White Horses
Whispers of White Horses: A Journey Through Midwest Memories
Lyrics
my brother led me outside
Reflecting on a memory where the speaker's brother guided them outdoors.
be quiet, i've got a light
The brother instructs the speaker to remain quiet as they have a source of light.
no moon tonight
There is no moon visible in the night sky.
sitting on the ledge outside the second floor
The setting is a second-floor ledge, and they hear sirens in the distance.
we could hear the sirens running up the road
Sirens are approaching, suggesting an urgent situation.
white horses for chicago
Mention of "white horses for Chicago" evokes imagery, possibly of emergency vehicles.
black water brings me back home
"Black water brings me back home" may imply a return to a familiar or comforting place.
october, i lose my mind
October marks a time of mental unrest for the speaker.
cross over wisconsin line
Geographical reference to crossing the Wisconsin state line.
apple cider signs
Mention of apple cider signs, potentially signifying autumn and nostalgia.
looking for a trace of our orchard underground
Searching for a connection to their past, represented by an underground orchard.
growing in the basements beneath a brand new town
Basements beneath a new town symbolize hidden growth or change.
white horses for chicago
Reiteration of "white horses for Chicago," reinforcing the emergency imagery.
black water brings me back home
The return journey is associated with "black water," possibly a metaphor for familiarity.
every year it's about the same
Annual recurrence of a similar experience or emotional state.
i'm swimming in my dreams across the lake
The speaker dreams of swimming across a lake, potentially symbolizing emotional depth.
in second place
A sense of being second best in some aspect.
come the winter i'm driving blind
In winter, the speaker faces challenges, metaphorically driving blind.
a tuxedo doing doughnuts on the ice
A tuxedo doing doughnuts on ice suggests a playful or rebellious winter activity.
black-and-white on white
Reference to black-and-white on white, possibly alluding to contrasts in life.
doesn't matter if i sleep or follow it out of bed
The speaker acknowledges that their state of mind remains unaffected by sleep.
i know that in the morning it's water in my head
In the morning, the speaker anticipates water in their head, possibly signifying clarity.
white horses for chicago
Repetition of "white horses for Chicago," underscoring a recurring theme or journey.
black water brings me back home
Reiteration of the connection between returning home and "black water."
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