Bonnie first came to attention when she became a finalist on the first season of Australia's Got Talent at age 12. She eventually won the season. She was offered recording and management contracts soon after, and Anderson declined them to "just be a kid for a while". She started working on her songwriting and playing musical instruments to help her in the industry. At the age of 15 Bonnie was also one of the worlds best Connect 4 players in her age group.
In 2012, Bonnie was featured in a cover of Gonna Make You Sweat with fellow Got Talent allumni Justice Crew. It was the theme song to short lived dance show Everybody Dance Now. Her debut single, written by the DNA duo, was released on November 8, 2013.
On June 13, 2014, Anderson released a new single, titled "Blackout" Bonnie is embracing a highly stylised look for the imagery around "Blackout", calling on a reactive A-Team composed of last year's ARIA award winner for Best Video Director, Christopher Frey, and celebrity photographer, Peter Bre-Bevan. The video for "Blackout" provides a definitive insight in to Bonnie's evolving personality and risqué style.
With over 150 gigs, her debut single "Raise The Bar" and a recent Australian tour with UK Superstar Olly Murs under belt, Bonnie Anderson is ready for the next phase in her ever-evolving career.
Bonnie Anderson is managed by Ralph Carr Management and she is signed to Sony Music.
Rodeo
Bonnie Anderson Lyrics
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He taught me how to punch with my bare hands
I like rolling in the green grass
And I know how to seat from a brown bag
Have your jump into the deep in
Cause I learned early, life is swimming, no sinking
And these tattoos on my skin, just another part of love self-expression
Wild like patron,
Just like the wild, wild, wild West
I come and I go
It's easy to say “Yes!”
But I learned to say “No!”
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
Not my first time at the rodeo
Ah-a, ah-a
There ain't nothing a black dress
Got dark marks at the end of my belly
Don't “Honey cookie baby!” me
I'll chew you up and spit you out like candy
I can say “Bye, bye bye!”
And party along
Just like the wild, wild, wild West
They come and they go
I like to say “Yes!”
But I'm cool to say “No!”
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
My first time
I like coffee, I like tea
Grab a chair and drink with me
You don't need to pressure me
No one needs to rescue me, nooo
Not my first time at the rodeo
Oh-ooo
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
Not my first time at the rodeo
In Bonnie Anderson's song "Rodeo," she talks about her independence and self-assuredness, emphasizing that she has learned how to navigate her life according to her own rules. The first verse discusses her boxing background, in which her father taught her how to punch using her bare hands. She also discusses her ability to live life on her own terms by choosing to roll around in the green grass and drink from a brown bag. Bonnie talks about tattoos on her skin, explaining that they are just another form of self-expression. She highlights that she likes to be wild like the West and knows when to say no to situations that do not align with her values.
In the chorus of "Rodeo," she emphasizes that it is not her first time experiencing tough situations or living life on her own terms. She also repeats that she enjoys saying "yes" to opportunities but knows when to say "no." In the second verse, she talks about how her body should not be objectified, saying that although she may look good in a black dress, she has scars on her belly. She emphasizes that she does not appreciate being called nicknames like "honey cookie baby" and that she can easily reject someone who treats her wrongly.
Overall, Bonnie emphasizes her independence and strength in making her own decisions and living life according to her beliefs. She embraces the idea of saying "yes" to opportunities that truly align with her values but also feels confident in saying "no" to situations that do not bring her peace or go against the lessons she has learned. Essentially, "Rodeo" is about being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
My daddy is a boxer
My father is a fighter
He taught me how to punch with my bare hands
He taught me how to fight without using gloves
I like rolling in the green grass
I enjoy being surrounded by nature
And I know how to seat from a brown bag
I know how to be resourceful when needed
Have your jump into the deep in
Take risks and dive into the unknown
Cause I learned early, life is swimming, no sinking
I learned early that life is like swimming, you have to keep moving to avoid sinking
And these tattoos on my skin, just another part of love self-expression
My tattoos are a way of expressing myself and my identity
I can get wild, wild, wild
I can be crazy and unpredictable
Wild like patron,
As wild as a patron (alcoholic drink)
Just like the wild, wild, wild West
Just like the untamed, wild West
I come and I go
I am free to come and go as I please
It's easy to say “Yes!”
It's easy to agree to everything
But I learned to say “No!”
But I learned to say no when necessary
Rodeo, it's not my first time at the rodeo
I am experienced and familiar with risky situations
There ain't nothing a black dress
Wearing a black dress is not a big deal
Got dark marks at the end of my belly
I have scars on my body
Don't “Honey cookie baby!” me
Don't talk to me in a condescending or patronizing way
I'll chew you up and spit you out like candy
I can be tough and unapologetic
I can say “Bye, bye bye!”
I can cut ties and move on without hesitation
And party along
And enjoy the good times
They come and they go
People come and go from my life
I like to say “Yes!”
I like to be open and agreeable
But I'm cool to say “No!”
But I am comfortable saying no when I need to
I like coffee, I like tea
I enjoy simple things in life
Grab a chair and drink with me
Come and have a drink with me
You don't need to pressure me
You don't need to force me into anything
No one needs to rescue me, nooo
I am capable of taking care of myself
Not my first time at the rodeo
I am experienced and familiar with risky and dangerous situations
Contributed by Kaitlyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vibriimusic
this song makes me so nostalgic 😭
@laurenbertram7496
I heard this a few times on the radio a while ago, tried to look it up and couldn't find it anywhere! don't think its even on iTunes
@roseburt672
im so lucky lol, I personally know bonnie Anderson and she lives down the road from my best friend. I have been on a FaceTime call with her and al that :)