STING
- This Cowboy Song Lyrics / with translationsWe rode all night across an endless desert
We had no moon to light our way
And though a million stars were slowly turning
We lacked the consciences to pray
Our horses running like a devil chase us
Their feet, they hardly touched the ground
Yes, I'm familiar with a grey wolf howling
But I'm certain I never heard that sound
Devil to pay on judgement day
Would Jesus strike me down if I should pray?
This cowboy song is all I know
To bring me back into your arms
Your distant sun, your shining light
You'll be my dog-star shining tonight
I've been the lowest of the low on the planet
I've been a sinner all my days
When I was living with my hand on the trigger
I had no sense to change my ways
The preacher asked if I'd embrace the resurrection
To suck the poison from my life
Just like an existential cowboy villain
His words were balanced on my knife
Devil to pay, on judgement day
Would Jesus strike me down if I should pray?
This cowboy song is all I know
To bring me back into your arms
Your distant sun, your shining light
You'll be my dog-star shining tonight
Every night
Every night
All my distances afar
This cowboy song, is all I know
To bring me back into your arms
This cowboy song, this cowboy life
I'll be your dog-star shining tonight
Dog-star...
We had no moon to light our way
And though a million stars were slowly turning
We lacked the consciences to pray
Our horses running like a devil chase us
Their feet, they hardly touched the ground
Yes, I'm familiar with a grey wolf howling
But I'm certain I never heard that sound
Devil to pay on judgement day
Would Jesus strike me down if I should pray?
This cowboy song is all I know
To bring me back into your arms
Your distant sun, your shining light
You'll be my dog-star shining tonight
I've been the lowest of the low on the planet
I've been a sinner all my days
When I was living with my hand on the trigger
The preacher asked if I'd embrace the resurrection
To suck the poison from my life
Just like an existential cowboy villain
His words were balanced on my knife
Devil to pay, on judgement day
Would Jesus strike me down if I should pray?
This cowboy song is all I know
To bring me back into your arms
Your distant sun, your shining light
You'll be my dog-star shining tonight
Every night
Every night
All my distances afar
This cowboy song, is all I know
To bring me back into your arms
This cowboy song, this cowboy life
I'll be your dog-star shining tonight
Dog-star...
Facts about This Cowboy Song
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This Cowboy Song is written by Gordon Matthew Sumner.
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It is first released on January 01, 1994 as part of Sting's album "Fields of Gold - The Best of Sting" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 13rd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Sting's 'This Cowboy Song' creates a picture of a redemption journey using cowboy imagery. The cowboy represents a person with problems who is trying to make amends and get to the groovy side, besides that, he is already in and out of the cowboy world with judgment day and resurrection. This cowboy song lyrics are all about love, contemplation, memory, pain, and, of course, inspiration. Moreover, the song points out redemption and forgiveness, longing, love, and the existential struggle all at the same time. The lines talk about the themes of existential contemplation, sin, and a grappling with morality, hence, they might not be appropriate for kids under 13. When the singer says 'sucking the poison from my life' and talks about judgment and sin, it is clear that corny themes are at work and that parental accompaniment might be necessary.
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This Cowboy Song falls under the genre Rock.
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This Cowboy Song song length is 5 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote This Cowboy Song lyrics?
This Cowboy Song is written by Gordon Matthew Sumner.
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When was This Cowboy Song released?
It is first released on January 01, 1994 as part of Sting's album "Fields of Gold - The Best of Sting" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 13rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind This Cowboy Song lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Sting's 'This Cowboy Song' creates a picture of a redemption journey using cowboy imagery. The cowboy represents a person with problems who is trying to make amends and get to the groovy side, besides that, he is already in and out of the cowboy world with judgment day and resurrection. This cowboy song lyrics are all about love, contemplation, memory, pain, and, of course, inspiration. Moreover, the song points out redemption and forgiveness, longing, love, and the existential struggle all at the same time. The lines talk about the themes of existential contemplation, sin, and a grappling with morality, hence, they might not be appropriate for kids under 13. When the singer says 'sucking the poison from my life' and talks about judgment and sin, it is clear that corny themes are at work and that parental accompaniment might be necessary.
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Which genre is This Cowboy Song?
This Cowboy Song falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song This Cowboy Song?
This Cowboy Song song length is 5 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Gordon Matthew SumnerRecord Label(s): 1994 A&M Records
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