Rhinestone Cowboy
Chasing Stardom: A Rhinestone Cowboy's Journey Through Life's Compromises
Lyrics
I've been walkin' these streets so long
I've been walking on these streets for a long time.
Singin' the same old song
Singing a repetitive and familiar song.
I know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of Broadway
Familiar with every detail of the worn sidewalks of Broadway.
Where hustle's the name of the game
Where engaging in hard work and competition is the norm.
And the nice guys get washed away like the snow in the rain
Good-natured individuals are easily overlooked or defeated.
There's been a load of compromising
There have been numerous instances of making concessions.
On the road to my horizon
On the journey towards my goals and aspirations.
But I'm gonna be where the lights are shinin' on me
Determined to be in a place where success and attention find me.
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Comparing oneself to a rhinestone cowboy, symbolizing glitz and glamour.
Ridin' out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Riding a horse in a dazzling rodeo, embodying a star-studded performance.
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Continuing the comparison to a rhinestone cowboy, receiving recognition from strangers.
Gettin' cards and letters from people I don't even know
Receiving messages from unknown people, indicating a level of fame.
And offers comin' over the phone
Getting job offers via phone calls.
Well, I really don't mind the rain
Indifferent to challenges (rain) and masking personal struggles with a smile.
And a smile can hide all the pain
A positive demeanor can conceal emotional pain.
But you're down when you're ridin' the train that's takin' the long way
Feeling down while taking a difficult and prolonged journey.
And I dream of the things that I'll do
Dreaming about future accomplishments and experiences.
With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe
Imagining achieving goals with minimal resources (subway token and a dollar).
There'll be a load of compromisin'
Experiencing compromise on the path towards personal goals.
On the road to my horizon
Continuing the journey despite obstacles.
But I'm gonna be where the lights are shinin' on me
Aspiring to be in the spotlight and achieve recognition.
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Reiterating the comparison to a rhinestone cowboy.
Ridin' out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Emphasizing the glamorous image of riding a horse in a star-studded rodeo.
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Continuing to receive acknowledgment from strangers.
Gettin' cards and letters from people I don't even know
Receiving messages from unfamiliar people.
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Reiterating the comparison to a rhinestone cowboy.
Ridin' out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Continuing the imagery of riding a horse in a dazzling rodeo.
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Repeating the comparison to a rhinestone cowboy.
Gettin' cards and letters from people I don't even know
Continuing to receive messages from unknown individuals.
And offers comin' over the phone
Continuing to receive job offers over the phone.
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