Cowboys & Indians
The Cross Lyrics

It's a long fast dance
Life is a fast-paced and constantly evolving experience

Well the long fast dance of progress
Progress is the primary driver of change in our society

And the long slow waltz of decay
Despite progress, there are also areas of society that are slowly decaying

Made such a natural born couple
The balance of progress and decay is a natural aspect of society

They settled down right here in the USA
This balance is particularly evident in American society

Dream home for two in the USA
America is an idealized location where people can pursue their dreams

Hot jazz, cool blues, we got country
The diversity of American culture is reflected in its music

We get rock and roll all day
Rock and roll is a cornerstone of American music and culture

Like to dance, come on down get funky
Americans love to have fun and enjoy themselves

That's the way, that's the way
This is just how Americans live

That's the way hey, hey in the USA
This is particularly true in America

There's still cowboys and indians at home on the range
Despite all the changes in America, some aspects of its culture remain the same

But the cowboys and indians have changed - they've changed
The cultural significance of cowboys and Indians has evolved over time

We've got James Dean on the silver screen
Hollywood and American pop culture have produced many iconic figures

We've got James Brown he won't let you down
The music industry has produced timeless performers who continue to inspire

Now Elvis was the king of rock and roll
Elvis Presley is the ultimate icon of rock and roll

We got preacher men who want to save your soul
Religion also plays a significant role in American society

Got the motorcity with the Motown beat
The automotive industry and music industry have intersected to create unique cultural expressions

Get hip to the beat on the hip hop street
Hip hop is a uniquely American cultural phenomenon

Stars and bars and the biggest cars
American culture is often associated with stars and stripes and cars

And a rocket ship take you up to Mars
America is also about innovation and pushing the boundaries of what's possible

There's the east coast trip where it's real uptight
Different regions of America have their own distinct cultures and identities

Where you work all day and you play all night
Despite regional differences, America is a place where people work hard and play hard

And the west coast side with the laid back scene
The West Coast is often associated with a more relaxed and casual lifestyle

When you just lay back and it seems like a dream
Life on the West Coast can seem like a dream compared to other parts of the country

There's a lot of places in between
America is a vast and diverse country with a lot of variation in culture and lifestyle

There's Hollywood and the city by the bay
Hollywood and San Francisco are iconic locations that have come to define American culture

And the whole damn south down Louisiana way, way, way
The South is a region of particular cultural significance in America

The cowboys and cowgirls and indians have changed
Gender roles have also evolved within American culture

Baby, baby, baby
Americans are often playful and fun-loving

That's the way, that's the way in the USA
Again, this is just how Americans live

Cowboys and indians...
This repetition emphasizes the ongoing cultural significance of cowboys and Indians in America

Home on the range
The idea of home on the range is a nostalgic and idealized aspect of American culture