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Cowboy
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Not mine, and I don't know whose
So I stretched out my arm.
To check if I am alone
On how will I get home this morning? (Oh No)
And a voice say's don't you see
These Boots were meant to be
Cowgirl's future will be hard.
It's written in her scars
And pills control her health.
She can't respect herself.
At least it makes her interesting.
Oh no.
Oh Cowgirl don't you see
These boots were meant for me
me and me alone
Cowboy asked me if it's hard
to live as something I am not
I fix him in the eye
A Clown like smile reply
Why Cowboy that's my job!
And cowboy doesn't see
These boots were meant for me
For me to wear alone
The Only Good cowboy might be a dead cowboy
But I am a Cowboy, I'm the Cowboy.
I'll always be a cowboy.
This herd grazes the city mile
They're all the same, but we like their style
And when they fall to sleep
They're careful not to be
Their real selves in their dreams
Oh Cowboy you should be
Careful that you keep
Your Spurs sharper than me.
The song Cowboy by Kenickie tells a story of waking up in cowboy boots, unsure of how they got there or whose they are. The singer questions how they will get home, and a voice tells them that the boots were meant for them alone. The song then introduces a cowgirl character who is struggling with addiction and self-respect issues, but is deemed interesting because of it. The cowboy asks the singer if it's hard to live as something they're not, to which they reply with a clown-like smile, indicating that pretending to be a cowboy is their job. The song concludes with a warning for the cowboy to keep their spurs sharper than the singer, suggesting a competition for who is the better cowboy. Throughout the song, the theme of identity is explored, and the idea of playing a role or pretending to be someone else is prominent.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was featured in the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You, which helped to bring Kenickie to a wider audience. The band was also known for their eclectic mix of punk, pop, and garage rock influences, which contributed to the unique sound of their music. Another interesting fact is that the band members chose their stage names based on characters from the movie Grease, which they were all fans of. Additionally, the band originated from Sunderland, an area in Northeast England not typically associated with the punk rock scene. Despite this, they went on to develop a dedicated fanbase and tour extensively throughout their career.
The chords for Cowboy by Kenickie are as follows:
Verse: A, Bm, C#m, D
Chorus: A, Bm, C#m, D, A, E
Overall, Cowboy is a thought-provoking song with a catchy melody and relatable themes of identity and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up in Cowboy boots
I woke up wearing Cowboy boots that are not mine and I don't know whose they are
So I stretched out my arm.
I checked for someone's presence beside me using my arm
To check if I am alone
To verify my assumption of being alone
On how will I get home this morning? (Oh No)
I am worried about how I will return home this morning
And a voice say's don't you see
A voice makes me aware
These Boots were meant to be
These boots were intended
Worn by you alone
Only you and no one else should wear these boots
Cowgirl's future will be hard.
The future of a Cowgirl will not be easy
It's written in her scars
Her scars indicate that she has gone through a lot of hardships in her life
And pills control her health.
She has to rely on pills for her well-being
She can't respect herself.
She has low self-esteem
At least it makes her interesting.
Her struggles make her fascinating
Cowgirl don't you see
Cowgirl, please take note
These boots were meant for me
These boots were meant for me, and not for you
me and me alone
Only I am supposed to wear these boots
Cowboy asked me if it's hard
Cowboy inquired if it was tough
to live as something I am not
To pretend like someone else
I fix him in the eye
I look straightforward at him
A Clown like smile reply
I smile like a clown in response
Why Cowboy that's my job!
That's what I am supposed to do, Cowboy!
Cowboy doesn't see
Cowboy doesn't understand
These boots were meant for me
I am the rightful owner of these boots
For me to wear alone
These boots are not for sharing
The Only Good cowboy might be a dead cowboy
There are no good cowboys
But I am a Cowboy, I'm the Cowboy.
I am a Cowboy, and I will always be a Cowboy
I'll always be a cowboy.
I will always stick to my roots
This herd grazes the city mile
The people around you are like a herd of cattle, grazing aimlessly
They're all the same, but we like their style
Despite being unoriginal, we admire their fashion sense
And when they fall to sleep
When they doze off
They're careful not to be
They make an effort to avoid
Their real selves in their dreams
Revealing their true selves in their dreams
Oh Cowboy you should be
Cowboy, you need to understand
Careful that you keep
Make sure to maintain
Your Spurs sharper than me.
Make sure your spurs are sharper than mine.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Melbourne Miller, Donald Dennis, Phillip Burrell, Miguel Collins, DONALD, LOWELL DUNBAR, MIGUEL ORLANDO COLLINS, PHILIP BURRELL, SLY DUNBAR
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Love this song. Was one of my Kenickie favourites. And just a B-side.
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Now made world famous due to its use in Phonogram, Vol.3: The Immaterial Girl. Don't you know what I'm talking about?
It's ok, but you should read more comics.
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