Jason Boland & The Stragglers are a band from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Stillw… Read Full Bio ↴Jason Boland & The Stragglers are a band from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Stillwater is a college town that is known for being the center of the red dirt music scene. It's where bands like Cross Canadian Ragweed became popular. JB&S started out around 1998. their sound leans more toward country than the rock & roll of Cross Canadian Ragweed. The newest release from JB&S is called "Comal County Blue" and is one of the fastest rising releases on the charts -- it was number one on itunes right after its release. It is one of the most popular independent releases of 2008. Jason Boland was born in Harrah, Oklahoma. The song on "Comal County Blue, "Sons and Daughters of Dixie", talks about Hurricane Katrina and the flooding in Mississippi and how the government in D.C. failed the people. The song "Bottle By My Bed" is about Jason's love and hate relationship with alcohol. "Comal County Blue" features a guest appearance by Robert Earl Keen and a song cowritten with Cody Canada from Cross Canadian Ragweed. Other release by JB&S include "Pearl Snaps", "The Truckstop Diaries", "The Bourbon Legend" and "Live at Billy Bob's". Lloyd Maines produced "Comal County Blue". Lloyd is the father of Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks.

Ponies
Jason Boland & The Stragglers Lyrics

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I?ve been running from the devil and he hasn?t caught me yet
I done some things along the way I know I will regret
Chasing down that fast lane and piling up my debts
And I hear them ponies coming, coming after me
Yeah I hear the ponies coming after me

That sun was fiery yellow it was burning up my head
I couldn?t quite remember exactly what she said

If I don?t find her soon, well I surely will be dead
And I hear them ponies coming, coming after me
Yeah I hear the ponies coming after me

Chorus:
Well, an outlaw or a hero which one will I be
If I ever find the answer the truth will set me free

No one knows my name they call me John Doe number three
And I hear them ponies comin?, comin? after me
Yeah I hear the ponies comin? after me

I?ve been running from the devil and he hasn?t caught me yet
I?m just doin? all I can just to get all I can get
I?m taking my last dollar and I?m placing my last bet
And I hear them ponies comin?, comin? after me
Yeah I hear the ponies comin? after me

Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Ponies" by Jason Boland & The Stragglers talk about running away from one's troubles and mistakes. The singer has been chasing after a fast and reckless lifestyle, racking up debts along the way. He knows he has made mistakes that he will ultimately regret in the long run. The metaphor "ponies" here could be interpreted as his problems or struggles that are getting closer and closer to catching up with him. The chorus suggests that the singer is conflicted within himself and his identity. He questions whether he is an outlaw or a hero and if he ever finds the answer, that will be the moment of his freedom. The song ends on a note of desperation as the singer is taking one last big gamble and the ponies are coming after him.

Line by Line Meaning

I’ve been running from the devil and he hasn’t caught me yet
I’ve made some mistakes but managed to avoid the consequences.

I done some things along the way I know I will regret
I’ve made choices that I now regret.

Chasing down that fast lane and piling up my debts
I’ve been trying to get ahead but it’s costing me.

And I hear them ponies coming, coming after me
I’m in trouble and I know it.

Yeah I hear the ponies coming after me
I’m being chased by my foes.

That sun was fiery yellow it was burning up my head
The heat is making me delirious and unable to think clearly.

I couldn’t quite remember exactly what she said
I’m having trouble remembering important details.

If I don’t find her soon, well I surely will be dead
I need to find someone or something to survive.

Chorus: Well, an outlaw or a hero which one will I be If I ever find the answer the truth will set me free
I’m struggling to define my identity, but I hope to eventually find my way.

No one knows my name they call me John Doe number three
I feel anonymous and unrecognized.

And I hear them ponies comin’, comin’ after me
My troubles are still chasing me.

Yeah I hear the ponies comin’ after me
My problems are gaining on me.

I’m just doin’ all I can just to get all I can get
I’m doing what it takes to survive.

I’m taking my last dollar and I’m placing my last bet
I’m risking everything I have left.

And I hear them ponies comin’, comin’ after me
My problems are still closing in.

Yeah I hear the ponies comin’ after me
My troubles are almost here.

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