White Horse Lyrics - Chris Stapleton

White Horse is a poignant country ballad written and performed by the immensely talented Chris Stapleton. Released as part of his discography, the song delves into the complexities of love, portraying it as a potentially perilous journey. Stapleton's soulful voice and evocative lyrics come together to create a narrative that explores the exhilarating yet uncertain aspects of a romantic relationship.

{Verse No. 1}
This love is getting kinda dangerous
Feels like it's a loaded gun
My, my, it's turning like a cloud of dust
My heart always wants to run

 In the first verse, Stapleton sets the tone by describing love as something with an element of danger, likening it to a loaded gun. The imagery of a cloud of dust suggests a sense of unpredictability, reinforcing the idea that love can be both thrilling and tumultuous. The notion that the heart always wants to run adds an element of restlessness and desire, emphasizing the powerful and often uncontrollable nature of love.

{Verse No. 2}
Oh, oh, oh
If you want a cowboy on a white horse
Riding off into the sunset
If that's the kinda love you wanna wait for
Hold on tight, girl, I ain't there yet
No, I ain't there yet
No, I ain't there yet

Moving into the second verse, the lyrics take a more specific turn as Stapleton introduces the metaphor of a cowboy on a white horse. This classic imagery symbolizes the idealized, fairy-tale version of love – a knight in shining armor coming to the rescue. However, there's a twist in the narrative as Stapleton acknowledges that this perfect love, represented by the cowboy on a white horse, is not yet a reality. The lyrics suggest that while the desire for a love that mirrors this romantic image exists, it hasn't materialized yet.

THE COMPLETE LYRICS

This love is getting kinda dangerous
Feels like it's a loaded gun
My, my, it's turning like a cloud of dust
My heart always wants to run

Oh, oh, oh
If you want a cowboy on a white horse
Riding off into the sunset
If that's the kinda love you wanna wait for
Hold on tight, girl, I ain't there yet
No, I ain't there yet
No, I ain't there yet

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Someday, maybe you could have your way
Right now's just not the time
Some things a man's just got to do
I wish you could change my mind

Oh, oh, oh
If you want a cowboy on a white horse
Riding off into the sunset
If that's the kinda love you wanna wait for
Hold on tight, girl, I ain't there yet
No, I ain't there yet
No, I ain't there yet

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If you want a cowboy on a white horse
Riding off into the sunset
If that's the kinda love you wanna wait for
Hold on tight, girl, I ain't there

If you want a cowboy on a white horse
Riding off into the sunset
If that's the kinda love you wanna wait for
Hold on tight, girl, I ain't there yet
No, I ain't there yet
No, I ain't there yet

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