You Can't Cowboy
Navigating Life's Rodeo: Unveiling the Wisdom in Garrett Speer's 'You Can't Cowboy'
Lyrics
In this real life rodeo
In the challenging journey of real life
You're hanging on or letting go
Deciding whether to persevere or let go
And everything is harder
Every aspect is more difficult
Than you thought it would be
More challenging than anticipated
I've been a breaker and a broken man
Experienced being a troublemaker and a victim
A take the reins and keep going man
Taking control and continuing forward
Only to find sometimes
Discovering at times, not fulfilling all personal needs
I'm not all I need
Self-realization of inadequacies
You can't cowboy without a horse
Cowboying requires a horse
You can't plowboy without a till
Plowboying requires a till
You can't build boy without a board
Building requires materials, like a board
And you can't roll boy without a wheel
Progressing requires essential components, like a wheel
Love ain't an easy ride boy
Love is not a smooth journey
For the short or the long haul naw
Regardless of short or long-term commitment
So if you can't fall boy
If you can't embrace vulnerability
Then you can't cowboy
You cannot effectively navigate life's challenges
I was riding sunset towns
Recalling experiences in various places
Neon moons, barroom crowds
Mention of diverse environments and people
Saddled up, looking for love
Actively seeking love in fleeting encounters
In one night stands
Engaging in short-term relationships
I knew her kinda smile
Recognizing a specific smile that might affect the journey
Might slow me down a while
Acknowledging that some things deviate from plans
But some things don't always go
Unexpected outcomes and challenges
The way you planned
Acceptance that not everything goes as anticipated
They go hand in hand
Understanding that challenges and rewards go together
You can't cowboy without a horse
Reiteration of the importance of essential elements
You can't plowboy without a till
Highlighting the necessity of tools for specific tasks
You can't build boy without a board
Emphasizing the need for foundational materials
And you can't roll boy without a wheel
Stressing the importance of key components for progress
Love ain't an easy ride boy
Love is consistently challenging
For the short or the long haul naw
Regardless of the duration of commitment
So if you can't fall boy
If you can't open up emotionally
Then you can't cowboy
You cannot effectively navigate the challenges of love
You can say love don't make sense
Assertion that love may seem illogical
You can go against the wind
Choosing to go against common wisdom
You can try to ride the fence
Attempting to stay neutral in difficult situations
You can tell yourself you can
Believing in one's ability to overcome challenges
But love ain't an easy ride boy
Reiteration of love's inherent difficulties
For the short or the long haul naw
Regardless of the duration of commitment
So if you can't fall boy
If you can't embrace vulnerability
Then you can't cowboy
You cannot effectively navigate the challenges of love
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