Cowboy Shit
Kenny Feidler Lyrics
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And I'm a rolling stone
When the show leaves town and we put it on the road
I got a wandering mind
And a hand on the wheel
People listen to the songs do you know how I feel
And this ain't some circus show
Son this is pure cowboy shit
Ain't your daddy's rodeo
No it ain't his rodeo
And I'm rambling around
Towns I ain't never seen
Ain't much of a life, but its a hell of a dream
And it's fading fast
And when it burns it's bright
Well I ain't an up and comer but I'm bringing the fight
Cause this ain't some rhinestone bit
And this ain't some circus show
Son this is pure cowboy shit
Ain't your daddy's rodeo
No it ain't his rodeo
And it hurts a little now
How it felt back then
And all we've been living for is a show around the bend
And it all might be
Just a case of could've been
But its never to late to crack and rig it now again
Cause this ain't some rhinestone bit
And this ain't some circus show
Son this is pure cowboy shit
Ain't your daddy's rodeo
No it ain't his rodeo
The lyrics to Kenny Feidler's song "Cowboy Shit" speak to the life of a traveling musician, a "rolling stone" who performs country music in towns he's never seen before, "rambling around." Feidler describes the life as "ain't much of a life, but it's a hell of a dream" – fleeting, but passionate. When the lights go down and the show leaves town, Feidler, with his "hand on the wheel," keeps up his "wandering mind," believing that people who listen to his songs know how he feels about the lifestyle.
Feidler portrays country music as being "pure cowboy shit," not "some rhinestone bit," which implies that his music is authentic and genuine, unlike some kind of superficial performance. He believes he's bringing the fight even if he isn't an up-and-comer in the music scene, and promises that his manifestation is not his dad's rodeo show – it's something different, but all the more real because of it. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that even though the traveling musician's life is difficult, it's still a dream, a life that offers a quick burn rather than a slow fade.
Line by Line Meaning
When those lights go down
The beginning of a show, where I'm ready to perform.
And I'm a rolling stone
I'm always on the move, never staying in one place for too long.
When the show leaves town and we put it on the road
I'm traveling to new towns, bringing my music and my cowboy spirit with me.
I got a wandering mind
I'm always thinking about new things, new songs to write, and new places to go.
And a hand on the wheel
I'm always in control, driving to the next destination.
People listen to the songs do you know how I feel
My music speaks to people and makes them feel the cowboy spirit that I embody.
Cause this ain't some rhinestone bit
This is the real deal, authentic cowboy music that comes from the heart.
And this ain't some circus show
This isn't some flashy, gimmicky performance. It's raw, real, and unapologetic.
Son this is pure cowboy shit
It's the essence of the cowboy way of life.
Ain't your daddy's rodeo
It's not just about rodeos, but it's about the experience of being a cowboy.
And I'm rambling around
I'm wandering in search of adventure and new experiences.
Towns I ain't never seen
I'm visiting new places, exploring the world and everything it has to offer.
Ain't much of a life, but its a hell of a dream
The life of a cowboy is simple, but it's fulfilling because it's a true representation of who I am.
And it's fading fast
The cowboy way of life is disappearing, and I'm trying to keep it alive through my music.
And when it burns it's bright
Even though it may not last forever, the cowboy spirit burns brightly.
Well I ain't an up and comer but I'm bringing the fight
I may not be new to the game, but I'm still passionate and fighting to keep cowboy music alive.
And it hurts a little now
The current state of cowboy music is painful because it's not what it used to be.
How it felt back then
The way cowboy music used to be is something that can't be replicated.
And all we've been living for is a show around the bend
We may not know what's next, but we live for the next moment of cowboy music greatness.
And it all might be
The future of cowboy music is uncertain.
Just a case of could've been
We may look back at what could have been, but we still strive for the future of cowboy music.
But its never to late to crack and rig it now again
It's never too late to bring back the cowboy spirit and keep it alive.
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