Pale Horses
Moby
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Put me on the train, send me back to my home Couldn't live without you when I tried to roam Put me by the window, let me see outside Looking at the places where all my family died
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Written by: Richard Melville Hall
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Track Placement"Pale Horses" is the second track from Moby's ninth studio album, "Wait for Me", released in 2009.
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VocalsThe song features the haunting vocals of the British singer-songerwriter, Amelia Zirin Brown, also known as Amelia Jay.
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InspirationMoby cites his inspiration for the entire album "Wait for Me", including the song "Pale Horses", as a 2008 David Lynch speech about creativity.
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Artistic ProductionMoby self-produced "Pale Horses" and the entire album of "Wait for Me" in his home studio in Manhattan, New York.
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AnimationThe official music video for "Pale Horses" features Moby's own hand-drawn animation.
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Album ThemeThe melancholic and somber tone of the song contributes to the consistent theme of the whole album, which Moby described as centered around isolation and melancholia.
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Chart Performance"Pale Horses" reached number 12 in the Belgium Ultratip Flanders chart.
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RemixesThere are various remixes of the song "Pale Horses", including versions by Gui Boratto, Apparat, and Fred Falke among others, which highlight the song's adaptability to other genres and styles.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Elanna Allen. The aesthetic of the video is typically melancholic with a monotonous color scheme complementing the song's tone.
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ArtworkThe album artwork for "Wait For Me", and therefore the single "Pale Horses", was designed by Shepard Fairey, a well-known street artist, graphic designer, and activist.
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Critical ResponseCritics praised the song for being one of the standout tracks on the album, particularly noting its ethereal sound and effective blending of melancholy with a strong rhythm.
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InfluenceMoby's style and music, including songs like "Pale Horses", have often been cited as influential in the electronic genre, showcasing his talent for combining various elements in his compositions.
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Use in Media"Pale Horses" has been used in television shows and other media, contributing to its ongoing popularity.
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