Don't Let the Cowboy Die
Riding Against Time: Anthony Juarez's Tribute to Resilience
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The sun goes down so it's time to relax
The day is ending, time to unwind
After a long day of cuttin' grass and feeding the cow's
After a day of manual labor on the farm
Ya it's my time now
It's my time for relaxation
I turn on the tv to a western show
Turning on a TV show about the Old West
Cause everybody round here they know
Local people prefer this type of show
That's what I like
Expressing personal preference
Ya it was my kinda time
A nostalgic and enjoyable moment
Watchin' John Wayne in an old hick town
Watching a classic movie featuring a cowboy icon
Ridin' off as the sun goes down
The cowboy rides away as the day ends
It makes me wish
Wishing to be part of that cowboy lifestyle
That I was ridin' there too
Desire to be riding alongside
But I won't let the cowboy die
Determination not to let the cowboy spirit vanish
Because it's not quite our time
It's not yet time for that way of life to end
To ride off into the sunset
A metaphorical idea of an idealized departure
Cause there's still a kind who live
There are still people dedicated to serving others
Only to give
Selfless dedication of some individuals
Everyone else their best
Dedication to giving one's best to everyone
well in this world of hate and crime
Reflection on a world filled with negativity
I vow to try
A commitment to attempt making a difference
To never let the cowboy die
To preserve the values associated with cowboys
I spend my day out on the farm
Describing work on the farm
Bailin' hay to stack in the barn
Physically demanding labor for future use
Ya it's a long hard day
Admitting the difficulty but maintaining resilience
But I'll be okay
Remaining positive despite challenges
Cause there's so much to be learned
Emphasis on the value of learning through work
And respect out here is only earned
Respect is earned through hard work
By standing tall
Standing strong and committed to principles
And giving your all
Putting in maximum effort
Ya my kind of people are growing thin
Observing a decline in people with similar values
It makes me think of a time back when
Reflecting on a time when principles were more common
Everyone stood
An era when everyone had convictions
For somethin'
Stressing the importance of standing up for beliefs
But I won't let the cowboy die
A determination not to let the cowboy spirit fade
Because it's not quite our time
Similar to line 13, emphasizing continuity
To ride off into the sunset
Metaphorical reference to an idealized departure
There's still a kind who live
Remaining individuals dedicated to serving others
Only to give
Continuing the theme of selfless dedication
everyone else their best
Commitment to giving the best to everyone
Well in this world of hate and crime
Reflecting on negativity and crime prevalent in society
I vow to try
A promise to attempt to bring positive change
To never let the cowboy die
To preserve the values associated with cowboys
Every night before I go to bed
Preparing for rest after a hard day's work
To get some rest before I do it all again
Anticipation of a routine day to follow
I take some time to pray
Taking a moment for spiritual reflection
I bow my head and softly say
Praying for the preservation of cowboy values
God don't let the cowboy die
Similar to lines 13, 33, and 41, emphasizing continuity
Because it's not quite our time
Continuing the metaphorical reference to an idealized departure
To ride off into the sunset
Reiterating the desire to uphold cowboy values
There's still a kind who live
Continued dedication to serving others selflessly
Only to give
Commitment to giving the best to everyone
Everyone else only their best
Emphasizing the dedication to providing the best for others
In this world of hate and crime
Reflecting on the negativity and crime in society
I vow to try
A promise to attempt to bring positive change
To never let the cowboy die
To preserve the values associated with cowboys
Don't let him die
Reiteration of not letting the cowboy spirit fade
Don't let him die
Strong plea to ensure the preservation of cowboy values
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