Written by Josh Thompson and Brendan Cooney, this desolate ballad flips the script. It ain't always the cowboy That ain't got a lot of hang around Ain't got no settle down in their boots Gone's just what they do Usually it's the cowboy who rides off into sunset. However, in this instance, it is the hopelessly free-spirited girl that is not sticking around and is breaking his heart.
Pardi explained why he recorded the song: "It was just such an anthem for girls and guys, or for the girls trying to do her own things. It's kind of a leaving song, but a happy leaving song. It's about going out to chase her dreams, be independent or do her thing. He ain't mad about it, and I thought that was a really cool outlook of a song and melody; just everything about it was awesome."
Shot by Carlos Ruiz in Arizona's scenic desert, the video highlights Pardi's love of the West and barrel racing. The clip turns the tables on the typical romantic narrative by showcasing a leading lady who won't be roped down in a relationship.
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