Trains and Horses
Journey Through Montana: Unveiling Life's Chess Game
Lyrics
When I hit Montana
Reflecting on a past experience or memory in Montana
when I broke my jaw
Recalling an incident where the jaw was broken
when I arose from the field
Emerging or recovering from a situation
when I saw the stars
Witnessing something awe-inspiring or profound
I had to break down
Having an emotional breakdown
The Sicilian Defense
Referring to a strategic chess move known as "Sicilian Defense" metaphorically
I had to leave Europe
Leaving Europe temporarily
for a while, I guess
Implying a temporary departure
The sun was an open sore
Metaphorical description of the sun as a painful experience
I tried to flee in trains
Attempting to escape using trains
every book I read
Books intensifying feelings of guilt or embarrassment
exploded my shame
Books triggering intense emotional reactions
so I studied chess instead
Opting to study chess instead of books
But a tour came along
A musical tour opportunity arises
I flew to Montreal
Traveling to Montreal for the tour
and drove to Saskatchewan
Driving to Saskatchewan as part of the tour
I made a move on the terror
Confronting or facing one's fears
and the terror took me by the arm
Fear or anxiety taking control
said, 'There you are, here you are
A metaphorical expression indicating a situation
a bone dog in the yard
Feeling lost or vulnerable
now your mama's come'
An indication of a reunion or return home
I heard the sky crackle
Sensing intense emotions or atmosphere
around my every twist and shout
Feeling surrounded by chaotic emotions
If it weren't for trains and horses
Expressing gratitude for the presence of trains and horses in managing pain or stress
I might have blown my migraine out
Grateful for the potential distraction from a severe headache
So get me to the stable
Desire to be in a stable environment
where they break mustangs
Referring to a place where wild horses are trained
get my boots and saddle
Wanting personal belongings for comfort and familiarity
get my boomerang
Mentioning a returning object metaphorically
This living in the present
Struggling with reconciling the past and present
and paying for the past
Dealing with consequences from past actions
this thinking through concussions
Reflecting on a challenging mental state
and eating through a straw
Describing difficulty in basic functions due to an injury
cannot last
Realizing the current situation is unsustainable
When a tour came along
Another opportunity for a musical tour arises
I flew to Montreal
Revisiting Montreal as part of the new tour
and drove to Saskatchewan
Revisiting Saskatchewan as part of the new tour
I made a move on the terror
Encountering fear or anxiety once more
and the terror took me by the arm
Feeling controlled or led by fear
said, 'There you are, here you are
A repetition of a previous expression
a bone dog in the yard
Feeling lost or vulnerable, repeating a previous sentiment
now your mama's come'
Indication of a reunion or return home, a repetition from earlier
Well, that one's called Mulberry
Naming a specific horse as "Mulberry"
and that one's called Shoeshine
Naming another horse as "Shoeshine"
and that colt over there's called Boomerang
Naming a colt as "Boomerang"
Boomerang rides the earth like a stolen thing
Describing the nature of the horse Boomerang's movement or character
He's pure mercury between your legs
Metaphorical description of Boomerang's speed and agility
and he throws, he throws, the throws
Referring to Boomerang's ability to throw or launch
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