Story Behind The Song
Matthew Shepard was a 21 year old student who got murdered in 1998 in a gruesome manner, probably because he was gay. His assailants tied the heavily wounded Matthew to a fence, where he was found 18 hours later. All those hours he was still alive. Matthe
Song Description
Inspired by Matthew Shepard's death (1998) and his father Dennis Shepard's closing speech (1999).
| Song Length |
4:48 |
Genre |
Pop - Lullaby, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Depressing, Peaceful |
Subject |
Crime, Theft, Murder, Rape |
| Similar Artists |
Counting Crows, R.E.M. |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
the smell of the sagebrush reaches your brain
the scent of the pines from the snow covered range
you came out tonight there in search of a friend
well, the Wyoming wind wants to play with your bangs
hang on, handsome
we are going to get you out of here quick
hang on, handsome
just wait and watch out for the bicyclist
the sun it goes down now for a second black night
it's you in the outskirts, not a soul here in sight
the beautiful sky as your last piece of hope
the same moon and stars that you saw through the telescope
hang on, handsome
we are going to get you a new pair of shoes
hang on, handsome
the bicyclist he will know what to say and do