Seven Horses
Evangeline's Lament: Unveiling the Layers of Life in Seven Horses
Lyrics
Lo, the poor Indian
Expressing sympathy or empathy for the impoverished Indian.
Whose poor untutored mind
Referring to the Indian's uneducated mind and its impact.
Clothes him in front,
Highlighting the paradox of outward appearance versus reality.
But leaves him bare behind
Pointing out the lack of protection or support behind.
Maybe in another year
Expressing hope for a positive change in the coming year.
The simple life we lead
Reflecting on the simplicity of the current lifestyle.
Could become more comfortable,
Suggesting the potential for a more comfortable life.
Or even change completely
Anticipating a complete transformation of life.
Evangeline, your streets were washed away
Referring to the destruction of Evangeline's streets.
You'll never vent your anger,
Indicating a lack of expressing frustration or discontent.
We'll await with baited breath
Waiting with excitement for something better.
For something better than we have
Hopeful anticipation for improvements in life.
Shallow dreams undone
Describing dreams that were superficial and unfulfilled.
Fruitless and unsung
Characterizing efforts or achievements as futile and unnoticed.
No challenge towers so steep
Emphasizing the difficulty of the challenges faced.
Seven horses deep
Metaphorically representing a significant depth or intensity (seven horses deep).
A festival came to my town
Recalling a brief and transient festival experience in the town.
And quickly went away
Describing the fleeting nature of positive events or opportunities.
Faith contains the seed
Attributing the origin of faith to potential tragic outcomes.
Of lowly tragedy they say.
Highlighting the unfortunate destiny associated with humility.
One step forward, two steps back
Expressing the challenges of progress with setbacks.
The bango jangles in the subway
Depicting a chaotic or noisy urban environment (subway).
Some await with bated breath
Repeating the anticipation of something better among people.
For something better than they have
Continuing the theme of hopeful expectation for improvement.
Shallow dreams undone
Reiterating the theme of unfulfilled and superficial dreams.
Fruitless and unsung
Describing efforts or achievements as fruitless and unnoticed.
No challenge towers so steep
Emphasizing the steepness of challenges faced in life.
Seven horses deep
Repeating the metaphorical depth or intensity (seven horses deep).
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