Crystal Cowboy
Bandits Lyrics


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I don't care what shirt you wear
And I don't want you to know my show?
You make me feel so nice
Get off your horse and kiss me twice
You taught me how to ride at night,
And quite alright...

My big city smile, won't last that long?
You gonna need a while, to cut my tongue
But instead we try, we say goodby

You are so cute, crystal cowboy cute
You are so neat, so street so sweet




You are a gun and I better run
And I say goodby (say good by)...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Crystal Cowboy" by Bandits convey a sense of attraction and uncertainty between two individuals. The singer expresses that they do not care about the social distinctions and material possessions of the other person; they simply enjoy their company. The line "Get off your horse and kiss me twice" could suggest a desire for authentic, spontaneous affection instead of the traditional chivalry that comes with being a cowboy. The singer also acknowledges that the person they are addressing has taught them something valuable - how to ride at night. However, despite the positive emotions that are shared between the two, there is a sense of hesitancy and fear about the future. The line "My big city smile won't last that long" suggests that the singer may not feel confident in this fleeting, potentially superficial connection. Given the line "You are a gun and I better run," it seems likely that the singer fears that the other person could be dangerous or harmful in some way. Ultimately, the song is about a connection that is both captivating and uncertain; it is not clear where it will lead or what the repercussions will be.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't care what shirt you wear
I don't judge you based on what you wear.


And I don't want you to know my show?
I don't want you to figure me out yet.


You make me feel so nice
I feel really good being with you.


Get off your horse and kiss me twice
Let's be close and affectionate.


You taught me how to ride at night, And quite alright...
You've shown me a new way to do things and I feel okay about it.


My big city smile, won't last that long?
My positive demeanor won't stay forever in this environment.


You gonna need a while, to cut my tongue
It may take time for me to express myself openly.


But instead we try, we say goodby
Rather than staying and trying, we choose to end things.


You are so cute, crystal cowboy cute
You're attractive in a charming way, like a cowboy riding through a crystal landscape.


You are so neat, so street so sweet
You have a cool, urban flair that is balanced by your kind nature.


You are a gun and I better run
You have a sort of danger to you and I'm not sure I can handle it.


And I say goodby (say good by)...
Despite my feelings for you, I choose to say farewell.




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