Sweetheart of the Rodeo
Reflections of a Wandering Heart: Life's Rodeo Revealed
Lyrics
Just worn out truck, a coffee cup and
Describing a tired truck, a cup of coffee, and being on the road again.
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 unfolding as expected at this age.
When he reached this age
At this stage of life, things aren't what he envisioned.
There is an old man staring back at him in the rear view
Seeing his aged reflection in the rearview mirror, carrying a lifetime's experiences.
With a million miles of life in his eyes
His eyes hold the depth of a million miles lived.
And makes him ask those questions he don't want to
Forcing himself to ponder uncomfortable questions.
Oh, but it might be time
Maybe it's time for a change.
Does a shooting star miss the sky
Reflecting on the concept of missed opportunities or potential.
When it hits the ground
Questions about the consequences of one's actions.
And how long can a woman go on loving you
Wondering about the endurance of love in absence.
If you're not around
Contemplating the limits of love when someone's not present.
The years are flying faster now
Time appears to be passing swiftly.
So tell me how 8 seconds feel so slow
Contrasting the feeling of 8 seconds in rodeo with the slow passage of time.
And I wonder where old cowboys go
Curiosity about the fate of old cowboys after their careers end.
After the rodeo
Where do retired cowboys go?
There's a house and 80 acres he calls home
Having a home and land he calls his own when he's not traveling.
When he is not on the road
A place of his own when he's off the road.
And a woman who's been true to him so long
A partner who has been loyal for a long time.
But lonely sure gets old
The loneliness is becoming tiresome.
Lately he's been thinking bout her all the time
Constantly thinking about his partner lately.
And on nights like this he'll miss her most of all
Missing his partner intensely during certain moments.
His body and his mind knows that he needs to find
Realizing the need for emotional support and comfort.
A softer place to fall
Searching for a more comforting environment.
Does a shooting star miss the sky
Revisiting the question of missed opportunities.
When it hits the ground
Reiterating the pondering of consequences.
And how long can a woman go on loving you
Repeating the contemplation of love's endurance without presence.
If you're not around
Continuing to question the limit of love.
The years are flying faster now
Time seems to be passing quicker as life progresses.
So tell me how 8 seconds feel so slow
Contrasting the perceived speed of time in different contexts.
And I wonder where old cowboys go
Curiosity persists about the fate of retired cowboys.
After the rodeo
Where do they end up?
Lord I wonder where old cowboys go
Reiteration of the question about the destination of retired cowboys.
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