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Lyrics of Space Cowboy by The Steve Miller Band
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I told you ′bout living in the US of A
Don't you know that I′m a gangster of love?
Let me tell you people that I found a new way
And I'm tired of all this talk about love
And the same old story with a new set of words
About the good and the bad and the poor
And the time's keep on changin′
So I′m keepin' on top
Of every fat cat who walks through my door
chorus
I′m a space cowboy
Bet you weren't ready for that
I′m a space cowboy
I'm sure you know where it′s at
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
verse
I was born on this rock
And I've been travelin' through space
Since the moment I first realized
What all you fast talkin′ cats would do if you could
You know, I′m ready for the final surprise
There ain't no way around it
Ain′t nothing to say
That's gonna satisfy my soul deep inside
All the prayers and surveyors
Keep the whole place uptight
While it keeps on gettin′ darker outside
chorus
I'm a space cowboy
Bet you weren′t ready for that
I'm a space cowboy
I'm sure you know where it′s at
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
bridge
I see the showdowns, slowdowns, lost and found, turn arounds
The boys in the military shirts
I keep my eyes on the prize, on the long fallen skies
And I don′t let my friends get hurt
All you back room schemers, small trip dreamers
Better find something new to say
'Cause you′re the same old story
It's the same old crime
And you got some heavy dues to pay
chorus
I′m a space cowboy
Bet you weren't ready for that
I′m a space cowboy
I'm sure you know where it's at
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Writer(s): Steve Miller, Steven Haworth Miller, Ben Sidran
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The song 'Space Cowboy' by The Steve Miller Band metaphorically portrays the singer as a free-spirited individual who feels like an outsider, navigating through life's challenges and societal expectations. The term 'space cowboy' symbolizes someone who is unconventional, independent, and unafraid to stand out from the crowd, embracing their uniqueness and refusing to conform to norms.
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Themes
Self-identity and individuality
• I was born on this rock
• I'm a space cowboy
• I'm a gangster of love
Change and adaptation
• the time's keep on changin'
• Ain't nothing to say that's gonna satisfy my soul deep inside
• I'm keepin' on top
Disillusionment with society
• you're the same old story, it's the same old crime
• I'm tired of all this talk about love
• the same old story with a new set of words
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Moods
Love, adventure, freedom, empowerment, reflection
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Brave New World
Album • 1969 • 9 tracks
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Space Cowboy
The Steve Miller Band
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