He is best known for his lead roles as Michael Knight in the popular 1980s U.S. series Knight Rider and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the series Baywatch. Hasselhoff also produced Baywatch for a number of seasons in the 1990s up until 2001, when the series ended with Baywatch Hawaii. Hasselhoff also crossed over to a music career during the end of the 1980s and the early 1990s. He was noted for his performance at the Berlin Wall in 1989; he enjoyed a short lived success as a singer primarily in German-speaking Europe. More recently, Hasselhoff has been involved with talent shows such as NBC's America's Got Talent from 2006-2009.
Rhinestone Cowboy
David Hasselhoff Lyrics
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Singing the same old song
I know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of Broadway
Where hustle's the name of the game
And nice guys get washed away like the snow and the rain
There's been a load of compromisin'
On the road to my horizon
Like a Rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Like a Rhinestone cowboy
Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know
And offers comin' over the phone
Well, I really don't mind the rain
And a smile can hide all the pain
But you're down when your riding the train
That's takin' the long way
And I dream of the things I'll do
With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe
There'll be a load of compromisin'
On the road to my horizon
But I'm gonna be where they lights are shinin' on me
Like a Rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Like a Rhinestone cowboy
Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know
And offers comin' over the phone
Like a Rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Like a Rhinestone cowboy
Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know
And offers comin' over the phone
David Hasselhoff's song "Rhinestone Cowboy" tells the story of a struggling artist trying to make it big in New York City. He's been walking the streets for a long time and singing the same old song. He knows every crack in the sidewalks of Broadway, where "hustle's the name of the game" and "nice guys get washed away like the snow and the rain." Despite the compromises he's had to make and the pain he's endured, he dreams of the day when the lights will shine on him like a "Rhinestone cowboy" riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo.
The song is a tribute to the American cowboy, blending the traditions of country music with the glitz and glamour of show business. The "Rhinestone cowboy" of the song is a character who has found success in the entertainment industry but remains connected to his roots as a cowboy. The song speaks to the enduring appeal of the cowboy mythos and the American dream of making it big in the entertainment industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been walking these streets so long
I've been going through the same routine for a long time
Singing the same old song
Telling the same story all the time
I know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of Broadway
I'm very familiar with the place and every detail of the neighborhood
Where hustle's the name of the game
Where everything is about getting ahead by making deals and being assertive
And nice guys get washed away like the snow and the rain
Being kind or gentle doesn't work in this environment
There's been a load of compromisin'
I've had to make a lot of concessions
On the road to my horizon
On my journey towards my goal
But I'm gonna be where they lights are shinin' on me
I'll be in the spotlight and recognized for my achievements
Like a Rhinestone cowboy
Like a flashy, glamorous performer
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Making a grand entrance among other showy performers
Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know
Receiving recognition and praise from strangers
And offers comin' over the phone
Receiving great opportunities and offers through phone calls
Well, I really don't mind the rain
I'm not bothered by the difficulties or challenges that come my way
And a smile can hide all the pain
I can put on a brave face and hide any negative emotions
But you're down when your riding the train
You feel dejected and defeated when you're not progressing towards your destination
That's takin' the long way
And the journey is taking much longer than you wish it would
And I dream of the things I'll do
I have big aspirations and imagine all the things I'll achieve
With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe
With only a small amount of resources, I still have hope for success
Like a Rhinestone cowboy
Like a flashy, glamorous performer
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Making a grand entrance among other showy performers
Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know
Receiving recognition and praise from strangers
And offers comin' over the phone
Receiving great opportunities and offers through phone calls
Like a Rhinestone cowboy
Like a flashy, glamorous performer
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Making a grand entrance among other showy performers
Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know
Receiving recognition and praise from strangers
And offers comin' over the phone
Receiving great opportunities and offers through phone calls
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Larry Weiss
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