Troubadour
George Strait Lyrics
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Most of the time
I still raise a little Cain with the boys
Honky Tonks and pretty women
But Lord, I'm still right there with 'em
Singing above the crowd and the noise
Sometimes I feel like Jesse James
Knowing nothing's gonna change
What I am
I was a young troubadour
When I rode in on a song
And I'll be an old troubadour
When I'm gone
Well, the truth about a mirror
Is that a damned old mirror
Don't really tell the whole truth
It don't show what's deep inside
Or read between the lines
And it's really no reflection of my youth
Sometimes I feel like Jesse James
Still trying to make a name
Knowing nothing's gonna change
What I am
I was a young troubadour
When I rode in on a song
I'll be an old troubadour
When I'm gone
I was a young troubadour
When I rode in on a song
And I'll be an old troubadour
When I'm gone
I'll be an old troubadour
When I'm gone
The lyrics of "Troubadour" by George Strait are a reflection of the singer's life as a country music artist. The song expresses the feeling of still feeling young and vibrant even as one grows older. The singer acknowledges that he still enjoys going to honky-tonks and being with pretty women, but he also recognizes that he is not the same person he was when he started out. He feels like Jesse James, still trying to make a name for himself, but knows that nothing will change who he is.
The line "I was a young troubadour when I rode in on a song" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to Strait's beginnings in the country music industry. He started out playing in bars and clubs in Texas, and his big break came when he was discovered by a record executive while playing at a club in San Marcos. From there, he went on to become one of the most successful country music artists of all time.
The lines "the truth about a mirror is that a damned old mirror don't really tell the whole truth" speak to the idea that what you see on the surface doesn't always reveal what's really going on inside. It's a powerful metaphor for the complexities of life and the way that our experiences shape us over time.
Line by Line Meaning
I still feel twenty five
Even though I am getting older, I still have the energy and spirit of a young man
Most of the time
Although there are moments of nostalgia, I try to live in the present
I still raise a little Cain with the boys
I have fun and enjoy life with my friends, even if it means causing a little trouble
Honky Tonks and pretty women
I still go out and have a good time, visiting bars and chasing the ladies
But Lord, I'm still right there with 'em
I am still able to keep up with my buddies and live life to the fullest
Singing above the crowd and the noise
Performing music brings me joy and allows me to share my talent and message
Sometimes I feel like Jesse James
I have moments where I feel like a rebel or outlaw
Still trying to make a name
I am always striving for success and recognition in my life and career
Knowing nothing's gonna change What I am
I accept who I am and know that I will always be true to myself
I was a young troubadour When I rode in on a song
Music has been my passion since I was young, and it has shaped my life
And I'll be an old troubadour When I'm gone
Music will continue to be a part of my life until the very end
Well, the truth about a mirror Is that a damned old mirror Don't really tell the whole truth
The reflection in a mirror only shows one's physical appearance, not their inner self or true story
It don't show what's deep inside Or read between the lines
A mirror cannot reveal one's personality or character, or show the subtleties of one's experiences
And it's really no reflection of my youth
The way I physically look in a mirror does not define or reflect the experiences and growth of my youth
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Leslie Winn Satcher, Monty Holmes
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@gn178
An Indian here. No other music moves me as much as country does. I feel an instant connection. From John Denver, George strait all the way to Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan. I love and listen to them all.
Nothing else has the soul, simplicity, natural and beautiful picturization that most of the country songs have. You listen to some and it feels like you have left the concrete jungles of the urban world and took a stroll down the river in a lovely little remote village far away from it all.
Thank you America country music fraternity for this wonderful gift to the world ❤️. We are indebted forever.
Long live farmers, god's country, countries' gods, nature and music with such soul and simplicity.
This one was, is and will remain a masterpiece !
@cassiedavidson5879
That song is what my husband wanted played at his service HE was a welder for way over 40 years, he started very young, I lost him in February after being married over 45 yrs.
@SweetMariehoneybee0933
Bless your heart.
@tmo7919
Im sorry for your loss
@connienichols3422
Sorry for your loss ❤
@randydearing5284
Cassie Davidson when I saw what you wrote it was bitter sweet.Because I'm 62 and been welding since I was 12.the only job that I've ever had.very sorry for your loss.
@officerblueline6763
Dang no disrespect but you must be in your 60s or 70s
@sharpm0102
Every time someone likes this comment means I have to listen to one of my favorite songs again!
@DHunter_47
The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
@TattedColoradoMama
Attention much?
@MariaLuiza-mf1fl
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