Horses
Pere Ubu · Datapanik In The Year Zero [2007]
If that is where one feels,
I surely feel
Your head lying back sending peals
Of laughter to ring a bell,
The bell I ring to call you here to me.
Telephone, telephone
Please bring me news when I'm alone.
If it can be done I would be very grateful.
Is that a horse,
Whose footsteps I hear approaching,
On the run from some strange unknown danger,
Or just my heart beating so noisily?
One never really knows until it's far too late to tell.
It's the sun I wait for in the morning,
And the moon I long to see setting in the evening.
When night lies ahead,
And day is through,
I'll spend some time with you.
Horses
Pere Ubu's 'Horses' stands as a compelling song within their expansive and experimental discography. Featured on the 2007 album Datapanik In The Year Zero, the track exemplifies the band's enduring commitment to avant-garde rock and industrial textures. Known for their innovative approach to songwriting and performance, the Cleveland-based group continues to challenge listeners with complex arrangements and distinctive vocal delivery. This recording captures the band's mature sound, blending their signature post-punk energy with the nuanced production techniques characteristic of their later work. As part of a celebrated catalogue that spans decades, the song reflects the artistic evolution of a group that has consistently pushed the boundaries of American experimental music.