I Got the Hoss
Mel Tillis
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Hey baby, let me see your brand new saddle Let's that pretty thing up on my horse Let's get it on real tight now 'Cause we don't want you falling off Well, I got the horse and you got the saddle We like to ride side by side Aw, I got the horse and she got the saddle Together we're gonna ride, ride, ride In the moonlight by the river By the honeysuckle vine We'll be riding, peeping and hiding Till we see the morning light Well, I got the horse and you got the saddle We like to ride side by side Aw, I got the horse and she got the saddle Together we're gonna ride, ride, ride Hey, baby, let's stop for a little while I need to give my old horse a rest And you know there ain't no use In us trying to wear out your new saddle Hear the crickets singing softly Never heard a sweeter sound And you know crickets do their singing By just rubbing their legs around Well, I got the horse and you got the saddle We like to ride side by side Aw, I got the horse and she got the saddle Together we're gonna ride, ride, ride Well, I got the horse and you got the saddle We like to ride side by side Aw, I got the horse and she got the saddle Together we're gonna ride, ride, ride
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Written by: GERALD M. HOUSE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting"I Got The Hoss" was composed by prominent American songwriter and country musician Mel Tillis.
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DebutThe song "I Got The Hoss" was originally released by Mel Tillis in 1977.
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Album PlacementIt was one of the stand-out tracks on his successful album, "Love Revival," which was released by MGM.
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Chart Performance"I Got The Hoss" was a hit on the US Country chart, securing a position in the top 5.
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GenreThe song falls under the classic country genre, reflecting Mel Tillis' mastery and commitment to this music form.
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The TitleThe title is an idiom derived from the card game poker, "I got the hoss" essentially means having the upper hand or control in a situation. The song uses this phrase as a metaphor to describe a failing relationship.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song reflect a man's frustration and feelings of being trapped in an unhealthy relationship, where he symbolizes himself as the "hoss" or horse that's being controlled.
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Mel Tillis' StammerWhile Mel Tillis is known for his stuttering in his speech, it did not affect his singing, and his smooth delivery can be heard in "I Got The Hoss".
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Cover Versions"I Got the Hoss" has since been covered by several artists, demonstrating the ongoing influence and popularity of the song.
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Music AchievementsMel Tillis, the songwriter and performer of "I Got The Hoss", is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, underlining the song's lineage from a certified country music legend.
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