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Texan Love Song

Elton John

I heard from a friend you'd been messing around

With a cute little thing I'd been dating uptown

Well I don't know if I like that idea much

Well you'd better stay clear I might start acting rough

You out of town guys sure think you're real keen

Think all of us boys are homespun and green

But that's wrong my friend so get this through your head

We're tough and we're Texan with necks good and red

So it's Ki yi yippie yi yi

You long hairs are sure gonna die

Our American home was clean till you came

And kids still respected the president's name

And the eagle still flew in the sky

Hearts filled with national pride

Then you came along with your drug-crazy songs

Goddamit you're all gonna die

How dare you sit there and drink all our beer

Oh it's made for us workers who sweat spit and swear

The minds of our daughters are poisoned by you

With your communistic politics and them negro blues

Well I'm gonna quit talking and take action now

Run all of you fairies clean out of this town

Oh I'm dog tired of watching you mess up our lives

Spending the summertime naturally high

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Texan Love Song by Elton John is a satirical take on American southern culture and the stereotypical Texan lifestyle. The song critiques the militant and often hypocritical attitudes associated with certain aspects of these societal norms. Key themes include country pride, conservatism, and the notion of defending one's way of life. Poignant moments in the song include the references to guns as a means of resolving issues and the recurring idea of 'keeping the country clean', which serves as a commentary on exclusionary and nationalist tendencies.

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