Terribly Long Horse
Strangers on Horses: Unraveling the Enigma of Terribly Long Journey
Lyrics
I see him coming round the bend
The speaker observes someone approaching.
His hair’s a wave
Describing the person's hair as a mix of black and grey waves.
Of charcoal black and grey
Continuation of describing the person's hair.
He rides a horse as long as eyes can see
The person rides an exceptionally long horse.
It’s 16 days from the beginning to the end
Refers to a lengthy journey, metaphorical or literal, taking 16 days.
Does anybody here know how to work this thing
An inquiry about understanding or operating something.
Don’t know him well, only from afar
The speaker has limited knowledge of the person in question.
Seems a waste of time for this old boy
Expressing skepticism about the person's pursuits.
So gather round, gather round
Inviting people to gather around.
All the preachers in the town
Specifically addressing preachers in the town.
Tell us what to throw away and what is great
Asking for guidance on distinguishing between valuable and disposable things.
Everybody rest assured that your jaws will hit the floor
Assuring a surprising revelation or event.
When the strangers on their horses get their way
Anticipating disruption caused by strangers on horses.
Cause there ain’t anybody here knows how to work this thing
Reiterating the lack of knowledge on operating a certain "thing."
How do you work this thing
A repetition of the inquiry about understanding or operating something.
I sent a message to a friend, care of Dave
The speaker communicates with a friend through Dave.
And signed it this old boy
The speaker identifies as "this old boy" in a message.
I packed a bag and hid among the trees
Describing the speaker hiding among trees after packing a bag.
And stayed that way until my shoulders start to freeze
Continuation of the speaker's hiding, enduring the cold.
So gather round, gather round
Repeating the invitation for people, especially preachers, to gather.
All the preachers in the town
Reiterating the request for guidance from preachers.
Tell us what to throw away and what is great
Restating the need for distinguishing between valuable and disposable things.
Everybody rest assured that your jaws will hit the floor
Reassuring a surprising revelation in the presence of strangers on horses.
When the strangers on their horses get their way
Anticipating disruption caused by strangers on horses (repeated).
Cause there ain’t anybody here knows how to work this thing
Emphasizing the lack of knowledge on operating a certain "thing" (repeated).
How do you work this thing
A repetition of the inquiry about understanding or operating something.
So gather round, gather round
Repeating the invitation for people, especially preachers, to gather.
All the preachers in the town
Reiterating the request for guidance from preachers.
Tell us what to throw away and what is great
Restating the need for distinguishing between valuable and disposable things.
Everybody rest assured that your jaws will hit the floor
Reassuring a surprising revelation in the presence of strangers on horses.
When the strangers on their horses get their way
Anticipating disruption caused by strangers on horses (repeated).
Cause we just shot the only guy in town who knew how to work this thing
A revelation that the only person who knew how to operate the "thing" has been shot.
How do you work this thing
A repetition of the inquiry about understanding or operating something.
How do you work this thing
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