Where Is the Glory
Rodeo Dreams Unveiled: Chasing Fame, Fortune, and the True Cost
Lyrics
When I was a lad an old cowboy told me well son you're sure ridin' well
Reflecting on advice from an old cowboy about excelling in rodeo riding.
There's fame and there's fortune
Acknowledging the potential for fame and fortune in rodeo.
And glory waitin' at the end of the rodeo trail
Believing that glory awaits at the end of the rodeo journey.
So I packed up my stuff in my old pickup truck to follow my rodeo dreams
Packing up and pursuing rodeo dreams in a pickup truck.
Now I'm finally on the top but I feel like a flop
Despite reaching the top, feeling like a failure due to financial struggles.
Cause I've spent all the fortune I've seen
Having spent all earned fortune, expressing disappointment.
Now where is the glory in drivin' all night
Questioning the value of driving all night, searching for glory.
Down a highway that's headed to nowhere
Traveling on a highway leading to nowhere, questioning life choices.
What good's the fame when the fortune's all gone
Highlighting the insignificance of fame when fortune is lost.
And the dreams turned into a nightmare
Describing dreams turning into a nightmarish reality.
Like Ed Bruce said Mamma's don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys
Referencing Ed Bruce's advice about not letting babies grow up to be cowboys.
I'm inclined to agree but if you ask me you know I'd go through it again
Agreeing with the advice but expressing a willingness to go through it again.
Now what does it take to be a rodeo cowboy I guess I'm a expert at that
Pondering the qualities required to be a successful rodeo cowboy.
Takes a whole lot of guts and old lady luck but not too much under this hat
Emphasizing the need for courage and luck in rodeo, with humility under the hat.
Well he thrives on the crowds yellin' real load for him to face dyin' again
Describing the adrenaline rush of facing danger for applause.
But the good Lord takes care of children and fools
Recognizing that the good Lord protects children and fools.
He's no kid so what's that make him
Questioning the speaker's maturity given the risky lifestyle.
Now where is the glory...
Reiterating the search for glory despite hardships.
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