Hard to Tell
Old Crow Medicine Show Lyrics

Now the way things look around this town
The situation in the town seems unfavorable and requires securing a woman's company as soon as possible.

Better find a pretty woman before the sun goes down
It is imperative to find an attractive woman or risk spending the evening alone.

If you need a place to lay your head
If in need of shelter for the night, seek out the company of a beautiful woman.

Find a pretty little woman in a pretty big bed
Locate a charming woman with a large bed to spend the night with.

You make like a fool, you stumble around
Acting foolishly and drinking alcohol excessively is not helpful in finding a woman.

Better find you a woman before you buy another round
Prioritize finding a woman before spending money on drinks.

In like a lamb and out like a lion
Situations can unexpectedly turn from joyous to miserable, so be cautious.

One minute your laughin' the next you're cryin'
Emotions can suddenly shift from happiness to sadness.

It's hard to tell, hard to tell
It can be challenging to determine whether a woman will be a suitable companion.

You gotta get a woman, it's hard to tell
Despite the uncertainty, finding a woman's company is still necessary.

Can't be sure, can't be sure
It is impossible to be absolutely positive about a woman's intentions.

Is she gonna be your pretty little girl?
Will she meet the standards of being a desirable partner?

Your pretty little girl
An affectionate term for a female partner.

Better cut your hair, comb that mop
Present oneself well by grooming hair appropriately.

Shine them shoes, wear tails and top
Dress elegantly by shining shoes and wearing a suit jacket and tails.

Trim that 'stache, don't be slow
Properly groom the mustache and do not take too long in doing so.

You gonna need it where you got to go
The groomed mustache may be useful for impressing a potential partner.

Hit that trail ride that roan
Ride a trail on a horse named Roan.

And buck that limb when you get her back home
Impress a woman with one's impressive horse-riding skills.

Buckle up boys don’t think twice
Prepare oneself to embark on an inevitable relationship with a partner.

And love that woman with all your might
Wholeheartedly love and cherish the woman one ends up with.

Now she don't call and she don't write
The woman in question is not communicating or returning feelings.

You're home with your mother every Saturday night
Without a partner, one spends weekends at home with their mother.

You see her on the town, she don't see you
The object of affection is unaware or uninterested in one's attraction.

You oughta quit courtin' and take up booze
It can be tempting to give up on a relationship and indulge in drinking instead.

You gotta make it look like a big fortune,
To attract a woman, it is necessary to appear wealthy.

Got Calico shorts and alligator shoes
Demonstrating wealth through fashion choices- such as wearing Calico shorts and alligator shoes.

There ain’t no woman gonna waste her time,
Women are not willing to invest time in a man who is not financially secure.

Waiting for a poor boy to drag her down
Women do not want to wait for a poor boy to pull them into a life of poverty.