Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Gift Horse’s Mouth” by Ulrich Schnauss
‘Gift Horse’s Mouth’ by Ulrich Schnauss is a song about gratitude and accepting that good things come in unexpected ways. The song speaks of being humble and thankful to accept gifts that come our way, not inquiry too deeply into them. Schnauss paints a vivid picture of cradling one’s blessing as if it were a horse’s sensitive mouth – carefully and cautiously – being aware of the sweet fragility of some of life’s greatest gifts. The song speaks of the importance of being wary of over-thinking and not biting the hand that feeds us. A cautionary tale for anyone fortunate enough to receive something they did not ask for. Life has a way of surprising us with gifts out of nowhere that shake us out of our routines and spark a new light of hope and possibility in our lives, the message being to trust those moments of grace and serendipity.
The gentle song gradually grows to a crescendo, expressing a hope that comes with looking at one’s gifts with innocence and optimism. Focusing on the here and now, the song advocates for living with appreciation and caution when it comes to the treasures that come our way. To look at our blessings like we look at a gift horse’s mouth – with admiration, gratitude, softness and acceptance.