About the song
Background:
“Wild Horses” is a song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, with some contribution from Gram Parsons. It was originally released in 1970 by the Flying Burrito Brothers, a country-rock band that Parsons was a member of. The Rolling Stones later released their own version on their 1971 album, “Sticky Fingers.”
Themes:
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Longing and Regret: The lyrics express a deep yearning for freedom and a sense of regret for past actions or commitments. The wild horses serve as a metaphor for untamed desires and a longing for a life less constrained.
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Love and Loss: The song touches upon themes of love, heartbreak, and the difficulty of letting go. It speaks to the pain of separation and the desire to hold onto fading relationships.
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Desolation and Isolation: The lyrics evoke a feeling of loneliness and isolation, as the narrator grapples with their emotional struggles and the consequences of their choices.
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Lyrics
Childhood living is easy to do
The things you wanted I bought them for you
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know I can’t let you slide through my hands
Wild horses couldn’t drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn’t drag me away
I watched you suffer a dull aching pain
Now you decided to show me the same
No sweeping exits or offstage lines
Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
Wild horses couldn’t drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn’t drag me away
I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie
I have my freedom but I don’t have much time
Faith has been broken, tears must be cried
Let’s do some living after we die
Wild horses couldn’t drag me away
Wild, wild horses, we’ll ride them some day
Wild horses couldn’t drag me away
Wild, wild horses, we’ll ride them some day