The Horses
Rickie Lee Jones
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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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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.
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AlbumIt comes from her fourth studio album, "Flying Cowboys."
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Song CreditsThe song was co-written by Rickie Lee Jones and Walter Becker of Steely Dan fame.
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Chart Performance"The Horses" initially did not achieve significant chart success in the United States.
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Popular CoverAn Australian artist, Daryl Braithwaite, covered "The Horses" in 1991.
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Chart-Topping CoverDaryl 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.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, especially the cover by Daryl Braithwaite, has become an unofficial anthem in Australia, often played at significant sporting events and celebrations.
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Use in MediaThe original version by Rickie Lee Jones was used in a climactic scene in the movie "Jerry Maguire" starring Tom Cruise and Renée Zellweger.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features Jones singing while horse riding, which creates a literal interpretation of the song title.
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Rickie Lee Jones's Style"The Horses" is a perfect reflection of Jones's unique blend of pop, jazz, and R&B influences.
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Personal InterpretationIt's believed that the song was Rickie's take on human connection and dependence.
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Song RecognitionDespite initially not achieving high chart success, the song has since become one of Jones's most popular tracks.
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Lyrical ContentThe 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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