Martin suggested writing a song about cowboys. That's a subject as far from my former lyrics as one can possibly get (I mention Jakaroos, i.e. Australian cowboys, in one of my songs, but that has been my only contact with this topic so far). So, how do I go about it?
1. collecting information
Wikipedia (always a good resource)
2. collecting ideas, images, phrases
on a northbound drive from Texas
moving slowly with the herd
teaming up with last year's companions (friends? mates?)
anticipating last year's girls (I use to hide at least one girl in each of my lyrics)
dull food, harsh conditions
always risking a stampede
eating beans from tins
I'll keep you updated.
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