choosin' texas ella langley lyrics
Original Lyrics
English
[Verse 1]
Just when I thought I got him to fall in love with Tennessee
I shoulda known better than to take him back to Abilene
I put him right back into her arms
I wasn't a match for that kind of spark
[Chorus]
She's from Texas, I can tell by the way
He's two-steppin' 'round the room
And judgin' by the smile that's written on his face
There's nothin' I can do
It doesn't take a crystal ball to see
A cowboy always finds a way to leave
Drinkin' Jack all by myself
He's choosin' Texas, I can tell
[Verse 2]
Well, I guess he forgot about the Smoky Mountain rain
Them old Hank tunes, the Memphis blues we used to sing
He always loved "Amarillo by Morning"
I should've taken that as a warnin'
[Chorus]
She's from Texas, I can tell by the way
He's two-steppin' 'round the room
And judgin' by the smile that's written on his face
There's nothin' I can do
It doesn't take a crystal ball to see
A cowboy always finds a way to leave
Drinkin' Jack all by myself
He's choosin' Texas, I can tell
[Bridge]
When I'm eastbound and down, and I can't help but cry
'Cause I-40 gets lonelier with every mile
I'll know that his mind wasn't ever gonna change
'Cause his heart still belongs to the Lone Star State
[Chorus]
She's from Texas, I can tell by the way
He's two-steppin' 'round the room
And judgin' by the smile that's written on his face
There's nothin' I can do, naw, yeah
It doesn't take a crystal ball to see
A cowboy always finds a way to leave
Drinkin' Jack all by myself
He's choosin' Texas, I can tell, no
Drinkin' Jack all by myself
He's choosin' Texas, I can tell
[Outro]
Come on, baby
Oh yeah
Just when I thought I got him to fall in love with Tennessee
Just when I thought I got him to fall in love with Tennessee
I shoulda known better than to take him back to Abilene
I put him right back into her arms
I wasn't a match for that kind of spark
[Chorus]
She's from Texas, I can tell by the way
He's two-steppin' 'round the room
And judgin' by the smile that's written on his face
There's nothin' I can do
It doesn't take a crystal ball to see
A cowboy always finds a way to leave
Drinkin' Jack all by myself
He's choosin' Texas, I can tell
[Verse 2]
Well, I guess he forgot about the Smoky Mountain rain
Them old Hank tunes, the Memphis blues we used to sing
He always loved "Amarillo by Morning"
I should've taken that as a warnin'
[Chorus]
She's from Texas, I can tell by the way
He's two-steppin' 'round the room
And judgin' by the smile that's written on his face
There's nothin' I can do
It doesn't take a crystal ball to see
A cowboy always finds a way to leave
Drinkin' Jack all by myself
He's choosin' Texas, I can tell
[Bridge]
When I'm eastbound and down, and I can't help but cry
'Cause I-40 gets lonelier with every mile
I'll know that his mind wasn't ever gonna change
'Cause his heart still belongs to the Lone Star State
[Chorus]
She's from Texas, I can tell by the way
He's two-steppin' 'round the room
And judgin' by the smile that's written on his face
There's nothin' I can do, naw, yeah
It doesn't take a crystal ball to see
A cowboy always finds a way to leave
Drinkin' Jack all by myself
He's choosin' Texas, I can tell, no
Drinkin' Jack all by myself
He's choosin' Texas, I can tell
[Outro]
Come on, baby
Oh yeah
Just when I thought I got him to fall in love with Tennessee
Translation
Normal
[Verso 1]
Justo cuando pensé que había logrado que se enamorara de Tennessee
Debí saber que era un error llevarlo de vuelta a Abilene
Lo puse directamente otra vez en sus brazos
Yo no podía competir con una chispa así
[Coro]
Ella es de Texas, puedo darme cuenta por la forma en que
Él baila two-step por toda la habitación
Y a juzgar por la sonrisa escrita en su rostro
No hay nada que yo pueda hacer
No hace falta una bola de cristal para ver
Que un vaquero siempre encuentra la manera de marcharse
Bebiendo Jack yo sola
Está eligiendo Texas, puedo decirlo
[Verso 2]
Supongo que olvidó aquella lluvia de las Smoky Mountains
Esas viejas canciones de Hank, el blues de Memphis que solíamos cantar
Siempre le encantó “Amarillo by Morning”
Debí tomar eso como una advertencia
[Coro]
Ella es de Texas, puedo darme cuenta por la forma en que
Él baila two-step por toda la habitación
Y a juzgar por la sonrisa escrita en su rostro
No hay nada que yo pueda hacer
No hace falta una bola de cristal para ver
Que un vaquero siempre encuentra la manera de marcharse
Bebiendo Jack yo sola
Está eligiendo Texas, puedo decirlo
[Puente]
