About the song
It seems there might be some confusion regarding the song title “Tyrant” by Dolly Parton. As of my knowledge cutoff in 2023, Dolly Parton does not have a song by this name in her extensive discography. Dolly is renowned for her long and varied career, filled with timeless songs such as “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “9 to 5,” all of which have made lasting impacts on both country and pop music.
If you’re referring to a newer release, it’s possible that “Tyrant” is a song released after my last update or perhaps an unofficial track. Dolly is known for experimenting with various styles, including bluegrass, country, gospel, and pop, so a song by that title could fit into her evolving musical journey. However, I would suggest checking current music streaming platforms or news sources for the latest updates on her discography.
In case you meant a different song or if you’re looking for an analysis of another one of Dolly Parton’s iconic tracks, feel free to let me know! I’d be happy to provide insights on any other song you’re interested in, from her classic hits to more recent works.
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Lyrics
Cowboy CarterTime to strike a matchAnd light up this juke jointOne-one-one by one, you hang them highYour hands are steady and you sleep at nightHow did you turn your heart to stone?I don’t want him back, but I can’t let goHangman, answer me nowYou owe me a debt, you stole him from meI hated you once, I envy you nowJust tell me how, tell me howOh, she got that whoa there, hangman got that whoa thereDon’t act like you don’t know, giddy up, giddy up (d.a. got that dope)Don’t pay me in gold, giddy up, giddy upBack outside, I’m on the road, giddy up, giddy up (hey)When the sun goes down (it’s night-night, hey)Can hear her body howl (in the moonlight, hey)I feel her eyein’ me like owls (it’s on sight, hey)Hide your man when the hangman come in townShe’s a tyrant every time I ride it, every time I ride itMake it look so good, try to justify itBoy, I know they’re lookin’ for me, how we gonna hide it?Ride it like hydraulics, I am such a tyrantEvery time I ride it, every time I ride itI don’t like to sit up in the saddle, boy, I got itJust relax, I got this, I got that exoticHips are so hypnotic, I am such a tyrantSend me some shots, are you with me or not? Throw it backShoot up the bar, tell the law we don’t remember nothin’ after thatScot-free (scot-free), whole city after meHave you seen her? 5’9″, thick and fine, what a tragedyHey, hey, ridin’ you while we tryna get awayRidin’ you while we tryna catch a waveThat’s so sexy, and I know it, and I ain’t afraid to show itBaby I’m goated, baby, I’m glowin’Hey, hey, on the run, runTap me on the shoulder when you reload the gunTyrant every time I ride it, every time I ride itMake it look so good, try to justify itBoy, I know they’re lookin’ for me, how we gonna hide it?Ride it like hydraulics, I am such a tyrantHow did you get used to the haunting? (The haunting)The willing, the missing, the wanting (the wanting)Dry eyes, you send me across the divineHangman, teach me how not to cryHow not to cry, how not to cryOh, she got that whoa there, hangman got that whoa thereDon’t act like you don’t know (yeah), giddy up, giddy up (d.a. got that dope)Don’t pay me in gold, giddy up, giddy upBack outside, I’m on the road, giddy up, giddy upWhen the sun goes down (when the sun goes down)You can hear this body howl (you can hear this body howl)Giddy up now, diggadont, diggadontDigga daddy, leave me ‘lone, leave me ‘loneDamn if I do, dammit if I don’tLady with a whip, want what she wanna want, okayTyrant every time I ride it, every time I ride itMake it look so good, cowboys justify itBoy, I know they’re lookin’ for me, how we gonna hide it?Ride it like hydraulics, I am such a tyrantEvery time I ride it, every time I ride itBaby, I just don’t sit up in saddle, boy, I got itJust relax, I got this, I got that exoticThese hips so hypnotic, I am such a tyrantHangman, answer me nowYou owe me a debt, you stole him from me (giddy up, giddy up)I hated you once, I envy you now (hey)Just tell me how, tell me how(Giddy up, giddy up)