Caprockin'

Expressing the perception that there's a lack of activities or excitement in the current location.

Reflecting on the act of gazing at the sky, possibly indicating a sense of emptiness or boredom.

Suggesting a simple routine of listening to the wind and hoping the day passes uneventfully.

Mentioning potential natural disasters like a heat wave from the desert.

Referring to the threat of a tornado from the north.

Describing a recurring dust storm that doesn't bring change.

Emphasizing the repetitive nature of the dust storm's movement.

Describing societal expectations, suggesting limited career choices.

Highlighting specific professions: farming or working on an oil rig.

Suggesting that both paths may lead to a challenging life or an early grave.

Expressing a personal discovery of an alternative way of life that avoids high costs.

Asserting the ability to live differently and more affordably.

Stating the establishment of a home in what is described as a "country paradise."

Expressing a commitment to a chosen lifestyle.

Introduction of the theme of "caprockin'" as a positive activity.

Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the desire to engage in caprockin' and enjoy a fulfilling life.

A little slow talkin'

Walk of fame walkin' with the one I love

Gonna do a little county fairin'

Be a cattle baron

'Til I see them stars burnin' up above

Gonna do a little caprockin'

I got 40 pristine acres, my own slice of life

An angel from Plainview that's bound

To be my wife front row seat to sunset

A truck that just won't quit

A cask in the back that's

About to be moonlit

Gonna do a little caprockin'

A little slow talkin'

Walk of fame walkin' with the one I love

Gonna do a little county fairin'

Be a cattle baron

'Til I see them stars burnin' up above

Gonna do a little caprockin'

Gonna do a little caprockin'

A little slow talkin'

Walk of fame walkin' with the one I love

Gonna do a little county fairin'

Be a cattle baron

'Til I see them stars burnin' up above

Reiteration of the intention to do caprockin'.

Describing the sister's move away from the current location and the narrator's refusal to follow suit.

Her family east of Dallas

Bought a home in a city that

Looks like a crystal palace

She swears I'd love the neighborhood

I should consider moving there

Hate to break it to you sis

But I ain't going anywhere

Repetition of the chorus, expressing the narrator's determination to continue caprockin'.

A little slow talkin'

Walk of fame walkin' with the one I love

Gonna do a little county fairin'

Be a cattle baron

'Til I see them stars burnin' up above

Reiteration of the intention to do caprockin'.

Empty line, serving as a break in the lyrics.

Continuation of the chorus, reinforcing the narrator's commitment to caprockin' and rejecting suggestions to move away.

Walk of fame walkin' with the one I love

Sister had her fill and took

Her family east of Dallas

Bought a home in a city that

Looks like a crystal palace

She swears I'd love the neighborhood

I should consider moving there

Hate to break it to you sis

But I ain't going anywhere

Gonna do a little caprockin'

A little slow talkin'

Walk of fame walkin' with the one I love

Gonna do a little county fairin'

Be a cattle baron

'Til I see them stars burnin' up above

Gonna do a little caprockin'

Gonna do a little caprockin'

A little slow talkin'

Walk of fame walkin' with the one I love

Be a cattle baron

'Til I see them stars burnin' up above

Reiteration of the intention to do caprockin'.

Empty line, serving as a break in the lyrics.

Repetition of the initial lines, closing the song with the idea of limited activities and contemplation.

But stare up at the sky

Listen to the wind and pray the day goes by