In this iconic track, Glen Campbell captures the quintessential American dream of fame and success amidst adversity. The lyrics portray a protagonist navigating the harsh realities of city life while aspiring to achieve stardom, symbolized by the glittering imagery of a "rhinestone cowboy." This character's journey reflects the universal struggle between maintaining one's integrity (amidst "a load of compromisin'") and achieving one's dreams. The repeated chorus emphasizes the allure of public recognition and material success, yet also hints at the isolation it can bring, as suggested by receiving "cards and letters from people I don't even know." Ultimately, the song resonates as an anthem for perseverance and determination in pursuit of one's aspirations, despite the inevitable challenges along the way.
Rhinestone Cowboy
Lyrics
I've been walkin' these streets so long
Singin' the same old song
I know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of Broadway
Where hustle's the name of the game
And nice guys get washed away like the snow and the rain
There's been a load of compromisin'
On the road to my horizon
But I'm gonna be where the lights are shinin' on me
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know
And offers comin' over the phone
Well, I really don't mind the rain
And a smile can hide all the pain
But you're down when you're ridin' the train
That's takin' the long way
And I dream of the things I'll do
With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe
There'll be a load of compromisin'
On the road to my horizon
But I'm gonna be where the lights are shinin' on me
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Rhinestone cowboy
Gettin' cards and letters from people I don't even know
And offers comin' over the phone
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Gettin' cards and letters from people I don't even know
Writer(s): Larry Weiss
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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