I think of this song as just one song on the album that struggles with William Blake's ideas about the power of imaginal thinking to create a better reality. A parent who lost a child would have to fight very hard to see the bright horses in a positive light. These horses were the light of instruction that crosssed our world every day in sunlight. We saw God though them. The instruction they gave us existed in the pastures of the Lord. And then the idyllic world collapses in the death of a beloved child. The father holds the hands of his dead or dying child and the horses of instruction lose their creative power. The reality of life without its magic overrides the senses. We are only left with illusion. The train is coming.....sadly, it is not coming. The dead are dead and will not come by train - they will live on in our memories.
"The dead are dead and will not come by train - they will live on in our memories". Well that's an atheist presumption. Loved the relation you made with Blake anyway.
Thank you for uploading this! I was there as well and was so glad they played this as it’s my favourite song from Ghosteen, Warren’s backing vocals just hit differently
Only the 2nd video I posted, Breathless, which was the first song played in the 2nd encore. Glad you enjoyed it. It was a great show, full of passion & verve.
GRAZIE❣Qui in Italia purtroppo e' saltato il concerto 2020 Roma/Milano, e anche 2021 annullato😭😭 Quando potro' rivedere il mio Nick? Spero presto, ciao!👋
@@nickcave9887 I hear you like Yatchs. I'm currently looking at the catamaran gun boat 66. I started with a 27" Bayliner single hull. What do you suggest for a trip around the world?
@@brendantannam499 Nick & Warren demanded a proof of covid status in order to enjoy their show. Since I don't have one I'm not welcome to attend shows in general.
@JACE That's a thorny issue. I looked on getting the jab as a choice between individual freedom and social responsibility. I read today that vaccinated employees are putting distance between themselves and their unvaccinated colleagues.