After the Rodeo
Beyond the Dust: Exploring Life's Unridden Trails
Lyrics
Just worn out truck, a coffee cup and
Describing a tired truck and a routine night on the road
Another night out on the interstate
Another night spent traveling on the highway
It's not exactly where he thought he'd be
Life isn't as he envisioned at this stage
When he reached this age
Reflecting on his age and life's unexpected turns
There is an old man staring back at him in the rear view
Seeing his aged reflection in the rearview mirror
With a million miles of life in his eyes
His eyes hold vast experience and wisdom
And makes him ask those questions he don't want to
Forcing himself to confront difficult questions
Oh, but it might be time
Contemplating a potential need for change
Does a shooting star miss the sky
Metaphor questioning whether missed opportunities have consequences
When it hits the ground
Ruminating on the aftermath of a significant impact
And how long can a woman go on loving you
Querying the endurance of love in his absence
If you're not around
Wondering about the limits of love when one is absent
The years are flying faster now
Time passing swiftly as he reflects on moments
So tell me how 8 seconds feel so slow
Contrasting the perception of time in different circumstances
And I wonder where old cowboys go
Curiosity about the future of aging cowboys
After the rodeo
Speculation about life's direction after the rodeo
There's a house and 80 acres he calls home
Describing his home and land when he's not traveling
When he is not on the road
Having a place to call home when off the road
And a woman who's been true to him so long
Recognizing the loyalty of a woman in his life
But lonely sure gets old
Feeling the weight of loneliness despite her faithfulness
Lately he's been thinking bout her all the time
Recent thoughts centered on his partner
And on nights like this he'll miss her most of all
Missing his partner deeply, especially during certain moments
His body and his mind knows that he needs to find
His instincts realizing the need for emotional support
A softer place to fall
Seeking comfort and solace in a different environment
Does a shooting star miss the sky
Repeated metaphor questioning the consequences of missed opportunities
When it hits the ground
Reiterating the impact of significant life events
And how long can a woman go on loving you
Questioning the enduring nature of love when one is absent
If you're not around
Speculating on the limitations of love in absence
The years are flying faster now
Time passing quickly as he contemplates life
So tell me how 8 seconds feel so slow
Comparing the contrasting perceptions of time in different moments
And I wonder where old cowboys go
Contemplating the future of aging cowboys after their careers
After the rodeo
Speculating on the direction of life post-rodeo
Lord I wonder where old cowboys go
Continuing speculation about the future of aging cowboys
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