Wildflowers and Wild Horses
Lainey Wilson Lyrics


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Wildflowers
Wild horses

In the middle of the night
I hear a corn field coyote cry
Up at the moon no matter what
Sky I'm laying under
In the eye of a hurricane
When I got one foot in the grave
I'll dig my boots into the dirt
And face the rolling thunder

I'm five generations of blazing a trail
Through barbed wire valleys and overgrown dells
I'm barefoot and bareback and born tough as nails
Whoa
I'm four fifths of reckless and one fifth of jack
I push like a daisy through old sidewalk cracks
Yeah, my kinda crazy's still running its courses
With wildflowers and wild horses

It's in the water in my veins
That bread of heaven falls like rain
So I'm taken care of either way
Make something out of how I'm made
Until I hitch a ride on glory's train

I'm five generations of blazing a trail
Through barbed wire valleys and overgrown dells
I'm barefoot and bareback and born tough as nails
Whoa
I'm four fifths of reckless and one fifth of jack
I push like a daisy through old sidewalk cracks
Yeah, my kinda crazy's still running its courses
With wildflowers and wild horses

I'm five generations of blazing a trail
Through barbed wire valleys and overgrown dells
I'm barefoot and bareback and born tough as nails
Whoa
I'm four fifths of reckless and one fifth of jack
I push like a daisy through old sidewalk cracks
Yeah, my kinda crazy's still running its courses
With wildflowers and wild horses

Yeah, my kinda crazy's still running its courses




With wildflowers and wild horses
Wildflowers and wild horses

Overall Meaning

Lainey Wilson's "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" is a song about resilience and the unbreakable spirit of those who have come before us. The opening lines, "Wildflowers, wild horses, in the middle of the night," set the tone for the song's theme of freedom and the untamed spirit of nature. The singer hears a coyote cry in the distance, reminding her that even in the darkest moments, nature is still wild and beautiful.


The song's chorus shows us that the singer is a product of her ancestors' strength and determination. She's "five generations of blazing a trail through barbed wire valleys and overgrown dells," and she's "barefoot and bareback and born tough as nails." Even when faced with life's challenges, she digs her boots into the dirt and faces the storm head-on.


The lines "I'm four fifths of reckless and one fifth of jack, I push like a daisy through old sidewalk cracks," show us that while the singer may be strong, she's still human and prone to making mistakes. However, her "kinda crazy" is what makes her unique and allows her to keep pushing forward.


Overall, the song encourages us to embrace our wild side and take inspiration from the natural world around us. It reminds us that even in the darkest moments, there's still beauty to be found in the wildflowers and wild horses.


Line by Line Meaning

In the middle of the night
Even in the darkest times, I stay strong and persevere.


I hear a corn field coyote cry
I find beauty in unexpected places, even in the sound of a coyote's cry.


Up at the moon no matter what
I always stay focused and aim high, even when faced with obstacles.


Sky I'm laying under
I find peace and inspiration in nature.


In the eye of a hurricane
Even amidst chaos and destruction, I remain steady and strong.


When I got one foot in the grave
Even when faced with mortality, I continue to live boldly and bravely.


I'll dig my boots into the dirt
I will stand my ground and never give up.


And face the rolling thunder
I will face challenges head-on with strength and courage.


I'm five generations of blazing a trail
My strong spirit and determination have been passed down through generations.


Through barbed wire valleys and overgrown dells
I have overcome obstacles and challenges in life with resilience.


I'm barefoot and bareback and born tough as nails
I am unbreakable and relentless, with a gritty determination.


Whoa
An exclamation of awe or amazement.


I'm four fifths of reckless and one fifth of jack
I am adventurous and bold, but still keep a level head and remain grounded.


I push like a daisy through old sidewalk cracks
I am unstoppable and will continue to push through anything.


Yeah, my kinda crazy's still running its courses
My wild spirit and determination continue to drive me forward.


With wildflowers and wild horses
I find solace and beauty in nature, surrounded by the untamed wilderness.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lainey Wilson, Paul Sikes, Trannie Anderson

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@megramos2888

This song tells me that I'm strong when I feel like I'm not. Thank you, sister. ♡

@ChevyMan25

Well hey you're a awesome strong woman and a awesome one as well 😊.

@PhillipCochran

Are you single y or n

@chrisquiett1776

Strong as steal! Also if you don’t think you are weak you are a bureaucrat.. don’t be that they are robots. Be a human, have empathy lol

@Orbittherapper

If you're a woman. You're strong

@tammyrenee64

Same here, been thru hell and back, when she says I pushed like Daisy's thru old sidewalk cracks, my favorite part, I've had to push thru a few of them myself🫶✌️

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@user-yx2yw2ee4v

Im 60! You have brought me so much joy in your music and style. Raised country. Still Country. Bell Bottoms and all! Before most knew your name, my son sent this video in family group and I quote! “If Mom was a country music star, she would sound and look just like this!” Country and Bell Bottom Kool!

Im a volunteer at RODEO HOUSTON! I took off to enjoy your concert. Cried through the entire show. Emotional like an Elvis Concert! True originality moves people!

I went back to school last year to be a holistic practitioner. Been in a funk and brain stuck for two months. You said something that moved my soul at 60! I came back to RV and finished my semester making 100 on all tests. THANK YOU FOR BEING REAL! This world needs MORE “LADIES” like you!

Stay real and stay true! A big old fan!!! 🥰

@4WingedAngels

Thank you for sharing your joy. You sound inspired, which inspired me as well.
I’ll keep you in my thoughts, and wish you a safe journey.

@rachelh2731

I love this so damn much ❤🎆

@rebeccagregory3573

❤ used to be picked on for riding in bells

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