Rodeo
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His eyes are cold and restless
The man is emotionally distant and always seeking something more.

And His wounds have almost healed
The man has been hurt before but is willing to risk it again.

And she'd give half of Texas
The woman is willing to go to great lengths to try and make the man stay with her.

Just to change the way he feels
The woman wants to change the man's outlook on life and make him love her more.

'Cause she knows his love's in Tulsa
The woman knows the man's heart is elsewhere and she can't compete with that.

And she knows he's gonna go
The man is not committed to staying with the woman.

But it ain't no woman flesh and blood
The reason for the man's wandering eyes is not another woman, but rather a passion for rodeo.

It's that damned old rodeo
The rodeo is what the man truly loves and is dedicated to.

Well, it's bulls and blood
The rodeo is intense and dangerous, involving both animals and humans.

It's dust and mud
The rodeo takes place in an outdoor arena and involves kicking up dirt and dust.

It's the roar of a Sunday crowd
The audience creates an electric atmosphere by cheering on the cowboys and their animals.

It's the white in his knuckles
The rider is holding on tight to the animal, with his knuckles turning white from the force.

The gold in his buckle
The cowboy takes pride in his achievements, represented by the gold buckle he wears.

He'll win the next go 'round
The cowboy is determined to win the next event in the rodeo.

It's boots and chaps
The cowboy attire includes boots and leather chaps for protection while riding animals.

It's cowboy hats
The iconic cowboy hat is part of the rodeo outfit, providing shade from the sun and a distinctive look.

It's spurs and latigo
The spurs on the boots are used to direct and control the animal, and the latigo is a leather strap used to secure the saddle.

It's the ropes and the reins
The rider uses ropes and reins to control the animal.

And the joy and the pain
Despite the physical pain and danger, the riders experience great joy and satisfaction from participating in the rodeo.

And they call the thing rodeo
The event is called rodeo and is beloved by those who participate and watch it.

She does her best to hold him
The woman is trying to keep the man from leaving her for the rodeo.

When his love comes to call
When the rodeo calls to the man, he can't resist.

But his need for it controls him
The man is addicted to the thrill of the rodeo and can't resist the urge to participate.

And her back's against the wall
The woman feels cornered and helpless in trying to keep the man with her.

And it's "So long girl, I'll see you."
The man leaves without any promise of returning to the woman.

When it's time for him to go
The man has a strong pull toward the rodeo and can't resist participating.

You know the woman wants her cowboy
The woman wants the man to stay with her instead of leaving for the rodeo.

Like he wants his rodeo
The man wants to pursue his dream of rodeo, even if it means leaving the woman behind.

It'll drive a cowboy crazy
The rodeo can be maddening and all-consuming for those involved.

It'll drive the man insane
The passion for the rodeo can be overwhelming to the point of driving someone to insanity.

And he'll sell off everything he owns
The man may sell all his possessions to fund his participation and travel for the rodeo.

Just to pay to play her game
The man sees the rodeo as a game that he must pay to participate in and try to win.

And a broken home and some broken bones
Participating in the rodeo can result in physical injuries and even a broken family.

Is all he'll have to show
The man will have nothing to show for his dedication to the rodeo except for injuries and a broken family.

For all the years that he spent chasin'
Despite the potential negative consequences, the man is willing to chase his dream of rodeo indefinitely.

This dream they call rodeo
The passion for rodeo is seen as a dream, but it can also be a curse that takes over a person's life.

It's the broncs and the blood
The rodeo is brutal and involves animals that can be dangerous and unpredictable.

It's the steers and the mud
The animals and the environment of the rodeo contribute to its intense and rugged nature.

And they call the thing rodeo
The event continues to be called rodeo, despite the negative consequences that can result from its pursuit.