Lyrics
Verse 1
Sunup on my neckDust on my bootsGate swings openI got one thing to doHand on the ropeMind on the lineI’ve been here beforeI know the signs
Pre‑Chorus
Heart in my throatHeel in the dirtOne hard breathThen it starts to workI can hear them nowFrom the rail and the standsThis is where I liveThis is where I stand
Chorus
Hang on eight secondsHang on eight secondsWhen the gate flies wide, I don’t turn backCowboy for life, that’s a bloodline trackHang on eight secondsHang on eight secondsThis bull tonightIs the battle aheadWouldn’t have it any other wayWouldn’t have it any other way
Verse 2
Knuckles whiteCut leather tightHe’s all muscle and fireComing out mean tonightThey say be smartThey say stay lowBut I was built for thisAnd I need that rodeo
Pre‑Chorus
Spur marks deepAnd the crowd gets loudI’ve made my peaceWith the dust and the soundIf I go flyingLet me go proudI’m still that kidEven now
Chorus
Hang on eight secondsHang on eight secondsWhen the gate flies wide, I don’t turn backCowboy for life, that’s a bloodline trackHang on eight secondsHang on eight secondsThis bull tonightIs the battle aheadWouldn’t have it any other wayWouldn’t have it any other way
Bridge
Just me and himAnd the whole world goneSteel in my earsAnd my grip still strongIf I come off hardI’ll dust off cleanSame old fireStill living in me
Final Chorus
Hang on eight secondsHang on eight secondsWhen the gate flies wide, I don’t turn backCowboy for life, that’s a bloodline trackHang on eight secondsHang on eight secondsThis bull tonightIs the battle aheadWouldn’t have it any other wayWouldn’t have it any other wayHang on eight secondsHang on eight seconds