Cowboys from Hell
Pantera Lyrics
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Nobody touches us at all
Showdown, shootout, spread fear within, without
We're gonna take what's ours to have
Spread the word throughout the land
They say the bad guys wear black
We're tagged and can't turn back
You see us comin'
And you all together run for cover
We're takin' over this town
Here we come, reach for your gun
And you better listen well my friend, you see
It's been slow down below,
Aimed at you, we're the cowboys from hell
Deed is done again, we've won
Ain't talking no tall tales friend
Cause high noon, your doom
Comin' for you we're the cowboys from hell
Pillage the village, trash the scene
But better not take it out on me
Cause a ghost town is found
Where your city used to be
So out of the darkness and into the light
Sparks fly everywhere in sight
From my double barrel, twelve gauge
Can't lock me in your cage
You see us comin'
And you all together run for cover
We're takin' over this town
Here we come, reach for your gun
And you better listen well my friend, you see
It's been slow down below,
Aimed at you, we're the cowboys from hell
Deed is done again, we've won
Ain't talking no tall tales friend
Cause high noon, your doom
Comin' for you we're the cowboys from hell
Here we come, reach for your gun
And you better listen well my friend, you see
It's been slow down below
Aimed at you, we're the cowboys from hell
Deed is done again, we've won
Ain't talking no tall tales friend
Cause high noon, your doom
Comin' for you we're the cowboys from hell
Step aside, we're the cowboys from hell
The song "Cowboys from Hell" by Pantera is a high-energy, riff-heavy anthem about a group of outlaws who intend to take over a town. The lyrics describe their bold and brutal tactics as they spread fear throughout the area, pillaging and trashing everything in sight. The "cowboys" in question are not actual cowboys, but rather a metaphor for the band members themselves, who are depicted as ruthless and unstoppable.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, asserting the cowboys' dominance and warning others to stay out of their way. They are not to be messed with, and anyone who tries will face the consequences. This sets up the showdown that is to follow, as the cowboys take over the town and claim it as their own. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the cowboys brandishing their weapons and daring others to try and stop them.
The second verse reinforces the cowboys' reputation as fearsome and dangerous, with references to a "ghost town" where the city used to be. The imagery of sparks flying and shotguns blasting adds to the sense of chaos and violence that the cowboys are unleashing. The final chorus drives home the message that the cowboys are unstoppable, with the repetition of the phrase "we've won" hammering the point home.
In conclusion, "Cowboys from Hell" is a high-energy, aggressive song that paints a vivid picture of a group of outlaws taking over a town. The song is notable not only for its fierce lyrics, but also for its driving rhythm and memorable guitar riffs.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the lights where we stand tall
We are standing proudly under the spotlight
Nobody touches us at all
We are invincible and untouchable
Showdown, shootout, spread fear within, without
We are ready for a confrontation and will make our power felt wherever we go
We're gonna take what's ours to have
We will not let anyone come in the way of what we want to achieve
Spread the word throughout the land
Let everyone know that we are the ones in charge
They say the bad guys wear black
We may look intimidating in our all-black attire, but we do what we feel is necessary to achieve our goals
We're tagged and can't turn back
Our reputation precedes us and we cannot change who we are
You see us comin’ And you all together run for cover
People are afraid of us and try to avoid confrontations with us
We're takin' over this town
We are in control of everything that goes on here
Here we come, reach for your gun And you better listen well my friend, you see It's been slow down below, Aimed at you, we're the cowboys from hell
We are slowly moving towards our goal and are not afraid to use violence if necessary. We are the ones in charge here
Deed is done again, we've won Ain't talking no tall tales friend Cause high noon, your doom Comin' for you we're the cowboys from hell
We have achieved our objective once again and are not bragging about our victories. Beware, we will come for you next
Pillage the village, trash the scene But better not take it out on me Cause a ghost town is found Where your city used to be
We are not responsible for the damage done to the town or city. It is the result of our actions, but we are not to be held accountable
So out of the darkness and into the light Sparks fly everywhere in sight From my double barrel, twelve gauge Can't lock me in your cage
We are emerging from the shadows and making our presence felt to everyone. No one can stop us or contain us
Step aside, we're the cowboys from hell
We are the ones in control and will not let anyone come in our way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Darrell Abbott, Vincent Abbott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SGRev1
They came to rock,
And they rocked like no other.
