The band released Only a Suggestion on Teepee Records in 2002. In 2004 they signed to Dutch label Suburban Records (to date they have been more successful in Europe than North America) and released Dare I Say without Mike Callahan or Steve Earle, the latter replaced by new drummer Chris Leathers (Supafuzz). They have since recruited additional vocalist Aleah X (Banger, Devil May Care, Candy Says).
Cowboys Suck
Hermano Lyrics
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Four on the floor, smile on the face, lucky me
Well all right
Handle bars, motor card and Jim Beam
Blank streets, stoner bars, a dead scene
Now that the days are growing shorter
Yes, I'm a father to my favorite one
Oh, and it's much too much to believe
Asphalt burning, clock another round on the motor's head
Four on the floor, smile on the face, lucky me
Well all right
Now that the days are growing shorter
Time means more and more to me
Yes, I'm a father to my favorite one
Oh, and it's much too much to believe
The song "Cowboys Suck" by Hermano is a classic rock song that tells a story of a biker's love for his motorcycle, the freedom that it gives him, and his love for his child. The opening line "Asphalt burning, clock another round on the motor's head" creates an image of a biker tearing down the road on his motorcycle, enjoying the thrill of the ride. The next line "Four on the floor, smile on the face, lucky me" suggests that he feels lucky to be alive and experiencing the freedom of the open road.
The next lines "Handle bars, motor card and Jim Beam, Blank streets, stoner bars, a dead scene" describe the biker's lifestyle; he spends his days riding his motorcycle and hanging out in bars. The use of the word "stoner" implies that the biker may be using drugs, which adds to the rebellious nature of the song.
The chorus repeats the opening lines, suggesting that this lifestyle is all the biker needs to be happy. However, the later lines "Now that the days are growing shorter, Time means more and more to me, Yes, I'm a father to my favorite one, Oh, and it's much too much to believe" indicate a change in his life. The biker has become a father and his priorities have shifted; he values time with his child more than his motorcycle.
Overall, "Cowboys Suck" is a song about the freedom and rebellious spirit of the biker lifestyle, but also touches on the idea that priorities can shift as one grows older and experiences major life events.
Line by Line Meaning
Asphalt burning, clock another round on the motor's head
Riding fast on the hot pavement, pushing the engine to go faster
Four on the floor, smile on the face, lucky me
Driving with all four wheels on ground, feeling happy and fortunate
Well all right
Expressing contentment and satisfaction
Handle bars, motor card and Jim Beam
Gripping the motorcycle, riding fast and drinking whiskey
Blank streets, stoner bars, a dead scene
Empty roads, bars for those who are high, a boring environment
Now that the days are growing shorter
Acknowledging the change of season and its impact on time
Time means more and more to me
Becoming aware of the value and scarcity of time
Yes, I'm a father to my favorite one
Acknowledging the love and importance of one's child
Oh, and it's much too much to believe
Feeling overwhelmed and grateful for the blessing of being a parent
Asphalt burning, clock another round on the motor's head
Repeating the same action of driving fast and pushing the engine
Four on the floor, smile on the face, lucky me
Continuing to drive with joy and gratitude
Well all right
Feeling content and happy
Now that the days are growing shorter
Reflecting on the passing of time and its significance
Time means more and more to me
Realizing the importance of time and its limited nature
Yes, I'm a father to my favorite one
Reaffirming the love and importance of being a parent
Oh, and it's much too much to believe
Feeling overwhelmed by the gift of parenthood and the love for one's child
Writer(s): Steven V. Brown, David Angstrom, John Garcia, Chris Leathers
Contributed by Jacob E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.