I'm Casting My Lasso Towards the Sky
Slim Whitman Lyrics


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I'm casting my lasso way up towards the sky
Hoping my loop lands on a star
I'm casting my lasso way up there on high
Hoping it reaches that far

I'm going to keep on trying 'till I find my rainbows end
I know it's somewhere, hiding just around the bend
Someday, I'll be riding that new range by-and-by
I'm casting my lasso towards the sky

I'm casting my lasso way up towards the sky
Hoping my loop will carry true
I'm casting my lasso way up there on high
Up toward the heaven so blue

Old pards that left before me all are watching while I ride
Up there in heaven's round-up, across the great divide




There, up there riding, I'm join them by-and-by
I'm casting my lasso towards the sky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Slim Whitman's song "I'm Casting My Lasso Toward The Sky" are a poignant expression of hope, determination, and faith. The song talks about the singer's aspiration to achieve something that seems impossible, just like catching a star with a lasso. He believes that with perseverance and patience he will eventually succeed in finding "his rainbows end" and riding "that new range by-and-by". The idea of the singer's departed friends watching him from heaven as he makes this journey makes the song even more heartfelt.


The lasso serves as a metaphor for the singer's longing for a better life and his unrelenting pursuit of his dreams. The image of the lasso reaching all the way up to the sky reflects the singer's belief in his ability to achieve the impossible. The song's hopeful message is that with hard work, faith, and perseverance anything is possible, even the catching of a star. The song is a powerful reminder for listeners to not give up on their dreams and to always reach for the stars.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm casting my lasso way up towards the sky
I'm reaching for a goal that seems distant and elusive.


Hoping my loop lands on a star
I'm aiming high and hoping for great success.


I'm casting my lasso way up there on high
I'm stretching myself beyond my limits.


Hoping it reaches that far
I'm determined to achieve greatness no matter how challenging it may seem.


I'm going to keep on trying 'till I find my rainbows end
I'm committed to persevering until I reach my ultimate goals.


I know it's somewhere, hiding just around the bend
I have faith that my goals are within reach if I stay persistent.


Someday, I'll be riding that new range by-and-by
I'm confident that my hard work will pay off and I will achieve my dreams.


I'm casting my lasso towards the sky
I'm reaching for the stars and nothing will stop me from pursuing my ambitions.


Hoping my loop will carry true
I'm determined to stay on track and not be deterred by failures or setbacks.


Up toward the heaven so blue
I'm striving to do something great, even if it seems impossible.


Old pards that left before me all are watching while I ride
I'm inspired by those who came before me and motivated to carry on their legacy.


Up there in heaven's round-up, across the great divide
Those who came before me are watching from above and guiding me towards success.


There, up there riding, I'm join them by-and-by
One day I will achieve my dreams and join those who came before me in their success.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY WAKELY, LEE WHITE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

THE ROCKABILLYFOX

I'm casting my lasso way up towards the sky
Hoping my loop lands on a star
I'm casting my lasso way up there on high
Hoping it reaches that far

I'm going to keep on trying 'till I find my rainbows end
I know it's somewhere, hiding just around the bend
Someday, I'll be riding that new range by-and-by
I'm casting my lasso towards the sky

I'm casting my lasso way up towards the sky
Hoping my loop will carry true
I'm casting my lasso way up there on high
Up toward the heaven so blue

Old pards that left before me all are watching while I ride
Up there in heaven's round-up, across the great divide
There, up there riding, I'm join them by-and-by
I'm casting my lasso towards the sky



All comments from YouTube:

Nocteyes

God Bless Slim Whitman; he saved us all from the Martian Invasion.

Bella donna

😂

이찬희

I like slim Whitman too

Arthur Giglio

A real American treasure!!

Gabriel Keown

World class act RIP Mr Whitman

Philomena Peterson

I've only recently discovered this yodel. I'm learning to yodel. Just love this unique voice of Slim Whitman

Dawn Damron

Love his music and he is a great guy too !

THE ROCKABILLYFOX

I'm casting my lasso way up towards the sky
Hoping my loop lands on a star
I'm casting my lasso way up there on high
Hoping it reaches that far

I'm going to keep on trying 'till I find my rainbows end
I know it's somewhere, hiding just around the bend
Someday, I'll be riding that new range by-and-by
I'm casting my lasso towards the sky

I'm casting my lasso way up towards the sky
Hoping my loop will carry true
I'm casting my lasso way up there on high
Up toward the heaven so blue

Old pards that left before me all are watching while I ride
Up there in heaven's round-up, across the great divide
There, up there riding, I'm join them by-and-by
I'm casting my lasso towards the sky

Arthur Mensor

The only thing better that listening to this recording by this fantastic artist, with the most fantastic band behind him consisting of Homer & Jethro, on guitar & mandolin, and Chet Atkins on electric guitar, from @1949, is/was seeing Slim Whitman back in the 1950's live and in person, fill a huge auditorium with his magnificent voice singing this song. I did, and I will never forget it as long as I live. God Bless you Slim where ever you are in Florida, I listen to you & this song often!

Barry Woolner

its easier to say all his music is brill, say no more.

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