With two hearts twice the size of Texas,
Our beloved brothers,
One drummer, one guitarist,
Companions, mentors, idols, and friends.
We love you Dime,
And we love you too, Vinnie.
Two long lost brothers,
Finally together again.
@NHRifat
Lyrics "Cowboys From Hell"
Under the lights where we stand tall
Nobody touches us at all
Showdown, shootout, spread fear within, without
We're gonna take what's ours to have
Spread the word throughout the land
They say the bad guys wear black
We're tagged and can't turn back
You see us comin'
And you all together run for cover
We're taking over this town
Here we come reach for your gun
And you better listen well my friend, you see
It's been slow down below,
Aimed at you we're the cowboys from hell
Deed is done again, we've won
Ain't talking no tall tales friend
'Cause high noon, your doom
Comin' for you we're the cowboys from hell
Pillage the village, trash the scene
But better not take it out on me
'Cause a ghost town is found
Where your city used to be
So out of the darkness and into the light
Sparks fly everywhere in sight
From my double barrel, 12 gauge,
Can't lock me in your cage
You see us comin'
And you all together run for cover
We're taking over this town
Here we come reach for your gun
And you better listen well my friend, you see
It's been slow down below,
Aimed at you we're the cowboys from hell
Deed is done again, we've won
Ain't talking no tall tales friend
'Cause high noon, your doom
Comin' for you we're the cowboys from hell
@Awoxl
Lyrics :
Oh, come on!
Under the lights where we stand tall
Nobody touches us at all
Showdown, shootout, spread fear within, without
We're gonna take what's ours to have
Spread the word throughout the land
They say bad guys wear black
We're tagged and can't turn back
You see us comin'
And you all together run for cover
We're taking over this town
Here we come reach for your gun
And you better listen well, my friend, you see
It's been slowed down below
Aimed at you, we're the cowboys from hell
Deed is done again, we've won
Ain't talking no tall tales friend
'Cause high noon, your doom
Comin' for you we're the cowboys from hell
Pillage the village, trash the scene
But better not take it out on me
'Cause a ghost town is found
Where your city used to be
So out of the darkness and into the light
Sparks fly everywhere in sight
From my double barrel, 12-gauge
Can't lock me in your cage
You see us comin'
And you all together run for cover
We're taking over this town
Here we come reach for your gun
And you better listen well, my friend, you see
It's been slowed down below
Aimed at you, we're the cowboys from hell
Deed is done again, we've won
Ain't talking no tall tales friend
'Cause high noon, your doom
Comin' for you we're the cowboys from hell
Here we come reach for your gun
And you better listen well, my friend, you see
It's been slowed down below
Aimed at you, we're the cowboys from hell
Deed is done again, we've won
Ain't talking no tall tales friend
'Cause high noon, your doom
Comin' for you we're the cowboys from hell, ahhh
Step aside, we're the cowboys from hell
@RyanCross666
2 Cowboys are gone, Abott Brothers Forever
@reimondsantiago7234
Rock in peace \m/
@thepickledpixie9052
💜
@Kochiha
REST IN POWER
@reddogg2412
They gonna make some bad ass music for us to move on to the next life to. Sad fucking day. Been a fan for over half my life. First tattoo was a Pantera tattoo I did when I was 12 now 41 sick to my stomach. Losing all our musicians. Starting to suck bad!!!RIP Vinnie u and Dime are now togather again. Cowboys from hell I'll be jamming hollow and cemetery gates for the rest of my life while smoking a fat ass joint for u all...
@StephanieDaniels2000
I couldn't believe it when I read it this morning. Took my breath away just like finding out about Dime. RIP
@thebeastslayer7132
Me: I’m feeling down. Dimebag:not today
@SunFlower-oc3se
wholesome comment
@kowalski6413
Dime saves the day
@mrrey3481
Y'know, Dime would actually say something along the lines of: Get your pull, buddy!