“Old Town Road” grew in popularity through numerous TikTok memes. Similarly to how the Atlanta duo iLOVEFRiDAY’s hit song “Mia Khalifa” blew up, clips on TikTok with the hashtag #oldtownroad have garnered millions of views.
After the song was removed from Billboard’s Country charts for “not (embracing) enough elements of today’s country music to chart in its current version,” Lil Nas X released a remix of his song with Billy Ray Cyrus to spite the company. The original eventually reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 8, 2019.
Both the original version and the remix credits Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails for sampling their track, “34 Ghosts IV.”
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Old Town Road
Lil Nas X Lyrics
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Oh, oh-oh
Oh
Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more (Kio, Kio, woo)
I got the horses in the back
Horse tack is attached
Hat is matte black
Got the boots that's black to match (woo)
Ridin' on a horse, ha
You can whip your Porsche
I been in the valley
You ain't been up off that porch, now
Can't nobody tell me nothin'
You can't tell me nothin'
Can't nobody tell me nothin'
You can't tell me nothin'
Maserati rowdy, got a V12 for my bride (skrrt)
Foggy rocky road, got a three-wheeler inside (ay)
All I wanna do is take a pill, catch a chill vibe
Real prince, I'm really the real don
I'ma take a horse to the South Berry Road (ay)
I don't remember her name, but I painted on her nose (ay)
Country money, I don't gotta do no chores
I'm a menace, I got women tryna sneak me through their doors (skrrt)
Can't nobody tell me nothin'
You can't tell me
Can't nobody tell me nothin'
You can't tell me, you can't tell me
I got the horses in the back and she twerk it for a pony
Ooh, she got that honky-tonky, I met her on Farmers Only
I'm a Young Money cowboy, sitting on my high horse
Gucci cowboy boots, the snakeskin, ooh, the pythons
Pull up on a tractor, lean and jolly ranchers
Two perkies, life be jerky
Sticky weed is like a cactus
Aw man, quit drama, grown man
She ride me say, "Yeehaw", man
Call me Lil Jon Wayne
Remix baby, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Remix baby, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
"Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X is a song that blends country and hip-hop music. The lyrics of the song talks about a story of a cowboy riding his horse down a dusty road to the old town road, with the goal to ride until he can't anymore. He expresses his cowboy style by describing his horse, boots, and hat. From his perspective, he thinks that nothing can stop him from achieving his goals, "Can't nobody tell me nothin'/You can't tell me nothin'." He also describes his experiences in the valley and how he knows what it's like to really ride a horse.
Lil Nas X also talks about his experiences with fame in the music industry and how he's become a menace to the ladies who try to sneak him through their doors. He describes the lavish lifestyle he now lives in, including his Maserati, Gucci cowboy boots, and pythons. In the chorus, he repeats the lyrics, "I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road/I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more," emphasizing his determination to keep going no matter what.
The song's lyrics have been interpreted in various ways. Some believe that it's a song about the struggle to succeed while others think it's a song about embracing individuality regardless of societal norms. The song's message resonates with many people, particularly those from marginalized communities, as it promotes freedom, perseverance and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeehaw
Expressing enthusiasm or excitement
Oh, oh-oh
Oh
Simple vocalizations adding to the enthusiasm
Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more (Kio, Kio, woo)
I'm going to ride my horse to the old town road and keep going until I'm unable to continue. This is repeated for emphasis along with vocalizations.
I got the horses in the back
Horse tack is attached
Hat is matte black
Got the boots that's black to match (woo)
Ridin' on a horse, ha
You can whip your Porsche
I been in the valley
You ain't been up off that porch, now
I have my horses ready, and I'm wearing clothes and accessories to match. I'm riding a horse, an experience you've never had since you haven't left your porch. You can't show off your car as I can with my horse.
Can't nobody tell me nothin'
You can't tell me nothin'
Can't nobody tell me nothin'
You can't tell me nothin'
I can't be told what to do, and nobody can tell me otherwise.
Maserati rowdy, got a V12 for my bride (skrrt)
Foggy rocky road, got a three-wheeler inside (ay)
All I wanna do is take a pill, catch a chill vibe
Real prince, I'm really the real don
I'ma take a horse to the South Berry Road (ay)
I don't remember her name, but I painted on her nose (ay)
Country money, I don't gotta do no chores
I'm a menace, I got women tryna sneak me through their doors (skrrt)
I have flashy rides, including a Maserati with a V12 engine and a three-wheeled vehicle. I'm looking to relax and have fun with drugs and women. I'm asserting my royal status as a true prince. I'm going to take another ride on my horse in South Berry Road. I don't do manual labor since I have country money. I'm so attractive that women try to sneak me into their homes.
I got the horses in the back and she twerk it for a pony
Ooh, she got that honky-tonky, I met her on Farmers Only
I'm a Young Money cowboy, sitting on my high horse
Gucci cowboy boots, the snakeskin, ooh, the pythons
Pull up on a tractor, lean and jolly ranchers
Two perkies, life be jerky
Sticky weed is like a cactus
Aw man, quit drama, grown man
She ride me say, "Yeehaw", man
Call me Lil Jon Wayne
I have more horses and met a woman on a dating site for ranchers. I'm a cowboy associated with the Young Money (Lil Wayne's label) and wearing fancy cowboy boots. I have some drugs and mention that marijuana feels dry. I want to avoid unnecessary drama and engage in sexual activities. I compare myself to Lil Wayne by calling myself Lil Jon Wayne.
Remix baby, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Remix baby, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Repeating that this is the remix version of the song.
Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the ride and intention to keep going.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Atticus Ross, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jeffery Lamar Williams, Jocelyn Donald, Kiowa Roukema, Montero Lamar Hill, Trent Reznor
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