Señor
Willie Nelson & Calexico Lyrics
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Ridin' all alone
And for such a roving cowboy
I've sure made myself at home
I love your sunshine
I love your flowers I love your ocean rolling in
And for such a roving cowboy
I've sure found myself a friend
I am a cowboy
I am a sailor
I have drifted far and wide
I have crossed the seven oceans
I have crossed the Great Divide
But if you're ever looking for me
Let me tell you where I'll be
I'll be somewhere soaking up sunshine
On my island in the sea
The lyrics of Willie Nelson and Calexico's song Señor reflect the lifestyle of a roving cowboy who has travelled extensively but found peace and contentment in the places he has visited. He is a wanderer, riding alone on his horse, but in his travels, he has developed an appreciation for the world's beauty and nature's wonders. He expresses his love for the sunshine, flowers, and rolling ocean, whether on a beach or an island. Despite being a wanderer at heart, he considers himself a friend of the places he's been, as if he has found a home away from home in all of them. The song portrays a heartfelt message that even though he travels all over the world, he's found peace in his life's journeys - a feeling shared by many wanderers.
In summary, the lyrics in Señor reflect the journey of a roving cowboy who finds comfort in travel and a connection to the places he visits. He's been to many destinations, but finds that his heart and mind are always drawn to a place where he can bask in the sunshine, swim in the ocean, and enjoy nature.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a roving cowboy
I am a wanderer who never stays in one place
Ridin' all alone
Travelling without any companions
And for such a roving cowboy
Despite my nomadic lifestyle
I've sure made myself at home
I have managed to find comfort in different places
I love your sunshine
I am fond of the warmth and brightness of your sun
I love your flowers
I enjoy the beauty of your flora
I love your ocean rolling in
I cherish the sight and sound of your waves
And for such a roving cowboy
Despite my nomadic lifestyle
I've sure found myself a friend
I have managed to make meaningful connections with people
I am a cowboy
I am a cattle herder
I am a sailor
I have worked on ships and travelled across waters
I have drifted far and wide
I have moved aimlessly in many directions
I have crossed the seven oceans
I have sailed across all the world's oceans
I have crossed the Great Divide
I have overcome significant challenges and barriers
But if you're ever looking for me
In case you want to locate me
Let me tell you where I'll be
I will provide you with information on my whereabouts
I'll be somewhere soaking up sunshine
I will be enjoying the sun's warmth
On my island in the sea
On the island that I consider my home
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIE NELSON
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@erockelmtree7868
I love willie Nelson’s phrasing
@xcesiv7
One of my favorite Dylan songs and this version gives me goosebumps.
@nobugsinak
My favorite cover of one of Dylan's best songs. They nailed it.
@paulhely8930
I love this version. Brilliant.
@tomatetupil
The day my son was born, driving in the snow to meet him, this was on the radio, la resistencia
@neronine8679
.. do You give him a name Senor, after all.. 😁.. 👍..
@swamifakkananda4043
What does la resistancia have 2 do with this???????
@jerrywalters101
His respect for Mexico is truth... He treated them as equals and admits the powers which only a few of us have the brains and balls to admit. More credit to him. God bless Willie
@jeffs1546
Bob Dylan wrote this. But yeah, Willie is great too.
@mauriciomedina5528
We appreciate it amigo.