Slight thread drift here, but it's possible to take any song, really try to get into the meaning of the words, and change the feeling. PJD tried that with Rounding The Horn, better known as Amphitrite, and normally performed Shanty Stylee. Nothing wrong with that, but it's really a very wistful song when you examine the lyrics IMHO.
Horses/Courses??
Just a thought.
Regards Ralphie