Dark Horse, Sweet Horse
Journey of Desires: Nate Bergman's Dark Horse, Sweet Horse Revelations
Lyrics
Got a job, two some might say
Describes having two roles or responsibilities, one related to love and the other to earning a living.
One's for love and the other's for pay
Suggests that one role is motivated by love, while the other is for financial gain.
What I used to use to take me away
Refers to a previous coping mechanism or escape that used to be effective.
seems a little weaker than yesterday
Expresses a sense of diminishing strength or effectiveness in the coping mechanism over time.
and I can't get high enough
Conveys a desire to achieve a state of intoxication or euphoria.
I can't get high enough
Reiterates the longing to reach a heightened state.
Got a craving I can't satiate
Describes an insatiable desire or hunger that cannot be satisfied.
Argue with myself till it's me I hate
Reflects internal conflict and self-disapproval, possibly related to the desire mentioned in the previous line.
It lessens my load but it adds to the weight
Acknowledges that the coping mechanism may provide temporary relief but contributes to a heavier emotional burden.
Is it my will or is it my fate
Raises the question of whether the situation is a matter of personal will or predetermined fate.
That I can't get high enough
Repeats the desire to achieve a heightened state, emphasizing the inability to reach it.
I can't get high enough
Reiterates the frustration of not being able to attain the desired emotional state.
and I can't get high enough
Continues to express the unfulfilled longing for an elevated emotional experience.
I can't get high enough
Emphasizes the persistent inability to reach the desired emotional state.
Had a job, worked the line
Recalls a previous job, indicating a shift in life circumstances.
now all I got left is plenty of time
Highlights a surplus of time resulting from the change in employment.
It pulls at my heart
Describes an emotional struggle, suggesting a deep impact on the heart and mind.
it tears at my mind
Further emphasizes the internal turmoil caused by the change in circumstances.
Just a few more and I'll be fine
Suggests that a few more of something (possibly a coping mechanism) will lead to improvement.
That I can't get high enough
Repeats the desire to achieve a heightened emotional state, despite the challenges.
I can't get high enough
Expresses the ongoing struggle to attain the desired emotional state.
and I can't get high enough
Reiterates the persistent difficulty in reaching the desired emotional state.
I can't get high enough
Emphasizes the continued frustration and inability to achieve the desired emotional state.
Got a job, two some might say
Recalls having two roles or responsibilities, mirroring the beginning of the song.
One's for love and the other's for pay
Reiterates the dual nature of the roles, emphasizing the contrast between love and financial gain.
What I used to use to take me away
Repeats the idea of a previous coping mechanism losing its effectiveness over time.
seems a little weaker than yesterday
Reiterates the diminishing strength of the past coping mechanism.
and I can't get high enough
Concludes with the ongoing frustration of being unable to achieve the desired emotional state.
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