We Are the Cowboys
Riding for Freedom: Willie Nelson's Anthem of Unity and Hope
Lyrics
Texans are gathered up in Colorado
Texans have gathered in Colorado.
The kid with a fast gun ain't with 'em today
The skilled individual with a fast gun is not among them today.
The cowboys are riding tall in the saddle
The cowboys are confidently riding on horseback.
They shoot from the heart with the songs that they play
They express themselves passionately through the songs they play.
There's a right handsome woman on up around Boulder
There's an attractive woman in Boulder, and they have comfortable living conditions.
They got slick hardwood floors and a pot belly stove
The place has nice features like hardwood floors and a pot belly stove.
She swears I am someone that she can believe in
The woman believes in the speaker, considering him trustworthy.
She's the best Colorado gal I've ever known
She is the best woman from Colorado the speaker has ever known.
We are the cowboys, the true sons of freedom
The speaker identifies with the cowboy spirit, true sons of freedom.
We are the men who will get the job done
They are capable individuals who can successfully complete tasks.
We're picking our words so we don't have to eat 'em
They carefully choose their words to avoid regret.
We're rounding them up and then driving them home
They gather and lead others to their destination.
Cowboys are average American people
Cowboys represent diverse American people, transcending ethnic backgrounds.
Texicans, Mexicans, black man and Jews
Inclusivity is emphasized, including Texicans, Mexicans, black men, and Jews.
They love this old world and they don't wanna lose it
They all cherish the world and are determined not to lose it.
They're counting on me and there counting on you
Responsibility is shared; they rely on each other.
The world will breathe easy when we stop the bleeding
The world will find relief when the issues causing harm are addressed.
The fighting will end when all hunger is gone
Ending hunger is a crucial step towards peace.
There's those who are blind so will all have to lead 'em
Leadership is needed for those who are blind to the issues.
It's everyone's job 'til we get the work done
Everyone has a role until the work is completed.
We are the cowboys, the true sons of freedom
Reiteration of the cowboy identity as true sons of freedom.
We are the men who will get the job done
They are capable individuals who can successfully complete tasks.
We're picking our words so we don't have to eat 'em
They carefully choose their words to avoid regret.
We're rounding them up and then driving them home
They gather and lead others to their destination.
We're rounding them up and then driving them home
Emphasizing the continuous effort of gathering and leading.
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