When Lonestar's "Come Cryin To Me" went to #1 in 1997, John became the youngest songwriter to have a #1 song. John Rich is also a notable songwriter, having written 900+ songs to date, many of which have been recored by Faith Hill, Jason Aldean, Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy, Keith Anderson and many more.
Texas
John Rich Lyrics
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Turn up the John Rich!
(Texas)
It's Cowboy Troy
Turn up the John Rich!
From the land of bigger the toys
Bigger the noise (bigger the noise)
That's right!
Everybody let your ears get fed
(Texas)
The Lone Star state
Yee haw!
[Chorus]
You can take the boy out of Texas
But you can't take Texas outta the boy
I get raunchy, rude, rowdy and reckless
When I throw my arms up and make a little noise
Make a little noise
Hey, I always try to do the right thing
But I wind up in the wrong scene
Yeah they're always trying to cuff me
Well I ain't gonna apologize
For the Amarillo in my eyes
'Cause I'm Lone Star proud son
Yeah that's where I come from
[Chorus]
Hey well I've been know to go a little too hard
And said "down to a Hollywood bar"
Just like a rhinestone rock star
Play me some Willie and some Stevie Ray
And then you best get on outta my way
'Cause there ain't no stopping me
It's all up in my bloodstream
[Chorus x3]
The lyrics to John Rich's song "Texas" are a tribute to the Lone Star state and the pride that Texans have in their culture. The song features Cowboy Troy in the opening lines, urging listeners to turn up the volume and get ready for a rowdy ride. The lyrics speak to the larger-than-life attitude and swagger that Texas is known for, with lines like "From the land of bigger the toys, Bigger the noise."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of Texas pride, with the line "You can take the boy out of Texas, but you can't take Texas outta the boy." The singer is unapologetic about their love for their home state, and even admits to getting "raunchy, rude, rowdy and reckless" when they feel the spirit move them. The song celebrates the music of Texas, referencing both Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
The final verse speaks to the idea of Texas as a place where one can be oneself, with the lines "Well I've been know to go a little too hard and said 'down to a Hollywood bar' just like a rhinestone rock star." The singer is proud of their roots and their ability to withstand any challenge, with Texas running through their veins like a drug.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Cowboy Troy
Introducing an artist named Cowboy Troy.
Turn up the John Rich!
Asking to increase the volume of John Rich's music.
(Texas)
Celebrating the state of Texas.
It's Cowboy Troy
Introducing Cowboy Troy again.
Turn up the John Rich!
Asking to increase the volume of John Rich's music again.
From the land of bigger the toys
Praising Texas with bigger toys.
Bigger the noise (bigger the noise)
Explaining that bigger toys make bigger noise.
That's right!
Confirming the previous statement.
Bang your head
Encouraging the audience to headbang.
Everybody let your ears get fed
Asking the audience to eat up the music.
(Texas)
Celebrating Texas again.
The Lone Star state
Referring to Texas as the Lone Star state.
Yee haw!
Exclaiming happiness and excitement.
You can take the boy out of Texas
Saying that someone can leave Texas, but it'll remain in their heart.
But you can't take Texas outta the boy
Suggesting that being from Texas is a permanent trait.
I get raunchy, rude, rowdy and reckless
Describing oneself as wild and careless.
When I throw my arms up and make a little noise
When getting excited and expressing joy.
Make a little noise
Encouraging the audience to make a noise.
Hey, I always try to do the right thing
Saying that they try to behave well.
But I wind up in the wrong scene
Admitting to ending up in the wrong place.
Yeah they're always trying to cuff me
Saying the police tries to arrest them.
Well I ain't gonna apologize
Not feeling guilty of anything.
For the Amarillo in my eyes
Excusing oneself for appearing scruffy.
'Cause I'm Lone Star proud son
Proudly identifying as a Texan.
Yeah that's where I come from
Affirming that Texas is where they originate.
[Chorus]
Start of the chorus section.
Hey well I've been know to go a little too hard
Saying they can be excessive sometimes.
And said "down to a Hollywood bar"
Referring to going to a bar in Hollywood.
Just like a rhinestone rock star
Eccentric and stylish, like a rock star.
Play me some Willie and some Stevie Ray
Asking to play songs by Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
And then you best get on outta my way
Being so into the music that others should avoid getting in the way.
'Cause there ain't no stopping me
Being unstoppable in their state of excitement.
It's all up in my bloodstream
Feeling like their excitement is in their bloodstream.
[Chorus x3]
Repeating the chorus three times.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Morris Shoenfeld, John D Rich
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