They Couldn't Understand My Cowboy Songs
The Struggle of a Wyoming Cowboy in Nashville
Lyrics
I left home with a suitcase my songs and my guitar
Leaving home with minimal belongings, including songs and guitar.
Headed down to Nashville gonna try to be a star
Heading to Nashville with aspirations of becoming a music star.
The Nashville folks they made me feel like I was right at home
Feeling welcomed by Nashville folks, making him feel at home.
But they couldn't understand my cowboy songs
People in Nashville struggle to comprehend or appreciate his cowboy-themed songs.
They said son you've got potential and we'd like to see you stay
Recognition of potential, but advised to change style as cowboy songs are not commercially viable.
But you've gotta change your style cause cowboy songs don't sell these days
Attempting mainstream country songs but feeling disconnected.
I tried my hand at cheatin' heart and cryin' in my beer
Trying traditional country themes without personal connection.
And I think about home and wonder what am I doin' here
Reflecting on home and questioning his purpose in Nashville.
But I'd really like to thank ya'll for your hospitality
Expressing gratitude for hospitality despite feeling out of place.
You know I really mean it you've been mighty good to me
Thanking the Nashville community for their kindness.
But this ol country boy ain't where he's suppose to be
Feeling misplaced as a country boy in Nashville.
And this Wyoming cowboy don't belong in Nashville Tennessee
Affirming that a Wyoming cowboy doesn't fit in Nashville.
Well there's just too many miles and styles between us I suppose
Recognizing the incompatibility in style and distance between him and Nashville.
The kind of songs I'm singin' won't fit in down here I know
Aware that his songs don't align with the Nashville music scene.
I kind of got the feeling it was time to move along
Sensing it's time to leave Nashville, inspired by Ed Bruce's "The Last Cowboy Song."
When Ed Bruce sang The Last Cowboy Song
Referring to the moment when a specific song influenced his decision to leave.
So I'm going back to the country where the west is still alive
Deciding to return to a more authentic country setting where cowboy culture is alive.
Where cowboy's ride the prairie and the mountains touch the sky
Describing the ideal country landscape with cowboys and majestic mountains.
I pack up my old guitar and I'll be on my way
Packing up and preparing to leave Nashville for the country.
But before I go I'd just like to say
Expressing gratitude before departing.
Well I'd really like to thank...
(Repetition of gratitude)
Well this Wyoming cowboy don't belong in Nashville Tennessee
Reiterating the sentiment that a Wyoming cowboy doesn't belong in Nashville.
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