Cowboy Troy began performing in 1989 and developed a style he calls "hick-hop," which blends various country, rock, rap and tejano influences. He often raps in Spanish as well as English. He has released three independent albums (production label: Maximedia Production Group; distribution label: Bull Rush Recordings): Hick-Hop Hysteria - EP (2001), Beginner's Luck (2002) and Vintage (2003).
Starting in 2002, three songs were available as free downloads from amazon.com: "Texas" from Hick-Hop Hysteria, "Bus Driver" and "Tae Kwon Flo" from Beginner's Luck. As of August 28, 2005, "Texas" was #2 on Amazon's Funk & Rap Rock chart, #1 on their Experimental Rap chart, and #1125 overall. The other downloads have been discontinued.
Cowboy Troy joined the informal music group, MuzikMafia, in 2004. He appeared on Big & Rich's first album, Horse of a Different Color, rapping the fourth verse to the first track, "Rollin' (The Ballad of Big and Rich)." As a backup vocalist for Big & Rich, Troy toured with Tim McGraw and provided a rap track to McGraw's ballad "She's My Kind of Rain."
Cowboy Troy released his first major-label solo album, Loco Motive, (production label: RAYBAW records; distribution label: Warner Music Group) on May 17, 2005. The album debuted at #2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. The first single, "I Play Chicken with the Train," peaked at #48 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart on April 9, 2005 and was a #1 country download at the iTunes Music Store on April 15, 2005.
As a Chevrolet promotion, Troy, Gretchen Wilson and Big and Rich released "Our America" as a free, time-limited download on July 1st, 2005. They also performed the song live at the Boston Pops concert on July 4, 2005. "Our America" combines "The Star-Spangled Banner" with a rap version of parts of the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of independence, Pledge of Allegiance and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The song peaked at #44 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, and appears as a bonus track on both Big & Rich's Comin' To Your City and Gretchen Wilson's All Jacked Up albums.
Cowboy Troy's next single (released July 20, 2005) was "If You Don't Wanna Love Me," a duet with Sarah Buxton. His most recent single, "Hook 'Em Horns," was released on February 14, 2006 after his alma mater (University of Texas) won the national championship in football.
Cowboy Troy is currently co-hosting, with Wynonna Judd, the fourth season of Nashville Star on the USA Network and CMT Canada.
Troy made a special appearance at the 13 March, 2006 episode of WWE RAW in Beaumont, Texas. He came to the commentary booth and helped announce for the match between superstars Edge and Goldust. His entrance music was "My Last Yee Haw."
Cowboy Troy's music was used in the 2005 Union Renegade Regiment show "Locomotive".
Automatic
Cowboy Troy Lyrics
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[Verse 1 - Cowboy Troy]
She's sittin' at the bar, sippin?on a beverage
Try to use your platinum card to get leverage
It don't matter, she's got her own
She's got diamonds for buttons on her cellular phone
She's a cutie with a booty, a hottie with a body
Don't mean no harm, just a little fun
'Til it's time for breakfast and you see the sun
[ATOM]
Can't find the key to the door where her heart is
Can't find no magic word to say all the things I want to say
There's no equation for that rose, she only knows when she goes!
[Chorus - ATOM]
She's automatic, she's automatic
She turns on when she wants to
Don't give her no static, she's automatic
She turns on when she wants to
Automatic
[Verse 2 - Cowboy Troy]
The beat gets fast and you're cravin' more
Suddenly you make you way to the floor
It's a hick-hop beat boy your body is pumped
All the fine ladies just shakin' their butts
Step up to one then you ask her to dance
It appears to you she's in a trance
Take your time son play your position
'Cause that's the primary mission
[ATOM]
Can't find the key to the door where her heart is
Can't find no magic word to say all the things I want to say
There's no equation for that rose, she only knows when she goes!
[Repeat Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus x 2]
The song "Automatic" by Cowboy Troy featuring ATOM tells the tale of a woman who exudes confidence and independence. In the first verse, Cowboy Troy describes the woman as someone who doesn't need a man's financial aid, as she has her riches. Despite her financial stability, she doesn't mind having a good time with a man, but things are casual, and there are no strings attached. The second verse talks about how the rhythm of the music takes over, and people just want to dance and enjoy themselves. The focus is on having a good time without expectations.
In ATOM's part of the chorus, he admires the woman's independence and self-assurance, saying that she's "automatic" and turns on when she wants to. He also mentions how it's difficult to win her heart or say something that would impress her. The woman knows what she wants and can only be understood when she's ready to reveal her true self. The lyrics suggest that the woman is self-aware and doesn't need validation from anyone, and that's what makes her truly "automatic."
Line by Line Meaning
She's sittin' at the bar, sippin?on a beverage
The woman is currently stationed at the bar, enjoying an alcoholic drink.
Try to use your platinum card to get leverage
Attempting to utilize your elite credit card in order to gain her attention.
It don't matter, she's got her own
It is irrelevant, as she is financially self-sufficient.
She's got diamonds for buttons on her cellular phone
Expensive and adorned cellular device, expressing her ostentatious nature.
She's a cutie with a booty, a hottie with a body
She is attractive, with alluring physical features.
Get her on the dance floor, gonna get naughty
Seducing her with your dance moves as both of you become lost in the rhythm of the music.
Don't mean no harm, just a little fun
No malicious intent, just pleasure-seeking behavior.
'Til it's time for breakfast and you see the sun
The night has come to a conclusion when the sun rises, indicating the end of the tryst.
Can't find the key to the door where her heart is
Unable to locate the way to her open up her heart and love.
Can't find no magic word to say all the things I want to say
Struggling to recite the perfect phrase that expresses his emotions.
There's no equation for that rose, she only knows when she goes!
The woman's nature cannot be comprehended, and she can only be herself.
She's automatic, she's automatic
She acts automatically, giving in without any thought to it.
She turns on when she wants to
She reacts when it suits her own desires.
Don't give her no static, she's automatic
Do not cause difficulty or resistance, as she operates as an automated system.
The beat gets fast and you're cravin' more
The music intensifies, arousing one's senses for greater satisfaction.
Suddenly you make you way to the floor
One is suddenly inclined to join the dancefloor, moved by the music and atmosphere.
It's a hick-hop beat boy your body is pumped
The music being played is a fusion of hip-hop and country, causing excitement and energy in one's body.
All the fine ladies just shakin' their butts
All the attractive women are moving their bodies suggestively to the beat of the music.
Step up to one then you ask her to dance
Approaching one of the women on the dancefloor and requesting she engage in a dance with you.
It appears to you she's in a trance
She seems to be under some sort of hypnotic spell, completely absorbed into the music and the dancefloor atmosphere.
Take your time son play your position
You should act according to your role in the situation, and give it time to progress smoothly.
'Cause that's the primary mission
The main goal is to engage in a passionate and exciting tryst with a willing participant.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: TROY COLEMAN, JOHN D. RICH, ADAM SHOENFELD
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