Texas
George Strait Lyrics


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Take me to Texas
Two hundred years ago
Where a pride rose from the ashes of San Jacinto
It still beats in every heart
Like a battle cry
Where I was born, where I was raised, so when I die

Take me to Texas, on the open range
The Rio Grande is in my veins
It's heaven there and so my prayer
Is that you'll take me anywhere in Texas
The only home I know
I'm a child of the Alamo and the Yellow Rose
So when I go

Take me to Texas
Where my daddy worked
Where his blood and sweat and tears are still in that red dirt
Wild Palominos run
Cowboys are kings
And if I stray too far, I'll let my Lone Star dreams

Take me to Texas, on the open range
The Rio Grande is in my veins
It's heaven there and so my prayer
Is that you'll take me anywhere in Texas
The only home I know
I'm a child of the Alamo and the Yellow Rose
So when I go, take me to Texas

There's something in the sky
And in your momma's eyes
So even if you try to move away
You'll end up on some road somewhere
With your thumb up in the air
When they ask you where you're headed, you'll just say

Take me to Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antone
Houston, Laredo, Galveston
Or Austin, maybe Abilene
The closest thing I've ever seen
To Heaven's the Gulf of Mexico
I'm a child of the Alamo and the Yellow Rose
So when I go
Take me to Texas, mm-hmm

Take me to Texas




Oh, take me to Texas
Take me to Texas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to George Strait's song Texas is a perfect testament to the love and admiration that the people of Texas have for their state. The opening lines of the song speak of pride rising from the ashes of San Jacinto. This is a reference to the decisive battle of San Jacinto in 1835, where Texas revolutionaries defeated Mexican forces and gained their independence. The subsequent lines talk of this pride still beating in every Texan's heart like a battle cry. This is a testament to how the people of Texas, even two hundred years later, still possess the same level of passion and loyalty to their state.


The chorus of the song speaks of a longing to be in Texas, where the Rio Grande river flows in one's veins, and the only home one knows is Texas. This is a reference to how Texas has always been a place of pride and belonging for the people living there. The song speaks of the Alamo and the Yellow Rose as symbols of Texan pride and history. The lyrics speak of the Palominos running wild, cowboys ruling the land, and the red dirt still holding onto the blood, sweat, and tears of hard-working Texans.


The song also touches on the theme of leaving Texas and still being drawn back to it. The lyrics speak of how Texans always end up on some road somewhere with their thumb up in the air, asking to be taken back to Texas. The song's final lines repeat the chorus's sentiments, begging to be taken to Texas, which is the ultimate testament to how much the people of Texas love their state.


Line by Line Meaning

Take me to Texas
The singer desires to return to Texas, his home state, which he feels a deep connection to and considers truly special.


Two hundred years ago
The singer references the historic Battle of San Jacinto, which marked a turning point in the struggle for Texas independence from Mexico.


Where a pride rose from the ashes of San Jacinto
The battle and subsequent victory of San Jacinto created a sense of pride and identity for Texans that still exists today.


It still beats in every heart
The sense of pride and identity that arose from the Battle of San Jacinto remains an important part of Texan culture and is felt by all Texans.


Like a battle cry
The pride and identity that Texans feel is strong and powerful, like a battle cry.


Where I was born, where I was raised, so when I die
Texas is not just a place the singer loves, it is his home. He wants to be brought back to Texas even after death.


Take me to Texas, on the open range
The singer wants to return to the free and open spaces of his home state, where he feels confident and free.


The Rio Grande is in my veins
The artist feels a deep connection to the Rio Grande river, which runs through Texas and Mexico, and considers it a part of his identity.


It's heaven there and so my prayer
Texas is a special place for the artist, and he hopes that he can return to it when he dies.


Is that you'll take me anywhere in Texas
The artist does not have a preference for a specific location in Texas - he just wants to be in his home state again.


The only home I know
Texas is not only the singer's home, but it's the only home he has ever known.


I'm a child of the Alamo and the Yellow Rose
The artist identifies with Texas history and culture, referencing the Alamo battle and the Yellow Rose of Texas folk song.


So when I go
The singer is acknowledging that he will eventually die, and wants to make sure he can return to Texas when that time comes.


Where my daddy worked
The singer feels a deep connection to his family and the work his father did in Texas.


Where his blood and sweat and tears are still in that red dirt
The singer's father worked hard in Texas, and his memory and hard work can still be felt in the state's soil today.


Wild Palominos run
The artist references the iconic image of wild horses running free on the open ranges of Texas, which is a part of the state's culture and identity.


Cowboys are kings
Cowboys are an important part of Texas culture and identity, and are considered heroic figures in the state's history.


And if I stray too far, I'll let my Lone Star dreams
The Lone Star is the iconic symbol of Texas, and the singer will always dream of returning to the state, even if he is far away.


There's something in the sky
The singer is acknowledging that there is something special and unique about the Texas sky.


And in your momma's eyes
The artist is referencing the emotional connection that Texans have to their mothers, and how that is tied to their love for Texas.


So even if you try to move away
The artist acknowledges that some Texans may try to leave the state, but they will always feel a pull back to their home state.


You'll end up on some road somewhere
Even if Texans leave the state, they will always find themselves drawn back to the unique culture and identity of Texas, no matter where they are.


With your thumb up in the air
The singer references the stereotype of hitchhiking, which may be necessary for a Texan trying to return home.


When they ask you where you're headed, you'll just say
The artist is referencing a situation where a Texan is hitchhiking and is asked about their destination. No matter what they say, the true answer is 'Texas.'


Take me to Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antone
The singer is listing major cities in Texas, each with their own unique identity and culture that contributes to the culture of the state as a whole.


Houston, Laredo, Galveston
The singer is referencing other important cities in Texas, each with their own unique history, culture, and sense of identity.


Or Austin, maybe Abilene
The singer references these two characteristic cities to further emphasize the diversity of cultures and identities that exist within the state.


The closest thing I've ever seen
The artist has seen many different places, but none compare to Texas in terms of culture, identity, and home.


To Heaven's the Gulf of Mexico
The artist feels a deep connection to the Gulf of Mexico, which is an important part of the natural beauty and culture of Texas.


Take me to Texas, mm-hmm
The singer repeats his desire to return to Texas, showing the emotional depth of his connection to the state.


Oh, take me to Texas
The singer repeats his desire to return to Texas, emphasizing the importance of the state in his life.


Take me to Texas
The artist repeats his desire to return to Texas, underscoring the importance and depth of his connection to the state.




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Written by: Brandy Lynn Clark, Shane L McAnally

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