Big Head Todd and The Monsters – singer-guitarist Todd Park Mohr, bassist-singer Rob Squires, drummer-singer Brian Nevin and keyboardist-guitarist-singer Jeremy Lawton -- could have begun resting on their laurels back in 1993, when their Top 10 singles “Bittersweet,” “Broken Hearted Savior,” “Circle” and “It’s Alright” pushed the album Sister Sweetly to platinum certification. However, Mohr says, “I’ve fought throughout our career not to be a one-trick pony, to be the kind of band that has depth and diversity in its catalogue. I’m a fan of this band, and I’m constantly looking forward to what comes next.”
The essence of Big Head Todd and The Monsters – a rootsy, emotionally direct variety of rock ’n’ roll that lends itself particularly well to a live setting – has been winning fans since Mohr, Rob Squires and Brian Nevin started playing together in high school (Jeremy Lawton joined in 2004). Needless to say, the three never expected to be in the same band at this late date, but, as Mohr points out, “It was a really fortunate combination of musical personalities, and we’re still partners in every sense of the word.”
The band spent seven years developing their chemistry and amassing a following, boosted significantly by the independent releases Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990), before being “discovered” by the listening public at large with 1993’s Sister Sweetly. After a major-label stint (Sister Sweetly, 1994’s Stratagem, 1997’s Beautiful World), during which the trio increasingly found itself frustrated artistically, they reclaimed their independent status (2001’s Riviera, 2004’s Crimes of Passion). “If it were not for our ability to do things for ourselves, we would have disappeared a long time ago,” Mohr allows.
Soul For Every Cowbooy
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Lyrics
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And a star to guide him home.
And an angel to bring him,
A song to sing when he's alone.
For the night is far from over
And the storm is coming on.
And the wind is blowing colder.
And he's very far from home.
His heart soon forgets.
That ever he was loved or wanted to be loved.
The song 'Soul For Every Cowboy' by Big Head Todd and the Monsters is a poignant portrayal of the cowboy way of life. The lyrics suggest that despite the tough exterior and the rugged individualism associated with cowboys, they too yearn for a sense of belonging and a connection with others. The line 'And a soul for every cowboy' implies that amidst the vast expanse of the Western landscape, every cowboy has a soul and deserves to be understood and appreciated. The mention of a star to guide him home and an angel to bring him a song suggest that even in moments of isolation and loneliness, there is hope and comfort to be found.
The second half of the song takes on a more melancholic tone, as the cowboy finds himself facing a difficult and treacherous journey. The metaphorical storm and the cold wind seem to represent the harshness of life and the struggles that every person must face at some point. The line 'His heart soon forgets. That ever he was loved or wanted to be loved.' speaks to the idea of emotional detachment that cowboys often resort to, as a means of survival. It suggests that even though they might have loved and been loved in the past, in the face of adversity, the memories of those feelings fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
And a soul for every cowboy.
May every cowboy have a soul, inner peace and happiness along their journey.
And a star to guide him home.
May every cowboy be guided to their destination, either a physical home or a spiritual one.
And an angel to bring him,
May every cowboy have a guardian angel to protect and guide them through life's challenges.
A song to sing when he's alone.
May every cowboy find comfort in music and have a song to sing during lonely times.
For the night is far from over
The darkness and uncertainty that life brings is far from being resolved.
And the storm is coming on.
Difficult times are ahead and challenges must be faced.
And the wind is blowing colder.
The situation is becoming more challenging and uncomfortable.
And he's very far from home.
A cowboy may feel physically, emotionally or spiritually distant from a sense of belonging.
When hell falls cold and wet.
When life gets tough and undesirable circumstances arise.
His heart soon forgets.
A cowboy can easily become disillusioned, lose hope or faith during tough times.
That ever he was loved or wanted to be loved.
A cowboy may begin to question if they are truly loved, appreciated or valued during their difficult journey.
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Written by: TODD PARK MOHR
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Jimmy Chambers
My sister's favorite band. They are beyond bad ass. She died of cancer I played this for her.
babesmagee1
My favorite song of theirs. Seen them live 3 times. Love
bonnieabbzug
I love this band! Can't wait to see them again in August 2018!
richard wise
awsome band love these guys always makes me feel better when i turn it on and turn it up
Me2nmine me
My 2nd fav. An over & over just like BHS. Love this band...♩♩♩ (watch live @ Red Rocks 2020! Awesome...♩🤘✌) Todd's solo kills me every time🎼🎼🎼🎼.
Dave Watson
One of my fav BHTM tunes. 👊
Dolores Sanders
Seen them in The Big Easy. Me and my daughter who was murdered in 2009. Her boyfriend. She said mom, they gonna be in New Orleans. Let's go! And we did. A good memory right there.
tim c
somehow, never heard this till today... like it a lot :) right up there with Magdelina in my opinion. very underrated band
Lauri Taliman
Amazing band. Glad I got to see & meet them them live in Va.
CarolinaBeachcomber
Colorado girl here living on Carolina coast now, left Colo. before you guys made it big. I have fallen in love with your music over these last few months. This song is my latest crush.