Cuando voy hacia el este y no puedo evitar llorar
Porque la I-40 se vuelve más solitaria con cada milla
Sabré que su mente nunca iba a cambiar
Porque su corazón todavía pertenece al Estado de la Estrella Solitaria
[Coro]
Ella es de Texas, puedo darme cuenta por la forma en que
Él baila two-step por toda la habitación
Y a juzgar por la sonrisa escrita en su rostro
No hay nada que yo pueda hacer, no, sí
No hace falta una bola de cristal para ver
Que un vaquero siempre encuentra la manera de marcharse
Bebiendo Jack yo sola
Está eligiendo Texas, puedo decirlo, no
Bebiendo Jack yo sola
Está eligiendo Texas, puedo decirlo
[Outro]
Vamos, cariño
Oh sí
Justo cuando pensé que había logrado que se enamorara de Tennessee
Justo cuando pensé que había logrado que se enamorara de Tennessee
Debí saber que era un error llevarlo de vuelta a Abilene
Lo puse directamente otra vez en sus brazos
Yo no podía competir con una chispa así
[Coro]
Ella es de Texas, puedo darme cuenta por la forma en que
Él baila two-step por toda la habitación
Y a juzgar por la sonrisa escrita en su rostro
No hay nada que yo pueda hacer
No hace falta una bola de cristal para ver
Que un vaquero siempre encuentra la manera de marcharse
Bebiendo Jack yo sola
Está eligiendo Texas, puedo decirlo
[Verso 2]
Supongo que olvidó aquella lluvia de las Smoky Mountains
Esas viejas canciones de Hank, el blues de Memphis que solíamos cantar
Siempre le encantó “Amarillo by Morning”
Debí tomar eso como una advertencia
[Coro]
Ella es de Texas, puedo darme cuenta por la forma en que
Él baila two-step por toda la habitación
Y a juzgar por la sonrisa escrita en su rostro
No hay nada que yo pueda hacer
No hace falta una bola de cristal para ver
Que un vaquero siempre encuentra la manera de marcharse
Bebiendo Jack yo sola
Está eligiendo Texas, puedo decirlo
[Puente]
Cuando voy hacia el este y no puedo evitar llorar
Porque la I-40 se vuelve más solitaria con cada milla
Sabré que su mente nunca iba a cambiar
Porque su corazón todavía pertenece al Estado de la Estrella Solitaria
[Coro]
Ella es de Texas, puedo darme cuenta por la forma en que
Él baila two-step por toda la habitación
Y a juzgar por la sonrisa escrita en su rostro
No hay nada que yo pueda hacer, no, sí
No hace falta una bola de cristal para ver
Que un vaquero siempre encuentra la manera de marcharse
Bebiendo Jack yo sola
Está eligiendo Texas, puedo decirlo, no
Bebiendo Jack yo sola
Está eligiendo Texas, puedo decirlo
[Outro]
Vamos, cariño
Oh sí
Justo cuando pensé que había logrado que se enamorara de Tennessee
Meaning & Explanation
Choosin' Texas" is a heartfelt country song about a woman realizing that the man she loves will always be drawn back to his Texas roots. Throughout the song, she reflects on their relationship and recognizes that, despite their memories together in Tennessee, his heart truly belongs to Texas.
The lyrics use strong country imagery such as cowboy culture, two-stepping, Jack Daniel's whiskey, Hank Williams songs, Memphis blues, and the famous highway I-40 to emphasize the emotional distance growing between them. The woman understands that she cannot compete with the deep connection he feels toward his home state and the person waiting for him there.
At its core, the song explores themes of:
Love and heartbreak
Home-state pride and identity
Country lifestyle and cowboy culture
Letting go of someone you cannot change
Nostalgia and emotional attachment
The phrase "He's choosin' Texas" symbolizes more than a location—it represents choosing one's roots, history, and true sense of belonging over a romantic relationship. This emotional message is what makes the song resonate strongly with country music fans.
The lyrics use strong country imagery such as cowboy culture, two-stepping, Jack Daniel's whiskey, Hank Williams songs, Memphis blues, and the famous highway I-40 to emphasize the emotional distance growing between them. The woman understands that she cannot compete with the deep connection he feels toward his home state and the person waiting for him there.
At its core, the song explores themes of:
Love and heartbreak
Home-state pride and identity
Country lifestyle and cowboy culture
Letting go of someone you cannot change
Nostalgia and emotional attachment
The phrase "He's choosin' Texas" symbolizes more than a location—it represents choosing one's roots, history, and true sense of belonging over a romantic relationship. This emotional message is what makes the song resonate strongly with country music fans.