Half As Cowboy
Embracing the Cowboy Spirit: Alexis Wilkins' Rodeo of Values
Lyrics
He's got a nice place in the city
Describing a man's nice city dwelling
And yeah the views sure are pretty
Appreciating the scenic views
But I don't know how he finds the space to breathe
Expressing doubt about finding personal space
I ain't sayin I'm miss kitty
Not claiming to be overly refined
But calloused hands and shooting whiskey
Preference for rugged qualities and whiskey
Lookin for a man like The Marshall would be
Desire for a man like "The Marshall"
Wrangler butts drive me nuts
Attraction to Wrangler-wearing men
but I still drive a bigger truck
Owning a larger truck despite preferences
And I think that most people would agree
Suggesting a common preference
The best men I know still say yes ma'am
Admiration for men who show respect
If it's for what's right, they give a damn
Valuing standing up for what is right
And when we dance I don't wanna lead
Preference for equality in a dance
These ain't the good old days
Expressing nostalgia for the past
I wish there was some way
Wishing for a way to return to better times
I'd ride into those canyons out west
Desire to experience the wild west
And I'll make sure I go out with both of my boots on
Wishing for a bold and honorable end
Lord knows good John Wayne did it best
Reference to John Wayne's iconic cowboy image
Boy these days are doing it all wrong
Critique of modern behavior
I just wish they could be
Desire for others to embody cowboy virtues
Half as cowboy as me
Expressing a standard of being 'half as cowboy'
I don't think that I'm all that
Downplaying self-importance
But I know I ain't all hat no cattle
Acknowledging substance over style
Back in the saddle
Reveling in being active and engaged
I know folks these days up and leave
Contrasting with a tendency to leave situations
But I stand up for what I believe
Emphasizing standing up for beliefs
Some unravel
Reference to people losing their way
While I ride into battle
Personal commitment to facing challenges
I'd ride into those canyons out west
Reiteration of a desire for a wild west experience
And I'll make sure I go out with both of my boots on
Expressing a desire for a brave exit
Lord knows good John Wayne did it best
Praising John Wayne's cowboy legacy
Boy these days are doing it all wrong
Criticizing contemporary behaviors
I just wish they could be
Desire for others to embody cowboy virtues
Half as cowboy as me
Reiteration of the desire for others to be 'half as cowboy'
These ain't the good old days
Expressing nostalgia for the past
I wish there was some way
Wishing for a way to return to better times
I'd ride into those canyons out west
Reiteration of a desire for a wild west experience
And I'll make sure I go out with both of my boots on
Expressing a desire for a brave exit
Lord knows good John Wayne did it best
Praising John Wayne's cowboy legacy
Boy these days are doing it all wrong
Criticizing contemporary behaviors
I just wish they could be
Desire for others to embody cowboy virtues
Half as cowboy as me
Reiteration of the desire for others to be 'half as cowboy'
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