pretty horses
Journey of Resilience: Matt Kivel's Pretty Horses Unveiled
Lyrics
in the light
In a state of illumination or brightness.
on the edge of town
At the outskirts of the town or city.
when the wind starts cooling down
When the breeze starts becoming colder.
it's powerful how the horse breaks
Describing the intense impact of a horse's actions.
into blood on your hands
Metaphorically depicting a deep emotional effect or responsibility.
and you would come to love this land
Expressing a growing fondness or attachment to the landscape or region.
last night you would come to me
Recalling a past experience where someone approached the speaker.
followed by the sound of two steel doors closing
Implies a specific sound or action related to closing doors.
the American plates
Reference to vehicle license plates from America.
the deep sweat on your hands
Describing the feeling of perspiration on one's hands.
and you would run from this land
Desire to escape or distance oneself from this particular place or environment.
the horses calm and plain
Depiction of tranquil and uneventful horses.
the young ones stir about
Young horses displaying movement or restlessness upon experiencing even minor discomfort.
at the slightest pain
Sensitivity of the young horses, reacting to slight pain.
legs stretched and aching
Physical discomfort in the legs due to an attempt to stand.
from trying to stand
and they would learn to love this land
Suggests a process of developing an affection or appreciation for the environment.
they would learn to love this land
Reiteration of the idea that even animals can grow to appreciate or feel attached to a place.
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