Kid Rock released several studio albums from 1988 that mostly went unnoticed before his 1998 record 'Devil Without a Cause', released with Atlantic Records, sold 11 million albums behind the hits, "Bawitdaba","Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why". In 2000, he released The History of Rock which was a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from his previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass". In 2001, he released the follow up, Cocky. After a slow start, his country-flavored hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow resurrected the album and it went gold as a single and pushed the album's sales to more than 5 million. It was followed by 2003's self-titled release, which failed to chart a major hit. In 2006 he released Live Trucker , a live album. In 2007 Kid Rock released Rock N Roll Jesus, which produced a hit in "All Summer Long." It was his first worldwide smash hit, charting #1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock N Roll Jesus would go on to sell 5 million albums worldwide including being certified triple platinum in the US.
He has sold 22 million albums to date in the United States, which currently ranks him as the 99th best selling music artist of all time in the U.S.
Cowboy
Kid Rock Lyrics
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Well, I'm packin up my game and I'ma head out west
Where real women come equipped wit' scripts and fake breasts
Find a nest in the hills, chill like flynt
Buy an old drop-top, find a spot to pimp
Then I'ma Kid Rock-it up and down ya' block
Buy a yacht with a flag sayin' "Chillin' the most"
Then rock that bitch up and down the coast
Give a toast to the sun
Drink with the stars
Get thrown in the mix
And get tossed outta bars
Zip to Tijuana
I wanna roam
Find Motown, tell them fools to come back home
Start an escort service for all the right reasons
And set up shop at the top of four seasons
Kid Rock, and I'm the Real Mccoy
And I'm headed out west, sucker because I want to be a
Cowboy, baby
(With the top let back and the sunshine shinin')
Cowboy, baby
(West Coast Chillin' with the Boone's wine) I want to be a cowboy, baby
(Ridin' at night 'cause I sleep all day) cowboy, baby
(I can smell a pig from a mile away)
I bet you'll hear my whistle blowin' when my train rolls in
It goes, like dust in the wind
(Stoned pimp, stoned freak, stoned out of my mind)
I once was lost, but now I'm just blind
Palm trees and weed, scabbed knees and rice
Get a map to the stars, find Heidi Fleiss
And if the price is right then I'm gonna make my bid, boy
And let Californi-A know why they call me
Cowboy, baby
(With the top let back and the sunshine shinin')
Cowboy, baby
(West Coast Chillin' with the Boone's Wine) I want to be a cowboy, baby
(Ridin' at night 'cause I sleep all day) cowboy, baby
(I can smell a pig from a mile away)
Yeah, Kid Rock, you can call me Tex
Rollin' sunset women with a bottle of Beck's
Seen a slimmy in a 'Vette, rolled down my glass
And said, "Yeah, this fits right in yo'"
No kiddin', gun slingin', spurs hittin' the floor
Call me hoss, I'm the boss, with the sauce, and the horse
No remorse for the sheriff, in his eye I ain't right
I'ma paint his town red, then paint his wife white
Cause chaos, rock like Amadeus
Find west-coast pussy for my Detroit playas
Mack like mayors, ball like Lakers
They told us to leave but bet they can't make us
Why they want to pick on me?
Lock me up and snort away my key
I ain't G, I'm just a regular failure
I ain't straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer
Cuss like a sailor, drink like a mick
My only words of wisdom are (radio edit)
I'm flickin' my Bic up and down that coast and
Keep on truckin' 'til I fall in the ocean
(Cowboy) with the top let back and the sunshine shinin'
(Cowboy) spend all my time at Hollywood and Vine
(Cowboy) ridin' at night 'cause I sleep all day
(Cowboy) I can smell a pig from a mile away
(Cowboy) with the top let back and the sunshine shinin'
(Cowboy) with the top let back and the sunshine shinin'
(Cowboy) Hollywood and Vine-in'
Kid Rock's "Cowboy" tells the story of his desire to become a cowboy, as he packs up his game and heads out west, where he plans to enjoy himself with real women equipped with fake breasts and scripts. He wants to live in the hills and relax, chilling like Clint Eastwood, and buy a drop-top and pimp it out. He plans to roam around Tijuana and find Motown telephones before returning home to start his escort service. Throughout the song, Kid Rock expresses his desire to be a cowboy, living like a rockstar and enjoying the sun and stars.
The song is very metaphorical, as the lyrics are suggestive of Kid Rock's own life, as he was living the rock and roll lifestyle at the time, partying and going on tour around the United States. The song's chorus is catchy and easy to sing along to, with the lyrics "Cowboy, baby", which were inspired by the Beastie Boys' "Paul Revere."
Interestingly, the song was originally written to be a collaboration with LL Cool J, but the collaboration was later scrapped. Additionally, the song was released on his album, "Devil Without a Cause," which has sold over 11 million copies to date.
