They should have put her in the movies
My little country cutie
She’s the reason I believe God made blue jeans
I was a slicker from the city
When I met that little filly
I was six-feet tall
‘Til she brought me to my knees
I sold my foreign car for a pick-up truck
I never drink champagne
Now it’s Jack straight up
When you better like Hank here
Or you’re outta luck
What’s up?
She put the boy back in cowboy
And I was just a redneck wanna-be
She put the boy back in cowboy
That southern woman made a new man out of me
The transformation was amazing
Even Jesus couldn’t save me
Late at night I was such a sight to see
At the rodeo she kissed me
Then said, “Boy, don’t get too frisky
If you’re lucky, you might two-step home with me.”
Yeah I got the boots
I bought the Stetson Hat
I got a big belt buckle trying to rope a calf
I’m in the ring of fire
And as cool as Johnny Cash
You asked
She put the boy back in cowboy
Hell, I was just a redneck wanna-be
She put the boy back in cowboy
That’s southern woman made a new man out of me
That country woman made a new man out of me
She put the boy back in cowboy
She put the boy back in cowboy
She’s a live wire, bonfire
Desired to be high
She got me high high high
She put the boy back in cowboy
Hell I was just a redneck wanna-be
She put the boy back in cowboy
That country woman
She put the boy back in cowboy
Hell I was just a redneck wanna-be
She put the boy back in cowboy
It’d sure be nice to make your company
That southern woman made a new man out of me
She put the boy back in cowboy
She put the boy back in cowboy
She put the boy back in cowboy
She put the boy back in cowboy
Rediscovering the Cowboy Within
“Put The Boy Back In Cowboy” by Bon Jovi is a playful and heartfelt ode to transformation through love. The lyrics tell the story of a city slicker who finds himself completely changed by a southern woman. Her influence leads him to embrace country life, swapping foreign cars for pickup trucks and champagne for whiskey. The song’s narrative highlights how authentic connection can inspire personal growth and a return to one’s roots, wrapped in humor and classic Bon Jovi charm.
Embracing New Beginnings
Bon Jovi masterfully uses vivid imagery—from blue jeans and rodeos to Stetson hats and belt buckles—to paint the journey from outsider to true cowboy. The repeated chorus serves as a celebratory anthem, capturing the excitement and pride in becoming someone new while honoring the spirit of country living. Ultimately, the track is a lighthearted celebration of love’s transformative power.
Song Credits
Artist: Bon Jovi
Release Year: 2024