Discover the story of the song > Cowboys – jelly roll and struggle jennings

The song is warning mothers not to let their children grow up to be cowboys because they will never be at home and will always feel alone, even if they are with someone they love. The first verse talks about the struggles of being a cowboy and how the protagonist ended up in trouble with the law. The second verse talks about the life of a gambling cowboy and how he is always running from the law. Overall, the message of the song is that being a cowboy is a tough and lonely life, and there are better professions to pursue.