What was wild horses written about

It was the finest track on an album which was nowhere near as strong as their debut The Gilded Palace of Sin, and Parson's increasing gravitation to the Stones might have been part of the reason. Watch his Jagger dance moves in the Deluxe clip below. He got the Burritos onto the bill for Altamont and then hung out with Richards during the making of Exile on Main Street. Interestingly, despite his knowledge of country music which he imparted to Richards and is all over Exile, Parsons isn't seen in the recent doco Stones in Exile.

It is as if he has been written out of the picture. Not long after, in Spetember '73 after some fine solo albums, Parsons wrote himself out completely when he ODed in a motel room in Joshua Tree. However Parsons' influence on rock -- through steering the Byrds to country music on Sweetheart of the Rodeo, and then Keith Richards, not to mention his solo albums which also launched the career of Emmylou Harris -- was profound.

And in Wild Horses -- in which he sounds like a man beyond pain or pleasure anymore -- he delivered a singular version of song which has been attempted by many Faithfull included who have mostly come up well short. For more oddities, one-offs or songs with a backstory see From the Vaults. Comments are restricted to registered users or subscribers only - make sure you enter an email address this site will recognise. With the impending 40th anniversary re-issue of the Stones' Exile on Main Street, the time might be right to rediscover rootsy, toxic, blues-driven rock'n'roll which slews sideways out of the This is very personal, evocative, and sad.

It all sounds rather doomy now, but it was quite a heavy time. That heaviness hangs in the air throughout the song. Jim Dickinson filled in on the tack piano when Ian Stewart famously begged off playing the sad chords. The final chorus of the song ends with Jagger changing the kicker line. Only members can comment. Become a member. Already a member? And that's simply not the case, with song interpretations or most everything else.

Due to the fact that its an uneducated opinion, and completely unsupported by fact. I feel as though the song is assuring her that he will be there for her regardless, hoping in a fleeting chance that she can break the cycle but preparing for the worst. The notion of weathering a charge of wild horses feels like a fair comparison to dealing with a loved one who's lost in a drug-fueled rage.

PinsNeedles on November 12, The lady is the drug and other references are allusions or metaphors also to the drug dealer. Lcorynmu on September 06, General Comment I love this song, absolutely gorgeous.

I originally heard the Charlotte Martin cover beautiful, very well done, sounds very different so I wanted to find the original. I was surprised how emotion was in it, this song moves me to tears. I see it as a promise-no matter what happens, no matter what they do, no matter what tries to divide them, he'll always love her. I would also have to disagree with you on the quality Martin's cover. I mean, its good, but I don't think its "beautiful" or "very well done". However, your interpretation is spot on.

Nice job. Artists - R. Wild Horses is found on the album Gimme Shelter [Video]. Rate These Lyrics. More The Rolling Stones Lyrics. SongMeanings is a place for discussion and discovery. User does not exist. Incorrect Password. Remember Me. Join Now!