Don't Come the Cowboy With Me Sonny Jim!

Kirsty MacColl

About Don't Come the Cowboy With Me Sonny Jim!

"Don't Come the Cowboy with Me Sonny Jim!" is a song by British singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl, released in 1990 as the fourth and final single from her second studio album Kite. It was written by MacColl and produced by Steve Lillywhite. The song reached No. 82 in the UK and remained in the charts for four weeks. A music video was filmed to promote the single, directed by Sarah Tuft.


Year:
1995
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Some boys with warm beds and cold, cold hearts
Can make you feel nothing at all
They'll never remember and they'll never mind
If you're counting the cracks in the wall
They're quick and they're greedy
They never feel guilty
They don't know the meaning of hurt
The boots just go back on
The socks that had stayed on
The next time they see you
They treat you like dirt
The next time they treat you like dirt

Now don't come the cowboy with me sonny jim
I know lots of those and you're not one of them
There's a light in your eyes tells me somebody's in
And you won't come the cowboy with me

Don't be too rough on my cold, cold heart
It's all I've got left to me now
I fell out of favour with heaven somewhere
And I'm here for the hell of it now
Some girls play cowboys
And some boys play harder to get
But they're got just the same
They smile and say cheese
They're so eager to please
But they'll never remember your name
The names and the places all change

But don't come the cowboy with me sonny jim
I know lots of those and you're not one of them
There's a light in your eyes tells me somebody's in
And you won't come the cowboy with me

Did somebody tell you I'm lonely as hell?
I didn't expect you to know me so well
If I learned a lesson it's how to bounce back again
Sometimes I bounce off the wall
And sometimes my head hits the floor

So don't come the cowboy with me sonny jim
I know lots of those and you're not one of them
There's a light in your eyes tells me somebody's in
And you won't come the cowboy, oh
Don't come the cowboy with me sonny jim
I know lots of those and you're not one of them
There's a light in your eyes tells me somebody's in
And you won't come the cowboy with me

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Kirsty MacColl

Kirsty Anna MacColl (10 October 1959 – 18 December 2000) was an English singer-songwriter. more »

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Don't Come the Cowboy with Me Sonny Jim!" is a song written and performed by British singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl. It was released as a single in 1991.
Album Inclusion
The song is one of the tracks on Kirsty MacColl's third studio album called "Kite," which was released in 1989.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, "Don't Come the Cowboy with Me Sonny Jim!" didn't chart very high. The song reached position 81 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
There's an official music video for the song "Don't Come The Cowboy With Me Sonny Jim!" In the video, MacColl is depicted singing the song in a country and western bar setting.
Songwriter
Besides being the performer, Kirsty MacColl was also the songwriter behind "Don't Come The Cowboy With Me Sonny Jim!" This showcases her talent as both a singer and a songwriter.
Lyrics Meaning
The song's lyrics tell a story of a woman who's had enough of her good-for-nothing lover's tales and excuses, with a touch of humor and sarcasm, characteristic of MacColl's songwriting style.
Unique Title
The title of the song is derived from an old British expression "Don't come the raw prawn with me," which means "Don't try to fool me" or "Don't act the fool."
Critical Reception
Despite not achieving commercial success, critics highly regard the track for MacColl's wit and charm in its storytelling.
Cover Art
The cover art for the single features a photo of Kirsty MacColl in Western-style clothing and make-up, keeping up with the 'cowboy' theme mentioned in the title of the song.
Kirsty's Legacy
Kirsty MacColl's untimely death in 2000 made songs like this one part of her enduring legacy in the world of British pop music. Her music continues to be celebrated through tribute concerts, a dedicated memorial bench in Soho Square, and continued airplay.

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