Cowboys Don't Cry
Lone Star Reflections: Cowboys' Unspoken Sorrow
Lyrics
Why's that old jukebox keep playin'
The speaker questions why a specific old jukebox keeps playing a sad country song continuously.
That sad country song all night long
The speaker observes the persistence of the sad country song playing throughout the night.
So pour me a lone star
The speaker requests a Lone Star, a type of beer, indicating a desire to drink alone.
Tonight I'll be drinkin' alone, all alone
The speaker expresses the intention to drink alone tonight, possibly due to a sense of loneliness or heartbreak.
She said we'd never part, she never broke my heart
Referring to a past relationship, the speaker mentions that the person assured they would never separate and never caused heartbreak.
And there ain't a cow in Texas
The speaker denies the existence of a cow in Texas, using it as a metaphorical statement about something being improbable or untrue.
And Wheaties ain't for breakfast
A playful exaggeration, stating that Wheaties (a cereal) is not consumed for breakfast, possibly emphasizing the unconventional nature of the situation.
Late at night she'll never cross my mind
Even in the late hours, the person from the past will not occupy the speaker's thoughts.
There ain't no rose of San Antone
Reference to a famous country song "Rose of San Antone," suggesting the absence of romantic elements in the speaker's life.
And I can make it on my own
The speaker asserts independence, claiming the ability to stand alone without relying on someone else.
These can't be tears in my eyes
The speaker questions the presence of tears in their eyes, possibly implying emotional resilience expected of cowboys.
'Cause cowboys don't cry
The statement "Cowboys don't cry" reinforces the idea that cowboys are traditionally stoic and do not openly show their emotions.
Why's that old radio playin'
The speaker questions why a radio continues to play the same country song while driving.
That same country song as I drive along
The repetition of the sad country song suggests a lingering emotional impact as the speaker travels.
Guess by now she knows that she
The speaker believes the person from the past was wrong, implying that they were the one at fault in the relationship.
Was the one who was wrong, all along
Confirmation that the person from the past was wrong throughout the relationship.
Bet she's missing me tonight
The speaker thinks the person might miss them on this particular night.
Bet she'd like to make things right
The speaker speculates that the person may want to reconcile and make things right.
And there ain't a cow in Texas
Reiteration of the improbable scenario of a cow in Texas.
And Wheaties ain't for breakfast
A playful assertion that Wheaties are not a suitable breakfast, maintaining a lighthearted tone.
Late at night she'll never cross my mind
Reiteration that the person from the past will not occupy the speaker's thoughts late at night.
There ain't no rose of San Antone
Reiteration of the absence of a romantic connection, represented by the "Rose of San Antone."
And I can make it on my own
The speaker reinforces the ability to stand alone without dependence.
These can't be tears in my eyes
The speaker questions the presence of tears, reiterating the emotional strength expected of cowboys.
'Cause cowboys don't cry
The repeated statement "Cowboys don't cry" emphasizes the cultural expectation of emotional resilience.
I said there ain't a cow in Texas
Reiteration that there is no cow in Texas, maintaining the metaphorical theme.
And Wheaties ain't for breakfast
A playful assertion that Wheaties are not suitable for breakfast, maintaining a consistent tone.
Late at night she'll never cross my mind
Confirmation that the person from the past will not occupy the speaker's thoughts late at night.
There ain't no rose of San Antone
Reiteration of the absence of a romantic connection, symbolized by the "Rose of San Antone."
I can make it on my own
Confident affirmation of the ability to stand alone without relying on others.
These can't be tears in my eyes
The speaker questions the presence of tears, emphasizing the expectation of emotional resilience from cowboys.
'Cause cowboys don't cry
The repeated statement "Cowboys don't cry" reinforces the cultural stereotype of cowboys as emotionally strong.
Because cowboys don't cry
Reiteration of the cultural expectation that cowboys do not show vulnerability by crying.
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