Rodeo Clown | DIJON Lyrics, Meaning & Videos
Rodeo Clown
DIJON Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Well I can't lie, I couldn't wait
But it's half-past eight and you're late again
Well, I got those high heels on, and lace
And I spent two or three hours beatin' my face
So why? Could you explain?
I can't lie, I'm fed up
I don't like being stood up
What are you ashamed of?
So what are you so afraid of?
'Cause you're missin' out
On good, good lovin'
You're missin' out, you're missin' out
You're missin' out, you're missin' out on
So what are you so afraid of?
You're missin' out
On good, good lovin'
You're missin' out, you're missin' out
You're missin' out
You ride those rank bulls and get first place
Eight seconds is all it takes
You got those silver spurs on
And chaps 'round your waist
Calloused hands, and dirt on your face
So why? Could you explain?
'Cause I can't lie I'm fed up
Why you always standin' me up?
And hey, hey
I still wear the t-shirt that you gave me
So what are you so ashamed of?
Rodeo could kill ya
I just wanna kiss ya
But you won't let me near ya
But I'm here all the same
You're missin' out on good, good lovin'
So what are you so afraid of?
Tell me, what are you so afraid of?
'Cause you're missin' out on
Some good, good lovin'
You're missin' out, you're missin' out
Good, good lovin'
At the rodeo, I
Put my face on and smile
And you ride good
Crowd go wild, claps for you
I clap too, I'm your biggest fan
Clap for you
I'm your biggest fan
At the rodeo, I
Put my face on and smile
And I get scared watchin' you
And the crowd gets wild, run to you
I run to you, I run to you, I run to you
I love you, I love you, I
Overall Meaning
The song "Rodeo Clown" by DIJON is a tale of frustration and longing. The singer is eagerly awaiting a date with someone who seems to be consistently late and unreliable. She explains that she has gone to great lengths to prepare for the date, and she can't understand why her partner can't even show up on time. The line, "What are you ashamed of?" is a plea for honesty and openness. She wants to know if there is something holding her partner back from fully committing to the relationship.
The second half of the song shifts to a metaphor comparing the partner to a rodeo clown, brave and adept at managing wild animals but with a seeming fear of commitment. The lyrics "Rodeo could kill ya, I just wanna kiss ya, but you won't let me near ya" paint a picture of a person torn between their love and their fear. The singer acknowledges her own fear and adoration of her partner, and the song ends with a heartfelt declaration of love.
Overall, the song suggests the complexities of modern relationships, with all their uncertainties and vulnerabilities. The metaphor of the rodeo is used to capture the feelings of thrill, risk, and danger that are often present in romantic relationships. The song is a poignant and relatable commentary on the human experience of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I can't lie, I couldn't wait
I'm excited to see you and couldn't wait for our date
But it's half-past eight and you're late again
You're late again and it's frustrating me
Well, I got those high heels on, and lace
I'm dressed up in my high heels and lacy outfit for our date
And I spent two or three hours beatin' my face
I took my time doing my makeup for this date
So why? Could you explain?
I'm curious as to why you're always late
I can't lie, I'm fed up
I'm really starting to get annoyed with the constant tardiness
I don't like being stood up
I don't appreciate being left waiting
And hey, hey. What are you ashamed of?
I'm wondering if you're embarrassed of something or why you're avoiding me
So what are you so afraid of?
What's holding you back from being with me?
'Cause you're missin' out. On good, good lovin'
You're missing out on a chance to be with me, and all the good love that comes with it
You ride those rank bulls and get first place
You're able to do dangerous things like bull riding and do them well
Eight seconds is all it takes
You're able to do difficult things in a short amount of time
You got those silver spurs on
You're dressed up like a cowboy with silver spurs
And chaps 'round your waist
You have chaps around your waist like a true cowboy
Calloused hands, and dirt on your face
Your hands are rough from your work and you have some dirt on your face
'Cause I can't lie I'm fed up
I'm really starting to get annoyed
Why you always standin' me up?
Why do you keep leaving me waiting?
And hey, hey. I still wear the t-shirt that you gave me
I still wear your t-shirt that you gave me and I just want to be close to you
So what are you so ashamed of? Rodeo could kill ya
Are you avoiding me because you're scared of the dangers of the rodeo?
I just wanna kiss ya
I just want to be close to you and show affection
But you won't let me near ya
But you're avoiding me and keeping your distance
But I'm here all the same
I'm still here waiting for you
You're missin' out on good, good lovin'
You're missing out on my love and affection
Tell me, what are you so afraid of?
Please tell me what's holding you back from being with me
'Cause you're missin' out on some good, good lovin'
You're missing out on great love from me
At the rodeo, I. Put my face on and smile
At the rodeo, I put on makeup and smile
And you ride good
You ride well and impress the crowd
Crowd go wild, claps for you
The crowd goes wild and cheers for you
I clap too, I'm your biggest fan
I also clap and support you because I'm your biggest fan
And I get scared watchin' you
I get scared watching you participate in the dangerous rodeo
And the crowd gets wild, run to you
The crowd gets rowdy and I run to be with you
I run to you, I run to you, I run to you.
I run to be by your side
I love you, I love you
I love you so much
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dijon Duenas, Michael Gordon, Noah Le Gros
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