Welcome back, music enthusiasts, as we embark on another fascinating exploration through the world of melody. Our subject for today is an inspiring anthem, ‘We Are the Cowboys’ by Willie Nelson. This song which was part of the album ‘Honky Tonk Heroes’ was originally released in 1994 and has been treated to the magic of Willie Nelson’s vocals and style in his 2020 rendition.
Detailed Song Examination
The track ‘We Are the Cowboys’ is a tribute to the cowboy’s uncompromised spirit, with each verse personifying the old cowboy code: honesty, integrity, and self-reliance, making it an uplifting anthem of its genre. Powered by the unique twang of Willie Nelson and the vivid imagery that the lyrics propose, the song captures the essence and values of the good, old American Western culture.
Celebrating the Artist – Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson, a name synonymous with country music, is nothing short of a living legend. Nelson’s journey from rural Texas to red carpets in Hollywood is a testament to his talent, hard work, and charisma. His unique storytelling ability has given us a plethora of memorable songs, and ‘We Are the Cowboys’ is yet another classic example of this ability.
In a career spanning over seven decades, Nelson is known for his music that resonates powerfully with his audience. His stays steadfast to his roots, an embodiment of the free-spirited cowboy lifestyle that ‘We Are the Cowboys’ celebrates.
Lyrics:
“We Are The Cowboys”
Texans are gathered up in Colorado
The kid with a fast gun ain’t with them today
The cowboys are riding tall in the saddle
They shoot from the heart with the songs that they play
There’s a right handsome woman on up around Boulder
They got slick hardwood floors and a pot belly stove
She swears I am someone she can believe in
She the best Colorado gal I’ve ever known
We are the cowboys the true sons of freedom
We are the men who will get the job done
We’re picking our words so we won’t have to eat them
We’re rounding them up and then driving them home
Cowboys are average American people
Texicans mexicans black man and jews
They love this old world and they don’t want to loose it
There counting on me and there counting on you
The world will breathe easy when we stop the bleeding
The fighting will end when all hunger is gone
There’s those who are blind so will all have to lead them
It’s everyones job till we get the work done
We are the cowboys the true sons of freedom
We are the men who will get the job done
We’re picking our words so we won’t have to eat them
We’re rounding them up and then driving them home
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