The Horses

Rickie Lee Jones

About The Horses

"The Horses" is a song written by Rickie Lee Jones and Walter Becker. It was originally performed by Jones on her 1989 album Flying Cowboys. While not released as a single, the original version did appear in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire and was also included on the film's soundtrack. The song was covered in 1990 by Daryl Braithwaite, which reached No. 1 in Australia.


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1989
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We will fly
Way up high
Where the cold wind blows
Or in the sun
Laughing having fun
With the people that she knows
And if the situation
Should keep us separated
You know the world won't fall apart
And you will free the beautiful bird
That's caught inside your heart
Can't you hear her?
Oh she cries so loud
Casts her wild note
Over water and cloud
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
We'll be riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up

You will grow
And until you go
I'll be right there by your side
And even then
Whisper the wind
And she will carry up your ride
I hear all the people of the world
In one bird's lonely cry
See them trying every way they know how
To make their spirit fly
Can't you see him?
He's down on the ground
He has a broken wing
Looking all around

That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
You go riding on the horses, yeah
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
Can't you hear her?
Oh she cries so loud
Casts her wild note
Over water and cloud
I'll pick you up darlin' if you fall
Don't worry 'bout a thing little girl
Because I was young myself not so long ago
And when I was young
When I was young
And when I was young, oh I was a wild, wild one.

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Rickie Lee Jones

Rickie Lee Jones (born November 8, 1954) is an American vocalist, musician, songwriter, and producer. Over the course of a career of over three decades, Jones has recorded in various musical styles including rock, R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards. Her songwriting has been characterized as "a blend of bravado and vulnerability [that] wavers on indefinable borders." She is also known for her unique singing style, especially in live performances. One concert reviewer, describing her rendering of "We Belong Together," states she "reached her apex, skating from swells into near screams into breathy whispers, from pontillist stacatto scats into brassy, trumpetlike bursts." more »

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Written by: Rickie Lee Jones, Walter Becker

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"The Horses" is a song by American vocalist Rickie Lee Jones, originally released in 1989.
Album
It comes from her fourth studio album, "Flying Cowboys."
Song Credits
The song was co-written by Rickie Lee Jones and Walter Becker of Steely Dan fame.
Chart Performance
"The Horses" initially did not achieve significant chart success in the United States.
Popular Cover
An Australian artist, Daryl Braithwaite, covered "The Horses" in 1991.
Chart-Topping Cover
Daryl Braithwaite's cover version reached No.1 on the ARIA Singles chart in May of that year and remained on the charts for a total of 23 weeks.
Cultural Impact
The song, especially the cover by Daryl Braithwaite, has become an unofficial anthem in Australia, often played at significant sporting events and celebrations.
Use in Media
The original version by Rickie Lee Jones was used in a climactic scene in the movie "Jerry Maguire" starring Tom Cruise and Renée Zellweger.
Music Video
The music video of the song features Jones singing while horse riding, which creates a literal interpretation of the song title.
Rickie Lee Jones's Style
"The Horses" is a perfect reflection of Jones's unique blend of pop, jazz, and R&B influences.
Personal Interpretation
It's believed that the song was Rickie's take on human connection and dependence.
Song Recognition
Despite initially not achieving high chart success, the song has since become one of Jones's most popular tracks.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics are seen to be hopeful, using a horse as a metaphor for a safe and comforting presence or force that helps us navigate life's challenges.

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