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Old 12-07-2014, 11:02 AM   #96
slunken
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the way my father explained it was that the song is pointing out the differences between real rural cowboys and urban cowboys who are into the fashion and nothing more. if anyone has ever owned a pair of snakeskin boots knows that they're not very functional at all. it doesn't take much wear or damage for the snakeskin to completely go to shit and start ripping and tearing and falling apart.

hence why the boots are specifically for fancy dress-up.

Quote:
Ooh, snakeskin cowboys
Who the hell you think you are
You're dancin' around with your high-heeled boots
Don't think that should get you far
Just hangin' around with your fancy pants on
Aint got nothin' on me
Thinking you got it right here on the stage
Stick around boys, maybe I can set you free

 
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