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America - A Horse With No Name

A Horse With No Name

On the first part of the journey,
I was looking at all the life.
There were plants and birds. And rocks and things,
There was sand and hills and rings.
The first thing I met, was a fly with a buzz,
And the sky, with no clouds.
The heat was hot, and the ground was dry,
But the air was full of sound.

I've 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 ain't no one for to give you no pain.
La, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la

After two days, in the desert sun,
My skin began to turn red.
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.

You see I've 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 ain't no one for to give you no pain.
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la

After nine days, I let the horse run free,
'Cause the desert had turned to sea.
There were plants and birds, and rocks and things,
There was sand and hills and rings.
The ocean is a desert, with it's life underground,
And a perfect disguise above.
Under the cities lies, a heart made of ground,
But the humans will give no love.

You see I've 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 ain't no one for to give you no pain.

La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la
La la, la, la la la la, la la la, la, la

A Horse with No Name by America Artist: America Album: America Released: 1971 Overview "A Horse with No Name" is a classic song by the folk rock band America, released as the lead single from their self-titled debut album. Written by band member Dewey Bunnell, the song became renowned for its distinctive melody, enigmatic lyrics, and the warmth of its acoustic arrangement. Background The song was penned by Bunnell who was inspired by the deserts of California, which he likened to the landscapes he had known as a child in Arizona. Despite its American imagery, the song was actually composed while the band members were in England and longing for home. Composition Featuring a simple two-chord pattern and a catchy refrain, "A Horse with No Name" is known for its ease of play and sing-along quality. The song's structure and Bunnell's lead vocals contribute to its enduring popularity. Reception Upon its release, "A Horse with No Name" soared to the top of the American charts, becoming a defining song of the 70s and a signature piece for the band. It has been covered by numerous artists and remains a staple on classic rock radio stations. Cultural Impact The song's ambiguous lyrics have led to much speculation and interpretation over the years, adding to its mystique and legacy. It has been featured in films, television shows, and commercials, embedding it firmly in the cultural consciousness. Personnel [*]Dewey Bunnell – lead vocals, guitar [*]Gerry Beckley – backing vocals, guitar [*]Dan Peek – backing vocals, guitar [*]Additional musicians – bass, percussion Track Listing "A Horse with No Name" appears as the opening track on America's debut album, setting the tone for the band's sound and paving the way for their future success. External Links Listen to "A Horse with No Name" on YouTube Listen to "A Horse with No Name" on Spotify A Horse with No Name on Wikipedia America's Debut Album on Wikipedia

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