High Horse
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Get up on your high horse, woman
Get up on your high horse now
And get up on your high horse, woman
I'll make it up to you somehow

Moonlit shadow, she starts a trippin' firelight
Jumpin' the trees lyin' across the right of way
Silvery mornin' it glistens down the valley

But she don't stop 'til we ride the night away

Get up on your high horse, woman
Get up on your high horse now
Get up on your high horse, woman
I'll make it up to you somehow

Blonde braids tangle at the misty break of mornin'
Catchin' light through a dusty window pane
Lost in lust, in denial of the warnin'
She digs her heels in this stallion's flank again

Get up on your high horse, woman
Get up on your high horse now
Get up on your high horse, woman
I'll make it up to you somehow

Get up on your high horse, woman
You paid the price, you get to play
Get up on your high horse, woman
You're gonna ride to the break of day

To the break of day
To the break of day
To the break of day

Get up on your high horse, woman
Get up on your high horse now
Get up on your high horse, woman
I'll make it up to you somehow

Get up on your high horse, woman
You paid the price, you get to play

Get up on your high horse, woman
You're gonna ride to the break of day

Overall Meaning

In The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's song "High Horse," the lyrics tell the story of a woman who is urged to "get up on your high horse" and ride off into the night with the singer. The song starts with an invitation to the woman to get on her horse and promises to make it up to her. The narrative continues to bring up vivid imagery of the antsy woman wanting to escape, and they finally head off into the night.

The overall tone of the song is one of adventure and freedom, with the woman taking control of her destiny and being independent. She is portrayed as fearless and unafraid to take risks, as she "digs her heels in this stallion's flank again."

The song encourages listeners to embrace their passion, take risks, and go after what they want, even if it means breaking from societal norms. Through the lyrics, the message is conveyed that sometimes it is necessary to leave everything behind and ride with your head held high towards the next adventure or challenge.

Line by Line Meaning

Get up on your high horse, woman
I want you to take charge and be confident

Get up on your high horse now
Don't wait, take action now

And get up on your high horse, woman
I want you to really believe in yourself and your abilities

I'll make it up to you somehow
I know I've done wrong but I'll do better

Moonlit shadow, she starts a trippin' firelight
Under the moon and firelight, she begins to feel free and uninhibited

Jumpin' the trees lyin' across the right of way
She's not afraid to take risks and go her own way

Silvery mornin' it glistens down the valley
Even in the light of day, she can still find beauty

But she don't stop 'til we ride the night away
She's determined to keep going and enjoying the moment

Blonde braids tangle at the misty break of mornin'
Her physical appearance is a reflection of her wild spirit

Catchin' light through a dusty window pane
Her radiance shines through even in less than perfect conditions

Lost in lust, in denial of the warnin'
She's too caught up in the moment to think about the consequences

She digs her heels in this stallion's flank again
She's not afraid to take control and lead the way

You paid the price, you get to play
You've earned the right to be yourself and have fun

You're gonna ride to the break of day
You're going to keep going and enjoying life to the fullest

To the break of day
Until the very end

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: IBBOTSON

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