Old Town Road
Lil Nas X Billy Ray Cyrus & Diplo Lyrics


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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

I got the horses in the back
Horse tack is attached
Hat is matte black
Got the boots that's black to match
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'

Can't nobody tell me nothin'
You can't tell me nothin'
Can't nobody tell me nothin'
You can't tell me nothin'

Hat down, cross town, livin' like a rockstar
Spent a lot of money on my brand new guitar
Baby's got a habit: diamond rings and Fendi sports bras
Ridin' down Rodeo in my Maserati sports car
Got no stress, I've been through all that
I'm like a Marlboro Man so I kick on back
Wish I could roll on back to that old town road
I wanna ride 'til I can't no more

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

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

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

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

Overall Meaning

The song Old Town Road by Lil Nas X, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus and Diplo, is a catchy and upbeat track that describes a journey on a horse to an old town road, with no clear destination or direction. The first verse talks about Lil Nas X's journey, riding his horse until he canโ€™t ride anymore. The following lines describe his fashion sense, with his horse tack and hat being matte black and his boots matching the same color.


The chorus of the song emphasizes Lil Nas X's determination to continue on his journey, despite the challenge or negativity from others. He repeats the phrase "canโ€™t nobody tell me nothin'" several times to emphasize his defiance against naysayers. The second verse continues with Lil Nas X's description of the luxuries he enjoys, from spending money on a new guitar to driving a Maserati sports car.


The song's lyrics are about perseverance, ignoring negativity, and living your best life, even in the face of adversity. The horse symbolism is particularly interesting, as it's a tribute to Lil Nas X's love for country music, despite some of the genre's traditional restrictions on diversity. The line "Canโ€™t nobody tell me nothin'" resonates with marginalized communities who face constant criticism, stereotyping, or discrimination from others. By embracing his untraditional style and music choice, Lil Nas X becomes a symbol of hope and empowerment for those facing similar challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I plan to ride my horse to the old town road.


I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
I will ride until I can no longer continue.


I got the horses in the back
I have multiple horses, and they are behind me.


Horse tack is attached
The equipment for my horse is secured.


Hat is matte black
My hat is a flat, non-shiny black.


Got the boots that's black to match
My boots are also black to coordinate with my hat.


Ridin' on a horse, ha
I am currently mounted on a horse.


You can whip your Porsche
You may drive your fancy car, but I prefer my humble horse.


I been in the valley
I have experienced hardships.


You ain't been up off that porch, now
You have not left the comfort of your home.


Can't nobody tell me nothin'
I am confident in my choices and no one can change my mind.


Can't tell me nothin'
No one has the power to influence me.


Hat down, cross town, livin' like a rockstar
I am living like a celebrity, with my hat low and exploring different parts of town.


Spent a lot of money on my brand new guitar
I recently made a big purchase on a guitar.


Baby's got a habit: diamond rings and Fendi sports bras
The woman I am with likes expensive things, like diamond rings and designer sportswear.


Ridin' down Rodeo in my Maserati sports car
I am driving on the famous Rodeo drive in my luxurious Maserati sports car.


Got no stress, I've been through all that
I have experienced difficult situations and overcome them, so I have no current worries.


I'm like a Marlboro Man so I kick on back
I have a tough, rugged demeanor like the iconic Marlboro Man, and I relax accordingly.


Wish I could roll on back to that old town road
I would love to go back to my previous simple and carefree lifestyle on the old town road.


I wanna ride 'til I can't no more
I want to ride on my horse until I am no longer physically able to.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Atticus Ross, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jocelyn Adriene Donald, Kiowa Roukema, Montero Lamar Hill, Thomas Wesley Pentz, Trent Reznor

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Comments from YouTube:

@lilnasx

MY DEBUT ALBUM IS OUT NOW EVERYWHERE:

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@dxnilxve

First!

@ordinarydude6609

2rd

@coad

Uhhh no its not out yet.

@olansatu8823

Siap mhanx

@olansatu8823

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@RebuUber

Producer: which do you prefer rap, country, or edm?

Lil Nas X: yes

@aabaab5064

Rebu Uber diplo** not producer

@bingo2259

@Massive Mom diplo is a producer though so what he said was still correct.

@gradypicinich2404

Jarrod Alonge put out a sick deathcore one under the name "Vermicide Violence" - there's a yee out there for every haw

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