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"Goodbye Horses" is a 1988 song sung by Q Lazzarus. It was written and produced by William Garvey. Three versions of the song exist, which last 3:12, 4:20, and 6:28 (the extended version). According to its writer, "the song is about transcendence over those who see the world as only earthly and finite. The horses represent the five senses discussed in the Bhagavad Gita and the ability to lift one’s perception above these physical limitations and to see beyond this limited Earthly perspective." The song was featured in the film The Silence of the Lambs. == Cover versions == In 1996, Psyche's cover version of "Goodbye Horses" was released as the B-side to their single "You Ran Away". This recording became popular enough that the band decided to make an extended version and include it on their album Strange Romance at the end of the same year. When the trailer for Clerks 2 appeared promoting the movie, Psyche entered the Top Ten downloads on iTunes Electronic chart. The song is featured on two best of compilations, Misguided Angels (2000) and Legacy (2004), as well as a recent limited Australian tour CD collection entitled Club Salvation, and remains a staple in the band's live repertoire to this day. Over the last decade, the song has been covered by other performers including Gil Mantera's Party Dream. SOURCESWikipedia