Here is one persons interpretation that i found on internet. True or not, to a degree i identify with it: I saw this song as a tune about someone who tries to escape their life, but through his journies realizes everywhere he goes, his problems follow him, everywhere is the same. -On the first part of the journey I was looking at all the life There were plants and birds and rocks and things- Our hero starts out on a journey, and notices how much life there is. Its odd, to find such life in the desert. -Ive been through the desert on a horse with no name It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert you can remember your name Cause there aint no one for to give you no pain- The rain is where he started from- the rain is all his problems, so he goes to the desert, where you wouldnt expect all this rain (problems) to follow. I interpret this as his time of solitude, of finding himself. He sort of shuts off from life and looks introspectively, because out in the desert, theres only him and the horse with no name. The horse could be many things, I havent decided what it means to me. However, one thought is its his own desire to flee- the horse is carrying him off to the desert. -After two days in the desert sun My skin began to turn red - As hes looking inwardly, hes finding a lot of crap he doesnt want to deal with. The solitude is getting to him. He cant live alone with his thoughts. -After three days in the desert fun I was looking at a river bed And the story it told of a river that flowed Made me sad to think it was dead- I think this refers to some sort of a relationship- when he left, he broke this relationship, and now its dead. It could also be some character trait of himself (good sense of humour, positive outlook, ect) that was taken away when he was in the rain. -After nine days I let the horse run free Cause the desert had turned to sea- Finally, he cant take the solitude, so he goes back into the world again. But he doesnt go back to whereever he came from, he moves to somewhere else. -There were plants and birds and rocks and things there was sand and hills and rings The ocean is a desert with its life underground And a perfect disguise above- So, he settles down into this new life, expecting it to be perfect. But he finds it isnt. Like where he came from, the water (problems) are still there. Also, there are the parts of the desert- hes still being introspective. -Under the cities lies a heart made of ground But the humans will give no love- People are shallow and messed up, no matter where he goes. However, I really like Tacks understanding of the song- very well put.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 03:16:59 +0000
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