Cowboy

Kid Rock

About Cowboy

"Cowboy" is a song by Kid Rock from his album Devil Without a Cause. The song, noted for its country rap style, reflects a cross-section of Kid Rock's country music, Southern rock and hip hop influences, having been described by the artist as a cross between Run DMC and Lynyrd Skynyrd. With its lyrics about pimping and traveling to California, the song is considered to be one of Kid Rock's best works, and has been claimed as greatly influencing modern country music and as the first country rap song.  


Year:
1998
4:17
4,691 
#8

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Cowboy, cowboy

Well, I'm packin up my game and I'ma head out west
Where real women come equipped wit' scripts and fake breasts
Find a nest in the hills, chill like flynt
Buy an old drop-top, find a spot to pimp

Then I'ma Kid Rock-it up and down ya' block
With a bottle of scotch and watch lotsa crotch
Buy a yacht with a flag sayin' "chillin' the most"
Then rock that bitch up and down the coast

Give a toast to the sun
Drink with the stars
Get thrown in the mix
And get tossed outta bars

Sift to Tiajuana
I want to roam
Find Motown telephones and come back home
Start an escort service for all the right reasons
And set up shop at the top of four seasons
Kid Rock, and I'm the Real Mccoy
And I'm headed out west, sucker 'cause I want to be a

Cowboy, baby
(With the top let down and the sunshine shinin')
Cowboy, baby
(West Coast Chillin' while the boone's whinin') I want to be a cowboy, baby
(Ride at night 'cause I sleep all day) cowboy, baby
(I can smell a pig from a mile away)

I bet you'll hear my whistle blowin' when my train rolls in
It goes - Like dust in the wind
(Stoned pimp, stoned brew, stoned out of my mind)
I once was lost (but now I'm just blind)

Palm trees and weed, scabbed knees and rice
Get a map to the stars, find Heidi Flice
And if the price is right then I'm gonna make my bid, boy
And let Californi-A know why they call me

Cowboy, baby
(With the top let down and the sunshine shinin')
Cowboy, baby
(West Coast Chillin' while the boone's whinin') I want to be a cowboy, baby
(Ride at night 'cause I sleep all day) cowboy, baby
(I can smell a pig from a mile away)

Yeah, Kid Rock, you can call me Tex
Rollin' sunset women with a bootle of becks
See a slimy in a 'Vette, roll down my glass
And said "yeah this dick fits right in yo' ass"
No kiddin', gun slingin', spurs hittin' the floor
Call me hoss, I'm the boss, with the sauce, and the horse
No remorse for the sheriff and his eye ain't right
I'ma paint his town red then paint his wife white, uh!
'Cause chaos rock like Amedeus
Got west-coast pussy for my Detroit playas
Mack like mayors, ball like Lakers
They told us to leave but bet they can't make us

Why they want to pick on me?
Lock me up and throw away my key
I ain't no cheat, I'm just a regular failure
I'm not straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer
Cuss like a sailor, drink like a mick
My only words of wisdom are just "suck my dick"
I'm takin' my pick up and down that coast and
Keep on truckin' 'til I fall in the ocean

(Cowboy) with the top let back and the sunshine shining
(Cowboy) spend all my time at Hollywood and Vine
(Cowboy) riding at night 'cause I sleep all day
(Cowboy) I can smell a pig from a mile away
(Cowboy) with the top let back and the sunshine shining
(Cowboy) with the top let back and the sunshine shining
(Cowboy) Hollywood and Vine-in'

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Kid Rock

Robert James "Bob" Ritchie (born January 17, 1971) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American musician, rapper and singer-songwriter. He is popularly known for his first commercial success, the 1998 studio album Devil Without a Cause which sold 13 million albums worldwide. He is a five time Grammy Award nominee and has sold 23.5 million albums in the U.S. and 27 million worldwide. more »

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Written by: James Kenneth Trombly, John A. Travis, Matthew L. Shafer, Robert J. Ritchie

Lyrics © CRADLE THE BALLS, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
The song "Cowboy" was released by Kid Rock in 1998 as part of his album "Devil Without a Cause."
Chart Performance
The track reached its peak at #5 in the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, making it one of Kid Rock's most successful songs.
Genre Hybrid
"Cowboy" is an interesting blend of rap and rock, along with elements of country music.
Inspiration
Kid Rock derived inspiration for the song from a 70s TV show called "The Dukes of Hazzard."
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are written from the perspective of a grizzled cowboy who enjoys a fast lifestyle, which is a departure from many of Kid Rock's other songs.
In Music Videos
The music video for "Cowboy" is one of Kid Rock's most famous, featuring a wild west setting blended with modern-day scenes.
Feature in Films
The song has been featured in several films, including "Ready to Rumble" and "Coyote Ugly."
Certification
"Cowboy" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating it has sold over a million units.
Artist Background
Before his success with the song "Cowboy", Kid Rock was struggling to make a name for himself, and the song was a breakthrough hit that propelled his career forward.
Live Performances
Kid Rock often closes his concerts with a live performance of "Cowboy," making it an iconic part of his live shows.

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