Discover the story of the song > Ain’t Always The Cowboy – Jon Pardi

The song is about a man who realizes that sometimes it's not the stereotypical cowboy who leaves, but rather anyone who is restless and searching for something. The man is comforting his partner who is crying and leaving him, but he can't help but smile because he admires her independence and courage. He describes her heart as a tumbleweed, always chasing the wind and going wherever it takes her, even if it means leaving love behind.