Texas Outlaw
Lee Aaron Lyrics


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The law's on your side, an' not on mine
Seems I'm runnin' almost, all the time
I never look back, if someone follows close
I just pretend that my shadow's a ghost

I'm the outlaw...
Where will I run to next
Texas outlaw...
Where will I run to next

The Secret Service an' the C.I.A.
Everybody knows me by my firs' name
I pack my gun, in a totin' sack
Everybody's always on my back

I'm the outlaw...
Where will I run to next
Texas outlaw...
Where will I run to next

My body's achin' my heart is breakin' in two....

I'm tired of runnin' an' I wanna settle down
It seems I'm wanted in every town
From Dallas Texas on to San Antonio
The legend of my life goes on

Way down in Austin there's a girl who stole my heart
Her love is made of solid gold...
I gotta go
I gotta go
I' got to go
I gotta go
I gotta (go....)

City judge found me guilty of theft
He told me then that I was under arrest
A bail was paid, an' I skipped outta town
They're out there right now tryin' ta gun me down

I'm the outlaw...
Where will I run to next
Texas outlaw...
Where will I run to next

I'm the outlaw...
Where will I run to next
Texas outlaw...
Where will I run to next





I'm the outlaw...
Where will I run to next

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lee Aaron’s “Texas Outlaw” tell the story of a wild and lawless man on the run, constantly fleeing from the authorities. Despite the singer’s constant running, however, he feels like there is no escape and that he will eventually be caught. He is tired of living this life and wishes he could settle down with the woman he loves, but unfortunately for him, he is wanted in every town.


Throughout the song, the singer describes the various agencies that are after him, including the Secret Service and CIA, which suggests that he has committed significant crimes. He carries a gun with him at all times, and he feels like everyone is always on his back.


Towards the end of the song, the singer speaks of a girl in Austin who stole his heart. Her love is made of solid gold, which could be a reference to her being genuinely kind and caring. However, he cannot stay with her, as he is wanted and must keep running. The song ends with the singer once again questioning where he will run to next.


Overall, “Texas Outlaw” is a classic outlaw country song, telling the story of a man on the run who fears he will never find freedom or peace.


Line by Line Meaning

The law's on your side, an' not on mine
The law favors you and not me in this situation


Seems I'm runnin' almost, all the time
I am always running because of the things I have done


I never look back, if someone follows close
I do not worry about someone following me closely


I just pretend that my shadow's a ghost
I try to imagine that my shadow is not really me


The Secret Service an' the C.I.A.
Even powerful organizations like the Secret Service and the CIA are aware of me


Everybody knows me by my firs' name
I am known by everyone for being an outlaw


I pack my gun, in a totin' sack
I carry my gun in a bag with me


Everybody's always on my back
People are constantly following me or trying to catch me


My body's achin' my heart is breakin' in two....
I am very tired and my heart is very sad


I'm tired of runnin' an' I wanna settle down
I am tired of running around and want to find a permanent home


It seems I'm wanted in every town
I am wanted by the law in every town I have been to


From Dallas Texas on to San Antonio
I have traveled from Dallas to San Antonio


The legend of my life goes on
The story of my life is well-known and talked about


Way down in Austin there's a girl who stole my heart
I have fallen in love with a girl from Austin


Her love is made of solid gold...
She loves me deeply and truly


I gotta go
I have to leave


City judge found me guilty of theft
I was found guilty of stealing by a judge


He told me then that I was under arrest
The judge informed me that I was being arrested


A bail was paid, an' I skipped outta town
Someone paid my bail and I quickly left town


They're out there right now tryin' ta gun me down
People are looking for me and trying to hurt or kill me


I'm the outlaw...
I am an outlaw who is constantly on the run


Where will I run to next
I do not know where I will run to next


Texas outlaw...
I am a known outlaw from Texas




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