TOMBOY
Lainey Wilson Lyrics
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Cleaned out stalls in the barn
I fed the chickens, slopped the hogs
Brushed my horse, walked the dogs
I drove a John Deere tractor across the cotton field
I can run wide open in a pair of [?] jeans
I'm a tomboy kinda girl
I can rock a ponytail and a pair of cutoff jeans
If you get outta line I'll let you know
Might even tell you where to go
Don't fool yourself thinkin' I'm some beauty queen
I carry bullets and pearls
I'm a tomboy kinda girl
I drive a nineteen-ninety-eight Chevy
Honkin' my horn when I'm comin' in heavy
Ball cap, t-shirt, tennis shoes
Wedding nails and big hairdos
Everybody 'round here calls me by my nickname
I throw my hand up in the air when I'm called Miss Thang
I'm a tomboy kinda girl
I wear boots with my curls
I can rock a ponytail and a pair of cutoff jeans
If you get outta line I'll let you know
Might even tell you where to go
Don't fool yourself thinkin' I'm some beauty queen
I carry bullets and pearls
I'm a tomboy kinda girl
Whoa
Oh
Yeah
I'm a tomboy kinda girl
I wear boots with my curls
I can rock a ponytail and a pair of cutoff jeans
If you get outta line I'll let you know
Might even tell you where to go
Don't fool yourself thinkin' I'm some beauty queen
I carry bullets and pearls
I'm a tomboy kinda girl
In Lainey Wilson's song "Tomboy," she sings about being a tough, hard-working, and strong woman who is proud of who she is. The song starts off with her listing all the chores and physical work she has done, such as mowing the yard, feeding chickens, and driving a John Deere tractor. She then goes on to describe her appearance, which is a mix of feminine and masculine traits, such as boots with curls, a ball cap with a big hairdo, and cutoff jeans with wedding nails. She even carries bullets and pearls, representing the duality of her personality.
The chorus of the song repeats her tomboy description, which is a term given to girls who enjoy activities typically associated with boys. She sings of her confidence, stating that she will let you know if you cross her and even tell you where to go. The song highlights the idea that women can be strong and independent while still embracing their femininity. Lainey Wilson's "Tomboy" is a celebration of being a unique individual and embracing who you truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
I hauled hay, mowed the yard
I am not afraid of physical work.
Cleaned out stalls in the barn
I am comfortable working with animals.
I fed the chickens, slopped the hogs
I know how to take care of farm animals.
Brushed my horse, walked the dogs
I am fond of animals and know how to take care of them.
I drove a John Deere tractor across the cotton field
I can handle heavy machinery and work on the farm.
I can run wide open in a pair of [?] jeans
I am comfortable in my own skin and can do anything in any attire.
I'm a tomboy kinda girl
I am not your typical girly girl.
I wear boots with my curls
I am confident in my style and don't follow traditional gender norms.
I can rock a ponytail and a pair of cutoff jeans
I can look good and feel comfortable in any outfit.
If you get outta line I'll let you know
I am not afraid to speak my mind and stand up for myself.
Might even tell you where to go
I will not tolerate disrespect or mistreatment from anyone.
Don't fool yourself thinkin' I'm some beauty queen
I am not concerned with fitting into society's narrow definition of beauty.
I carry bullets and pearls
I have a tough exterior but also possess femininity.
I drive a nineteen-ninety-eight Chevy
I don't need a fancy car to feel good about myself.
Honkin' my horn when I'm comin' in heavy
I am not afraid to make my presence known.
Ball cap, t-shirt, tennis shoes
I prefer comfort over fashion trends.
Wedding nails and big hairdos
I can be feminine when I want to be.
Everybody 'round here calls me by my nickname
I have a sense of community and people know me by my personality, not just my appearance.
I throw my hand up in the air when I'm called Miss Thang
I have a sense of humor and don't take myself too seriously.
Writer(s): Lainey Wilson, Jerry Cupit
Contributed by Bailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.