Overall, "Cowboy" is a fun and catchy song that captures the essence of Kid Rock's rockstar lifestyle and his desire to live like a cowboy in the wild west.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm packin up my game and I'ma head out west
I'm leaving home and going to the West Coast
Where real women come equipped wit' scripts and fake breasts
Where actresses are waiting for me
Find a nest in the hills, chill like flynt
Settle down in the hilly area and relax
Buy an old drop-top, find a spot to pimp
Purchase an old convertible car and personalize it
Then I'ma Kid Rock-it up and down ya' block
I'll play my music loud and cruise around your neighborhood
With a bottle of scotch and watch lotsa crotch
Drink alcohol and enjoy the view of attractive women
Buy a yacht with a flag sayin' "chillin' the most"
Purchase a yacht with a personalized flag
Then rock that bitch up and down the coast
Cruise around the coast in my yacht
Give a toast to the sun
Raise a glass to the sun
Drink with the stars
Party with famous people
Get thrown in the mix
Get involved in chaos
And get tossed outta bars
Get kicked out of bars
Sift to Tijuana
Travel to Tijuana, Mexico
I want to roam
I want to wander and explore
Find Motown telephones and come back home
Find old telephones from Motown and bring them home
Start an escort service for all the right reasons
Start a legitimate escort service
And set up shop at the top of four seasons
Start my business at the Four Seasons Hotel
Kid Rock, and I'm the Real Mccoy
I'm Kid Rock, and I'm the real deal
And I'm headed out west, sucker 'cause I want to be a
I'm going west because I want to be a cowboy
I bet you'll hear my whistle blowin' when my train rolls in
I'm coming in on a train, and you'll hear me before you see me
It goes - Like dust in the wind
It goes by quickly
(Stoned pimp, stoned brew, stoned out of my mind)
I'm drunk and high
I once was lost (but now I'm just blind)
I was lost, but now I'm just clueless
Palm trees and weed, scabbed knees and rice
Palm trees, marijuana, injuries, and cheap food
Get a map to the stars, find Heidi Flice
Get a map to celebrity homes and try to find Heidi Flice
And if the price is right then I'm gonna make my bid, boy
If the opportunity is good, I'm going to take it
And let Californi-A know why they call me
Show off in California and make them know who I am
Rollin' sunset women with a bootle of becks
Driving around with attractive women and beer
See a slimy in a 'Vette, roll down my glass
See a slimy man in a Corvette and roll down my car window
And said "yeah this dick fits right in yo' ass"
Make an inappropriate comment to the slimy man
No kiddin', gun slingin', spurs hittin' the floor
I'm serious, like a cowboy with guns and spurs
Call me hoss, I'm the boss, with the sauce, and the horse
Call me "hoss"(or boss) because I'm in charge, and I've got a horse
No remorse for the sheriff and his eye ain't right
I'm not sorry for the sheriff, and he's not honest
I'ma paint his town red then paint his wife white, uh!
I'm going to cause chaos, hurting the sheriff and his wife
'Cause chaos rock like Amedeus
Chaos is energizing
Got west-coast pussy for my Detroit playas
I have West Coast women for my friends in Detroit
Mack like mayors, ball like Lakers
Flirt like mayors and play basketball like Lakers
They told us to leave but bet they can't make us
They told us to go, but we won't leave
Why they want to pick on me?
Why do they want to criticize me?
Lock me up and throw away my key
Put me in jail and forget about me
I ain't no cheat, I'm just a regular failure
I'm not a cheater; I'm just not successful
I'm not straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer
I'm from a trailer park, not the city of Compton
Cuss like a sailor, drink like a mick
Swear excessively and drink like an Irishman
My only words of wisdom are just "suck my dick"
I don't have much wisdom, but I can be vulgar
Keep on truckin' 'til I fall in the ocean
Keep going until I can't anymore
(Cowboy) with the top let back and the sunshine shining
Riding with the top down and sunshine
(Cowboy) spend all my time at Hollywood and Vine
Spending time in Hollywood
(Cowboy) riding at night 'cause I sleep all day
Riding at night because I sleep during the day
(Cowboy) I can smell a pig from a mile away
I can detect trouble from far away
(Cowboy) Hollywood and Vine-in'
Hanging out in Hollywood and Vine
Lyrics © CRADLE THE BALLS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Kenneth Trombly, John A. Travis, Matthew L. Shafer, Robert J. Ritchie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-ig4to1po8p
Miss songs like these coming on MTV all day long.
@motey3222
anyone still listening to this masterpiece in 2021
edit: now it's 2023. still bumping the kid
@blackdog9622
2022 now
@lauras7307
same here😂
@Dudemieser
2022
@jasongodify
2022 homie!!
@keithjones5383
2022
@lancecorporal9894
Used to know a big guy (now deceased) who worked on Rocks personal security team when he was in town. He said Rock partied harder than anyone he ever met but when it came to show time he gave 110%. Never had a bad story about it, said he just partied hard and treated everyone well.
@raymonddaugherty5596
💯
@gavinhelgeson2880
What’s his name? My condolences