Cowgirl in the Sand
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics
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Is this place at your command?
Can I stay here for a while?
Can I see your sweet, sweet smile?
Old enough now to change your name
When so many love you is it the same?
It's the woman in you that makes you want to play this game
Hello, ruby in the dust (hello, ruby in the dust)
Has your band begun to rust?
After all the sin we've had
I was hopin' that we'd turn bad
Old enough now, to change your name
When so many love you is it the same?
It's the woman in you that makes you want to play this game
Hello, woman of my dreams (hello, woman of my dreams)
Is this not the way it seems?
Purple words on a gray background
To be a woman and to be turned down
Old enough now to change your name
When so many love you is it the same?
It's the woman in you that makes you want to play this game
"Cowgirl in the Sand" is a song by Neil Young that appears on his album, "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere". The song features a recurring guitar riff and has a slow, bluesy feel to it. The lyrics are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation.
The song is made up of three verses, each addressing a different woman: a "cowgirl in the sand," a "ruby in the dust," and a "woman of my dreams." The singer is addressing the women directly, asking if he can stay with them and see their smiles. He also seems to be questioning the nature of their relationships with others - are they truly loved or just playing a game?
The repeated phrase "old enough to change your name" could refer to the idea of a fresh start or escape from past mistakes. Overall, the song seems to be a contemplation on love, desire, and the search for authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, cowgirl in the sand
Addressing a woman and asking if she has control of the situation
Is this place at your command?
Asking if she is the one in charge
Can I stay here for a while?
Asking permission to be in her company
Can I see your sweet, sweet smile?
Asking to have a more intimate connection with her
Old enough now to change your name
Growing into a mature person who has the ability to redefine oneself
When so many love you is it the same?
Do you feel the same way about all the people who love you?
It's the woman in you that makes you want to play this game
It is your feminine energy that drives you to pursue relationships and engage in romantic encounters
Hello, ruby in the dust
Greeting someone who is neglected and perhaps forgotten
Has your band begun to rust?
Asking if her situation has become stagnant and unexciting
After all the sin we've had
Describing a wild and possibly tumultuous past
I was hopin' that we'd turn bad
Expressing a desire for a more daring and exciting future
Hello, woman of my dreams
Addressing someone whom the artist has imagined being with
Is this not the way it seems?
Wanting to confirm that his fantasies match her reality
Purple words on a gray background
Describing a poetic, romantic message in a dull and lifeless environment
To be a woman and to be turned down
Acknowledging the challenges that women face in the dating world, and the pain of being rejected
Old enough now to change your name
Reiterating that the woman has the power to change and redefine herself
When so many love you is it the same?
Asking once again if she feels the same way about all the people who love her
It's the woman in you that makes you want to play this game
Repeating the idea that feminine energy is what drives people to pursue romantic relationships
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Neil Young
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