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Album: 8 Seconds

Oh, I?m like a bat outta hell out to shoot number nine
Well, I?m looking for eight, Lord, it?s been along time
I?m tied to the hot seat in the heat of the battle
You gotta give it all you got just to stay in the saddle.

Yeah, Well I ride em high and ride em low
The only life for me is the rodeo
Gotta pot of gold waiting in every town
I gotta ride this horse down.

I got a one horse trailer, gotta a dually truck
She?ll use a tank of gas, come on lady luck
I live high on the hog, I eat pork and beans
Lord, I sleep off the whiskey when I dream big dreams.

Oh, Well I ride em high and ride em low
The only life for me is the rodeo
Gotta pot of gold waiting in every town
I gotta ride this horse down.

--- Instrumental ---

Pretty girls slide through my heart like the wind
You know there ain't no future in cowboy men
Well, I can take a bull and I can take pain
Ain't gonna climb on board that old heartbreak train.

Yeah, Well I ride em high and ride em low
The only life for me is the rodeo
Gotta pot of gold waiting in every town
I gotta ride this horse down.

Yeah, I ride em high and ride em low
The only life for me is the rodeo
Gotta pot of gold waiting in every town
I gotta ride this horse down.

I gotta ride this horse down.

I'm gonna ride this horse down...





--- Instrumental & ad libs to fade ---

Overall Meaning

"Track" is a song by 05 from their album "8 Seconds." The lyrics speak about the life of a rodeo cowboy, his love for the sport, and his pursuit of success. The song starts with a comparison to a bat out of hell, a metaphor for his intense desire to succeed, and his search for victory at rodeo event number nine. The rodeo is a constant battle, and the cowboy must be fully engaged to remain on his horse. The chorus of the song talks about how the rodeo is the only life for him and his pursuit of the pot of gold waiting for him in every town.


The second verse paints a picture of the cowboy's lifestyle. He has a one-horse trailer and a dually truck, eats pork and beans, and sleeps off his whiskey-induced dreams. The cowboy has a fascination with women but knows there's no future in cowboy-men relationships. He's tough enough to take pain, but he won't let heartbreak break him. The chorus reaffirms his love for the rodeo and his pursuit of the pot of gold.


In summary, "Track" is a song about the rodeo cowboy's life, his commitment to the rodeo, and his search for success. It speaks to the toughness, resilience, and determination required for the sport.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I'm like a bat outta hell out to shoot number nine
I am unstoppable and determined to achieve my goal of winning rodeo competition number nine


Well, I'm looking for eight, Lord, it's been a long time
I have already won eight rodeo competitions and I hope to win the next one soon


I'm tied to the hot seat in the heat of the battle
I am mentally and physically committed to performing well in this rodeo competition


You gotta give it all you got just to stay in the saddle.
You must put forth maximum effort in order to perform well and stay on the bull during the competition


Yeah, well I ride em high and ride em low
I ride the bulls both high and low, with varying levels of difficulty


The only life for me is the rodeo
My life revolves around rodeo competitions and the thrill of the ride


Gotta pot of gold waiting in every town
I anticipate financial rewards for winning rodeo competitions in every town that we visit


I gotta ride this horse down.
I am determined to successfully ride this bull and win the competition


Pretty girls slide through my heart like the wind
Women come and go quickly in my life like the wind, as I am always on the road for rodeo competitions


You know there ain't no future in cowboy men
I acknowledge that there is no long-term future in living the wild and fast-paced life of a rodeo cowboy


Well, I can take a bull and I can take pain
I am very skilled at handling bulls and the physical pain that comes with the sport


Ain't gonna climb on board that old heartbreak train.
I am not interested in getting involved in a romantic relationship that could lead to heartbreak and disappointment


I gotta ride this horse down.
I am determined to successfully ride this bull and win the competition


Yeah, I ride em high and ride em low
I ride the bulls both high and low, with varying levels of difficulty


The only life for me is the rodeo
My life revolves around rodeo competitions and the thrill of the ride


Gotta pot of gold waiting in every town
I anticipate financial rewards for winning rodeo competitions in every town that we visit


I gotta ride this horse down.
I am determined to successfully ride this bull and win the competition




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the second beat has been the backround of a lot of tears for me.........

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