enduring strength of those emotions.
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Radio Premiere"Only the Horses" had its radio premiere on Kiss FM UK on the Pete Tong show on April 6, 2012.
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Intriguing RemixesSeveral remixes of the song exist, including versions by Calvin Harris and Kaskade. These remixes offer alternate interpretations and further showcase the potential of the track.
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