Rawhide
Journey of Endurance: Rawhide's Story
Lyrics
Rollin' rollin' rollin'
The repetition of "Rollin'" and "Rawhide" suggests a constant, rhythmic motion, possibly reflecting the journey and challenges of a cowboy.
Rollin' rollin' rollin'
-Rollin' rollin' rollin'
-Rollin' rollin' rollin'
-Rawhide
-Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'
Despite facing obstacles like swollen streams and challenging weather, the singer urges to keep moving forward with determination, expressing a longing for companionship ("Wishin' my gal was by my side"). The end of the journey holds promises of good things, including "Good vittles, love, and kissin'."
Though the streams are swollen
-Keep them dogies rollin', rawhide
-Through rain and wind and weather
-Hell bent for leather
-Wishin' my gal was by my side
-All the things I'm missin'
-Good vittles, love and kissin'
-Are waiting at the end of my ride
-Move 'em on, head 'em up
These lines emphasize the cowboy's role in herding cattle, using terms like "Move 'em on," "Head 'em up," and "Rawhide" to convey the urgency and skill involved in managing the herd.
Head 'em up, move 'em on
-Move 'em on, head 'em up, rawhide
-Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
-Ride 'em in, cut 'em out
-Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, rawhide
-Keep movin', movin', movin'
Continuing the theme of perseverance, the lyrics acknowledge disapproval but stress the determination to keep moving the cattle. The cowboy remains resolute in facing challenges, with the hope of a rewarding future with the true love waiting at the end of the journey.
Though they're disapprovin'
-Keep them dogies movin', rawhide
-Don't try to understand 'em
-Just rope 'em, throw, and brand 'em
-Soon we'll be livin' high and wide
-My heart's calculatin'
-My true love will be waitin'
-Be waitin' at the end of my ride
-Move 'em on, head 'em up
Reiteration of the instructions to move and control the cattle, emphasizing the cowboy's expertise in handling the challenges of the journey.
Head 'em up, move 'em on
-Move 'em on, head 'em up, rawhide
-Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
-Ride 'em in, cut 'em out
-Cut 'em out, ride 'em in, rawhide
-Rollin' rollin' rollin'
Similar to the opening lines, the repetition of "Rollin'" and "Rawhide" serves as a musical conclusion, reinforcing the theme of continuous movement and the challenges faced during the cowboy's journey.
Rollin' rollin' rollin'
-Rollin' rollin' rollin'
-Rollin' rollin' rollin'
-Rawhide
-Rawhide
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