Song Description

I love this song. The idea was that he wanted her and how for her to tactfully say no way, not me, not tonight. He's a diamond in the rough. I wrote and created the whole song that way. But listening, I didn't like that he just drove off and went to bed. I needed to give the song some hope. Then I scribbled down that they both are thinking that they will meet again and probably this isn't a one time thing. Then, while driving to play Pickleball, the "Hold up Cowboy" lines came to me. I was driving and scribbling them down as fast as I could. Then, as a songwriter, to turn that "no" into a yes and if they're right for each other, they'll give it a "go", they'll have a Rodeo, and have some fun. Like it should be in life.

Lyrics

Ain't no way You're Ridin' this Rodeo
© 2024 Michael Hanson Cantwell

Verse 1
He tips his hat and flashes a grin,
Says, "Darlin', you know where I've been,
Ridin' through the dusty plains,
But I ain't found a girl like you, no, not the same."

Pre-Chorus
He talks about the stars up in the sky,
Says, "They ain't got nothin' on your eyes,"
But she just rolls hers and sips her tea,
Wonderin' how much longer this will be.

Chorus
"Ain't no way you're ridin' this rodeo,
Not tonight, cowboy, you gotta go!"
"Ain't no way you're ridin' this rodeo,
Not tonight, cowboy, you gotta go!"

Verse 2
He says, "Sugar, I can make you smile,
Just give this ol' cowboy a while,"
She laughs and says, "You're tryin' too hard,
Might as well head back to the barn."

Pre-Chorus
He talks about the moon shining bright,
Says, "Girl, I could hold you all night,"
But she just shakes her head and sighs,
"You got more lines than a Friday night fry."

Chorus
"Ain't no way you're ridin' this rodeo,
Not tonight, cowboy, you gotta go!"
"Ain't no way you're ridin' this rodeo,
Not tonight, cowboy, you gotta go!"

Bridge
He says, "One more drink, what do you say?"
She says, "Nice try, but not today,"
He tips his hat and walks away slow,
Mutterin', "Guess I'll take that as a 'no'."

Chorus
"Ain't no way you're ridin' this rodeo,
Not tonight, cowboy, you gotta go!"
"Ain't no way you're ridin' this rodeo,
Not tonight, cowboy, you gotta go!"

Post Chorus
She says, "Hold up, cowboy, you're pushin' too fast,
I can see you're tryin', but you're not quite there yet.
You've got some nerve, and I'll give you that,
But make me work for it, don't just hand me your hat.
You don't seem like you're after just one night,
So why don't we slow down and get this right?
Give me your number, we'll take it from here,
Maybe I'll find you when my schedule's clear."

Chorus
"Ain't no way you're ridin' this rodeo,
Not tonight, cowboy, you gotta go!"
"Ain't no way you're ridin' this rodeo,
Not tonight, cowboy, you gotta go!"

Outro
He rides off into the night,
He knows this gal's right.
He smiles at what she said,
As he tips his hat and heads to bed