Oh, a bat outta hell outta shoot number nine
Well, I’m a-lookin’ for eight, Lord, it’s been a long time
I’m tied to the hot seat in the heat of the battle
You gotta give it all you got just to stay in the saddle
Yeah, I ride ’em high and I ride ’em low
The only life for me, that’s a rodeo
I got a pot of gold waiting in every town
I gotta ride this horse down
I got a one-horse trailer, got a dually truck
Sure could use a tank of gas, come on, Lady Luck
I live high on the hog, I eat pork and beans
Lord, I sleep off the whiskey when I dream big dreams
Oh, I ride ’em high and I ride ’em low
The only life for me, that’s a rodeo
I got a pot of gold waiting in every town
I gotta ride this horse down
Pretty girls ride through my heart like the wind
Said there ain’t no future in cowboy men
Well, I can take a fall and I can take pain
Ain’t gonna climb on board that old heartbreak train
Oh, I ride ’em high and I ride ’em low
The only life for me, that’s a rodeo
I got a pot of gold waiting in every town
I gotta ride this horse down
Yeah, I ride ’em high and I ride ’em low
The only life for me, that’s a rodeo
I got a pot of gold waiting in every town
I gotta ride this horse down
I gotta ride this horse down
I’m gonna ride this horse down
The Spirit of the Rodeo: Living Life in the Saddle
“Ride ‘Em High, Ride ‘Em Low” by Brooks & Dunn captures the rugged heart and relentless spirit of the rodeo cowboy. The lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a man who finds meaning and identity in the thrill of the ride, embracing both the highs and lows that come with his chosen way of life. The imagery of chasing pots of gold in every town and holding fast to dreams, despite hardship and heartbreak, reflects a life driven by freedom, resilience, and adventure. This song celebrates perseverance, the pursuit of passion, and the sacrifices made for a life on the road, all wrapped in Brooks & Dunn’s signature country sound.
Song Credits
- Artist: Brooks & Dunn
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: BMG