About the song
America’s – “A Horse With No Name”
*”America’s “A Horse With No Name” is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners decades after its initial release. Featured on their self-titled debut album, this track is a nostalgic journey through the vast American landscape. The song’s evocative lyrics and soothing melody transport listeners to a serene desert setting, painting vivid images of a solitary rider and the boundless beauty of nature.
With its folk-rock sound, “A Horse With No Name” captures the essence of the 1970s, a decade marked by introspection and a yearning for simpler times. The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its universal themes of freedom, adventure, and the human spirit. As part of the ‘America 50th Anniversary: The Collection’, this remastered version offers a fresh perspective on a beloved classic, allowing new generations to discover the magic of this iconic song.”*
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Lyrics
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’t 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
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
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 its 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