Got woken in the night,
By a mystic golden light.
My head soaked in river water.
I had been dressed in a coat of armor. They called a horse out of the woodland.
"Take her there, through the desert shores."
They sang to me, "This is yours to wear. You're the chosen one, there's no turning back now."

The smell of redwood giants.
The banquet for the shadows.
Horse and I, we're dancers in the dark.
Came upon the headdress.
It was gilded, dark and golden.
The children sang.
I was so afraid I took it to my head and prayed.
They sang to me, "This is yours to wear. You're the chosen one, there's no turning back."
They sang to me, "This is yours to wear. You're the chosen one, there's no turning back."

There is no turning back.
There is no turn.
There is no turning back.
There is no turn.
There is no turning back.
There is no turn.



Lyrics submitted by adamh02

Track duration: 03:05

"Horse and I" as written by Natasha Khan

Lyrics © CHRYSALIS MUSIC GROUP

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    My Interpretation:I totally think that this song is about the general plot of "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis, the fifth of seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia series.
    Flag witchenvyon May 02, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:The harpsichord part reminds me of a video I loved when I was a child... it was a documentary about horses (coincidence, I think not) and the motif has definite similarities of the music I can remember from it! It was a documentary in the eyewitness series, which I adored, but the programme on horses was exceptionally marvellous.... I've always been reminded of it when listening to this song! I bet Natasha was a fan.
    Flag philgirlworldon March 07, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:Whenever I listen to this song it takes me to this very dark fairy-tale-ish world full of kingdoms, nights and beasts... I just love it.
    Flag LaRouxLoveron May 14, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:amazing song. beautiful. natasha has a lovely soothing voice
    Flag Hippolytaon March 22, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Oooh, this song like gives me chills haha

    It's soooo good!
    Flag arlexahnderuhon March 20, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:As odd as it might be, this song makes me think of so many different things: Equus (the play by Peter Shaffer), that old animated film about the boy who makes a snowman that comes to life and flies him to the north pole, The Master and Margarita (mostly when Margarita is being taken to Satan's Ball), and of course, Joan of Arc.

    I think all that just goes to show Natasha knows how to tap into really strong mythic, iconic imagery but still make it her own. How many other people can get away with singing about being the chosen one these days? ;)
    Flag spacecadettoon March 18, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:Going on from what keereerar said, apparently Natasha had this amazing dream, and woke up with all the lyrics and songs in her head... or something.

    I love the driving, rhythmic harpsichord in this, it really makes the song
    Flag stinaaahon October 23, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:"Take her there, through the desert shores."

    I think that might be a cheeky nod to the Nico album 'Desertshore' which was a big influence on Natasha.
    Flag ambrielon October 19, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:i always think of joan of arc, especially in the part about praying.
    Flag limeyfishon April 08, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:elizah is right.

    natasha had a dream about a black horse coming to her window. she was to accept a quest. bloodreactor is somewhat right as well. this song also has ties with joan of arc, almost reflecting her quest.

    just from what i've read, of course.
    Flag keereeraron March 23, 2008   Link

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