The four-time Grammy winner has acted in a number of films and been a guest-star on television. Lovett was married to actress Julia Roberts for a short time in the mid-1990s. In 2002, he was gored by a bull while working on his uncle's farm in Texas, but soon recovered and resumed touring.
Cowboy Man
Lyle Lovett Lyrics
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She held her head up high
She had that sparkle at her feet
And that twinkle in her eye
She smiled at me
And as I wondered why
She said I'm looking for a cowboy
And he can rope me on the prairie
And he can ride me on the plain
And I will be his Cinderella
If he'll be my cowboy man
She said I've got a forty-gallon stetson hat
With a thirty eight-foot brim
We could dance around the outside baby
'Til we both fall in
And you can rope me on the prairie
And you can ride me on the plain
And I will be your Cinderella
If you'll be my cowboy man
Now I ain't never been no cowboy
But heaven knows I try
Cause I'll be riding tall in my saddle
With that Cinderella by my side
And I can rope her on the prairie
And I can ride her on the plain
And she will be me my Cinderella
If I'll be her cowboy man
The song Cowboy Man by Lyle Lovett is a playful and romantic ode to the cowboy way of life. The lyrics describe a chance encounter with a woman who is looking for a cowboy to take her for a ride. She is dressed up in glass slippers and has a sparkle in her eye that catches the attention of the singer. The woman invites the singer to dance and play with her, and imagines a future together where they ride the prairies and plains together as cowboy and Cinderella.
The singer admits that he's never been a cowboy, but he's willing to try for the sake of this woman. The song paints a picture of a carefree and whimsical romance, where anything is possible if you have the imagination and the desire. The song's humorous and lighthearted tone captures the spirit of the American West, and harkens back to a simpler time where cowboys roamed the open range.
Line by Line Meaning
She wore glass slippers
She was dressed elegantly and looked exquisite.
She held her head up high
She had confidence and self-assurance.
She had that sparkle at her feet
Her shoes caught his eye and looked enticing.
And that twinkle in her eye
She had a charming, captivating smile.
She smiled at me
She was showing interest in him.
And as I wondered why
He was wondering what she wanted.
She said I'm looking for a cowboy
She was seeking a cowboy who would sweep her off her feet.
To take me for a ride
She wanted someone to take her on an adventure.
And he can rope me on the prairie
She wanted to be with someone who could show her a thrilling time.
And he can ride me on the plain
She enjoyed traveling to new places and experiencing new things.
And I will be his Cinderella
She was looking for a fairy tale romance.
If he'll be my cowboy man
She needed a partner who could keep up with her adventurous spirit.
She said I’ve got a forty-gallon stetson hat
She had a big personality and wanted to stand out.
With a thirty eight-foot brim
She wanted to be noticed and wanted people to see her cowboy fashion sense.
We could dance around the outside baby
She wanted someone to dance with and someone who she could have fun with.
‘Til we both fall in
She was looking for a romantic connection and was ready to take the leap.
Now I ain't never been no cowboy
He didn't consider himself to be an expert cowboy.
But heaven knows I try
He was willing to put in the effort to try and impress her.
Cause I'll be riding tall in my saddle
He was gaining confidence in himself and his abilities.
With that Cinderella by my side
He was ready to accept her offer and have her as his companion.
And I can rope her on the prairie
He was willing to take her on the adventure of a lifetime.
And I can ride her on the plain
He was willing to accompany her on a journey to new and exciting locations.
And she will be me my Cinderella
He was willing to be the Prince Charming to her Cinderella.
If I'll be her cowboy man
He was ready to be the cowboy who could sweep her off her feet and make her dreams come true.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LYLE PEARCE LOVETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Grant Cogbill
Lyle is a national treasure.
Rick Snyder
Talented guy. Love this song.
Ranch Radio
+Rick Snyder Glad you enjoyed it.
Gipstetz
One of the best. Love this guy. Saw him a couple of times. Was fantastic. The first song...first set was a Clifford Brown jazz tune that the band jammed out to. Wow!! The perfect song to get the show rolling.
Ken Stephens
I love the music of Clifford Brown, I love Lyle's versatility
Dave Wollenberg
Lyle hit #10 in Billboard, 1-31-87. God bless you, friend, for postin' it. Thanx! Have a blessed week!
Ranch Radio
@Dave Wollenberg Thanks for the info and glade you enjoyed.
Antonio Carlos Schiavon
Bela música
Keith Randall
Absolutely first-rate. Thanks for posting!
Gerald Danford Jr
I saw Lyle Lovett on an episode of Blue Bloods playing a Texas Ranger who went to New York to help catch a fugitive. That was the first and only time I saw him until today I saw a picture of him and John Hiatt together and I kept thinking he looked familiar so I did a Google search and found out he was a singer and actor. He's pretty good.