Old Town Road
Jessie James Decker Lyrics

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Mmm mh
Oh
Mmm mh, mmm, mmm

Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more

I got the horses in the back
Horse tack is attached
Hat is matte black
Got the boots that's black to match
Ridin' on a horse, ha
You can whip your Porsche
I been in the valley
You ain't been up off the porch

Can't nobody tell me nothin'
(You can't tell me nothin')
Can't nobody tell me nothin'
(You can't tell me nothin')

Ridin' on a tractor
Lean in like I'm Saturn
Cheated on my baby
I worry about that later
My life is like a movie
Bull ridin' and boobies
Cowboy hat from Gucci
Wrangler on my booty

Can't nobody tell me nothin'
(You can't tell me nothin')
Can't nobody tell me nothin'
(You can't tell me nothin')

Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more

You can call me Daisy Dukes in my snakeskin boots
Yeah, I'm just a little Georgia peach swinging in my blue jeans
Horses in the back, went west with Little Nas
Catch me ridin' dirty, watch out boys, I'm 'bout to pass
Down this old dirt road, no I can't be tamed
This ain't my first rodeo, now you're gonna know my name
Down this old dirt road, yeah, I like the chase
I'm gonna steal your heart just like I'm Jessie James

Gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more

Oh

To the old town road
Road, mmm, mmm

Overall Meaning

In "Old Town Road", Jessie James Decker shares her intention to take her horse to ride on an old town road until she's unable to ride anymore. She mentions the various items she has, including her horse and its tack, matte black hat, and black boots, which give her a bit of a Western vibe. With flare, Jessie recounts memorable experiences riding through the valley on her horse, implying that some people only watch country life from the porch, but she's really living it. The lyrics convey a sense of freedom and independence, as she brushes off the negativity of others and continues to enjoy her ride.

In the second verse, Jessie talks about riding on a tractor, leaning like she's on Saturn. She also mentions cheating on her partner but deciding to address it at a later time. The lyrics suggest that she's living life to the fullest and isn't concerned about the consequences. She compares her life to a movie with bull riding and "boobies," and she embellishes it with a Gucci cowboy hat, and her Wrangler on her booty. Like the first verse, the chorus emphasizes that no one can tell her what to do as she looks forward to her horseback ride.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm going to embark on a journey towards my dreams and take my horse with me

I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I'm going to keep working towards my dreams until I achieve them

I got the horses in the back
I have everything I need to succeed

Horse tack is attached
I am taking care of everything I need to succeed

Hat is matte black
I'm ready for anything

Got the boots that's black to match
I'm all-in and nothing will stop me

Ridin' on a horse, ha
I'm confident and in control of my journey

You can whip your Porsche
You may have flashy things, but I'm fulfilled in my journey

I been in the valley
I've been through tough times

You ain't been up off the porch
You haven't been through the struggles I've faced

Can't nobody tell me nothin'
I am confident and nobody can bring me down

(You can't tell me nothin')
(Your negativity won't affect me)

Ridin' on a tractor
I'm making my way to my dreams, no matter the vehicle

Lean in like I'm Saturn
I'm leaning into my journey and fully committed

Cheated on my baby
I've faced challenges and struggles along the way

I worry about that later
But I'm not going to let those struggles hold me back

My life is like a movie
My journey is a story worth telling

Bull ridin' and boobies
I'm facing challenges, but also having fun along the way

Cowboy hat from Gucci
I may have luxury items now, but I've earned them through hard work

Wrangler on my booty
I'm confident and proud of what I have achieved

You can call me Daisy Dukes in my snakeskin boots
I'm confident in who I am, and not worried about labels

Yeah, I'm just a little Georgia peach swinging in my blue jeans
I'm relaxed and comfortable as I continue my journey

Horses in the back, went west with Little Nas
I'm still focused on my journey and making progress

Catch me ridin' dirty, watch out boys, I'm 'bout to pass
I'm not afraid to take risks and I'm determined to surpass all obstacles

Down this old dirt road, no I can't be tamed
My journey has had its ups and downs, but I'm unbreakable

This ain't my first rodeo, now you're gonna know my name
I've faced challenges before and I'm ready to take on the world

Down this old dirt road, yeah, I like the chase
The challenges of my journey keep me motivated and driven

I'm gonna steal your heart just like I'm Jessie James
I'm confident and charismatic, and I'm going to make an impact

To the old town road
I'm continuing on my journey with confidence and determination

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Atticus Ross, Jessie James Decker, Kiowa Roukema, Montero Lamar Hill, Trent Reznor

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