Don't Talk About Him Tina
Pistol Annies Lyrics
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Best thing he ever did was leave ya
You better pull yourself together
Tina, I swear you're better
Than just waiting around
On some rodeo man
You gotta get yourself up and dust them boots off
You know how them cowboys are
They stay a while then they break your heart
So put your lipstick on
And let's go paint up this town
And when the boys come around
Don't talk about him, Tina
Best thing he ever did was leave ya
You better pull yourself together
Tina, I swear you're better
Than just waiting around
On some rodeo man
Hey bartender, my friend needs a double
Something strong to get her through her trouble
The boy down the bar just gave you a wink
I bet he'll buy you another drink
Before you know it, you'll be dancing his memory away
Just watch what you say
Don't talk about him, Tina
Best thing he ever did was leave ya
You better pull yourself together
Tina, I swear you're better
Than just waiting around
On some rodeo man
Alright!
There's no easy way to mend a heart
This oughta be a real good start
So smile real pretty cause here he comes
And don't you dare do anything dumb
Like talk about him, Tina
Best thing he ever did was leave ya
You better pull yourself together
Tina, I swear you're better
Than just waiting around
On some rodeo man
Don't just wait around
On some rodeo man
The song "Don't Talk About Him Tina" by Pistol Annies is an upbeat and empowering anthem about moving on from a relationship with a rodeo man. Tina's friends are urging her to let go of her past and embrace the future. The first verse suggests that it's time for Tina to "pull herself together" and stop waiting around for a man who's only going to break her heart. Instead, she needs to "dust off her boots" and get back out there.
The chorus repeats the message that talking about the rodeo man isn't going to do Tina any good. The best thing he ever did was leave her, and she needs to focus on herself and not wait around for him to come back. The second verse encourages Tina to let loose and have some fun. The bartender serves her a double and a cowboy down the bar gives her a wink. The song suggests that Tina should be open to meeting new people and not be afraid to move on.
The bridge reminds Tina not to do anything "dumb" when the rodeo man shows up. This could be interpreted as a warning not to fall back into old habits or patterns. Overall, the song can be seen as a rallying cry for women who have been hurt by men who aren't worth their time or effort. It encourages them to take control of their lives and not waste any more time waiting around for someone who doesn't care.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't talk about him, Tina
Stop talking about your ex-boyfriend Tina
Best thing he ever did was leave ya
Leaving you was the best decision he made, Tina
You better pull yourself together
Get yourself together, Tina
Tina, I swear you're better
Trust me, Tina, you're better off without him
Than just waiting around
Don't waste your time waiting around
On some rodeo man
For some cowboy guy
You gotta get yourself up and dust them boots off
You need to pick yourself up and move on, Tina
Ain't no use in staying sad or pissed off
There's no point in being sad or angry, Tina
You know how them cowboys are
You know how those cowboys are, Tina
They stay a while then they break your heart
They stick around for a bit and then they hurt you, Tina
So put your lipstick on
Get dressed up, Tina
And let's go paint up this town
Let's go out and have some fun, Tina
And when the boys come around
And when guys come around
Hey bartender, my friend needs a double
Bartender, my friend needs a double shot
Something strong to get her through her trouble
Something strong to help her forget her problems
The boy down the bar just gave you a wink
That guy down the bar just flirted with you
I bet he'll buy you another drink
I bet he'll buy you another drink, Tina
Before you know it, you'll be dancing his memory away
Soon you'll forget all about your ex and dance with this guy
Just watch what you say
Be careful what you say, Tina
There's no easy way to mend a heart
It's not easy to heal a broken heart
This oughta be a real good start
But this is a good way to start feeling better
So smile real pretty cause here he comes
So smile nicely because here he comes, Tina
And don't you dare do anything dumb
And don't you do anything stupid, Tina
Like talk about him, Tina
Like talking about your ex-boyfriend, Tina
Best thing he ever did was leave ya
Leaving you was the best thing he ever did, Tina
You better pull yourself together
You need to get it together, Tina
Tina, I swear you're better
I know that you're better off without him, Tina
Than just waiting around
Don't wait around for someone who's no good for you, Tina
On some rodeo man
On some cowboy who's just going to break your heart, Tina
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANGALEENA PRESLEY
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