You're From Texas
Asleep At The Wheel Lyrics


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Pardon me stranger I hope there's no danger
You'll think I'm getting off of my range
Oh but I calculate that you're from my state
And though you may think it's strange

I allow as how you're from Texas
Because the lingo I understand
I'll bet my kale that you hail from Texas
There's no mistaking the brand

You've got a smile like an acre of sunflowers
Your eyes are blue bonnet blue
Shake hands it's grand that you're from Texas
'Cause I'm from Texas too

You've got a smile like an acre of sunflowers
Your eyes are blue bonnet blue




Shake hands it's grand that you're from Texas
'Cause I'm from Texas too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Asleep At The Wheel's song You're From Texas celebrate the pride and sense of identity that comes with being from Texas. The singer addresses a stranger, acknowledging that some may find it odd that he would assume the other person is from Texas, but his "lingo" gives him away. The singer goes on to praise the stranger's physical appearance, noting that their smile is "like an acre of sunflowers" and their eyes are "blue bonnet blue," a reference to the state flower of Texas.


The main theme of this song is pride in one's home state and the feeling of kinship and camaraderie that comes from sharing that identity with others. The song celebrates the unique culture and identity of Texas, from the distinctive way of speaking to the iconic images of sunflowers and bluebonnets. By identifying someone else as being from this same place, the singer is acknowledging a shared sense of belonging and connection.


Overall, You're From Texas is a joyous tribute to the Lone Star State and the deep sense of identity and pride that comes with being from there.


Line by Line Meaning

Pardon me stranger I hope there's no danger
Excuse me, I hope I'm not intruding


You'll think I'm getting off of my range
You might think I'm speaking out of turn


Oh but I calculate that you're from my state
I believe that you come from the same place as me


And though you may think it's strange
Even though you might find it odd


I allow as how you're from Texas
I believe that you are from Texas


Because the lingo I understand
Because I recognize the way you talk


I'll bet my kale that you hail from Texas
I'm willing to wager that you are from Texas


There's no mistaking the brand
It's unmistakably Texan


You've got a smile like an acre of sunflowers
You have a very big and friendly smile


Your eyes are blue bonnet blue
Your eyes are the same blue as Texas' state flower


Shake hands it's grand that you're from Texas
It's wonderful that we're both from Texas and we can shake hands


'Cause I'm from Texas too
Because I'm also from Texas




Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: CINDY WALKER

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