Richelle Renee Wright (born October 25, 1970), best known as Chely Wright, … Read Full Bio ↴Richelle Renee Wright (born October 25, 1970), best known as Chely Wright, is an American country music singer who released her debut album in 1994. Although she received an ACM award for Top New Female Vocalist that same year, none of her initial songs made any impact on the charts. She has also won a BMI award for a song she penned for country artist Clay Walker. In early 2005 she released her sixth album.

May 2010 saw the release of her new album, Lifted of the Ground.

Sea Of Cowboy Hats
Chely Wright Lyrics

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I've been out here seven dances in a row
Yeah the band's so hot they won't play nothin' slow
Stetsons and Wrangler jeans are floodin' through the door
And it's sink or swim as soon as you hit the floor

[Chorus]
I'm dancin' in a sea of cowboy hats
Shoulder to shoulder and back to back

Two steppin' fools as far as the eye can see
They're ridin' the wave on that sawdust floor
Rockin' the boat from shore to shore
So jump right in cause this is where it's at in the sea of cowboy hats

Feel free to scrape your boots til they've worn holes
You won't get too far in here with rubber soles
Yeah the place is packed and we're puttin' on a show
In over our heads and caught up in the flow

[Chorus:Repeat x2]

Overall Meaning

"Sea of Cowboy Hats" by Chely Wright is a country song that highlights the experience of attending a honky-tonk dance in Texas. She sings about how the band never plays anything slow and how the Stetsons and Wrangler jeans flood the dance floor. The song paints a vivid picture of the crowd participating in the two-step dance. She describes the experience as a "sea of cowboy hats" with everyone shoulder to shoulder and back to back. It's a crowded place where people are packed in, putting on a show, and caught up in the flow.

Wright also sings about the rules of the dancefloor. You won't get far in there with rubber soles, so scrape your boots till they've worn holes. The crowd is in over their heads, and the only way to survive is to dive into the sea of cowboy hats. The song emphasizes the importance of the cowboy culture in Texas and the fun and enjoyment of being a part of such a festive event.

Overall, "Sea of Cowboy Hats" is an entertaining and lively song that captures the essence of the honky-tonk dance experience. It highlights how music, dance, and culture bring people together to have fun.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been out here seven dances in a row
I have been dancing continuously for seven dances now

Yeah the band's so hot they won't play nothin' slow
The band is playing only fast-paced songs and not slowing down

Stetsons and Wrangler jeans are floodin' through the door
The place is filled with people wearing cowboy hats and Wrangler jeans

And it's sink or swim as soon as you hit the floor
Once you start dancing, you have to keep up with the pace or fall behind

I'm dancin' in a sea of cowboy hats
I am dancing among a large crowd of people wearing similar cowboy hats as mine

Shoulder to shoulder and back to back
People are dancing closely and packed together

Two steppin' fools as far as the eye can see
People are busy dancing with one another and enjoying themselves

They're ridin' the wave on that sawdust floor
People are dancing in synchronization to the music on the sawdust-covered floor

Rockin' the boat from shore to shore
People are enjoying themselves so much that it is as if they are causing the floor to shake

So jump right in cause this is where it's at in the sea of cowboy hats
Join in the fun because this is the place to be at the moment

Feel free to scrape your boots til they've worn holes
You can dance as much as you want and wear out your boots in the process

You won't get too far in here with rubber soles
Rubber-soled shoes won't allow you to enjoy dancing as much as the typical cowboy boots

Yeah the place is packed and we're puttin' on a show
The venue is crowded and everyone is partaking in the event, as if it were a performance

In over our heads and caught up in the flow
We are all enjoying ourselves so much that we are caught up in the moment and not thinking of anything else

I'm dancin' in a sea of cowboy hats
I am still dancing and enjoying the company of the people around me

Shoulder to shoulder and back to back
We are still dancing in close proximity

Two steppin' fools as far as the eye can see
People are still dancing with one another and enjoying themselves

They're ridin' the wave on that sawdust floor
People are still enjoying the synchronized dance movements on the sawdust-covered floor

Rockin' the boat from shore to shore
People are still having fun to the point that it feels like the floor is shaking

So jump right in cause this is where it's at in the sea of cowboy hats
People are still having fun, and it's not too late to join in on the merriment

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, JEM SONGS
Written by: DODSON, MELTON, WRIGHT

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