Discover the story of the song > Mos 6581 – Carbon Based Lifeforms

The song is talking about Mongolian people and their relationship with horses. Horses are very important for Mongolians because they provide food and transportation and are a symbol of wealth and status. The song describes how Mongolians have a special connection with horses, and how they believe the winning horse in a race has magical powers that can be passed on to those who touch it. The jockeys in Mongolian horse races are children, and the races can be extremely long. Overall, the song is about the deep cultural significance of horses in Mongolian society.