"Hitch your wagon to a hurricane."


Toby Keith
"Gimme 8 Seconds"

I got a good bull roped, I got a brand new bell.
I got a hot rod pick up truck she can really set sail.
Pushing that red line gotta make that show,
Gonna meet my buddies at the rodeo.

Just drew myself a mean old bull
We're all smelling money 'cause the jackpot's full.
He's got fire in his belly and he turns back quick,
Son this big devil's got a bag of tricks.

Gimme 8 more seconds, Gimme one more shot.
Gimme hell below, Gimme strength on top.
You gotta be crazy, gotta be insane
to hitch your Wagon to a hurricane.

Gonna wrap my rope around my gloves real tight,
I'm dropping my hooks down and I'm ready to ride.
Say a little prayer give a nod and go,
stay clean in the Middle 'till I hear that whistle blow.

Gimme 8 more seconds, Gimme one more shot.
Gimme hell below, Gimme strength on top.
You gotta be crazy, gotta be insane
to hitch your Wagon to a hurricane.

Yeah hitch your wagon to a hurricane.
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Although this country song is about the rodeo, it seems as though it could fit in quite nicely when it comes to describing the energy, drive, and passion needed to follow your own dreams. You gotta get on that bucking bronco of a dream, hold on tight, and ride it to the end. In the process, you gotta take a major risk, and like the cowboy on the bull, there's a lot on the line. Ride it to the end and find success, or fall off and have to start all over from the begining.

Like many country songs I've come across lately, I think this one has definitely made it onto my list of favorites. I found a link online where you can 'sample' the song. The recording is a little grainy, but if you're interested, give it a listen. Turn up those speakers... And let me know what you think.

"Gimme 8 Seconds"
(opens directly to music/audio file; courtesy cdzlimited.com)
(No copyright infringement intended.)

Oh, and just a quick note.... A short audio sample has also been added to the previous blog post, "Free Fall".

Until next time,

Your happily blogging friend,
-Jon
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