Bronco Billy's
Riding the Bull: A Dallas Cowboy's Anthem
Lyrics
Well, I hear you're going to Austin
Expressing awareness that someone is heading to Austin.
That ain't no place for me
Declaring that Austin is not a suitable place for the speaker.
But if you wanna find me
Indicating a willingness to be found in Dallas.
Dallas is where I'll be
Stating that Dallas is the speaker's preferred location.
I'm gonna sit in this bar in Dallas
Planning to spend time in a Dallas bar.
Til I drink all these cans dry
Committing to staying in the Dallas bar until all the cans are consumed.
Til I see that ivory palace
Referencing the goal of seeing an "ivory palace," potentially metaphorical.
I'm a cowboy until I die
Declaring a cowboy identity until death.
Cause I rode the bull at Bronco Billy's
Recalling an experience riding a bull at Bronco Billy's.
You said you wouldn't care if it killed me
Addressing someone who previously claimed they wouldn't care if the speaker got hurt during bull riding.
I didn't come here looking for a fight
Clarifying the lack of intention to start a fight while being present.
But I rode the bull tonight
Affirming the accomplishment of riding the bull despite not seeking conflict.
I'm gonna sit in this bar in Dallas
Repeating the intention to stay in a Dallas bar.
Til I drink all these cans dry
Reiterating the commitment to drinking until the cans are empty.
Til I see that ivory palace
Restating the desire to witness the metaphorical "ivory palace."
I'm a cowboy until I die
Reaffirming the cowboy identity until death.
Cause I rode the bull at Bronco Billy's
Recalling the bull riding experience at Bronco Billy's.
You said you wouldn't care if it killed me
Referencing someone's indifference to potential harm from bull riding.
I didn't come here looking for a fight
Reiterating the lack of intention to seek a confrontation.
I rode the bull
Repeating the statement of riding the bull.
I rode the bull
Emphasizing the act of riding the bull.
I rode the bull
Repeating the emphasis on riding the bull.
Tonight
Concluding the narrative with a mention of the bull ride tonight.
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