Discover the story of the song > Deep In the Heart of Texas – Gene Autry

The song talks about the state of Texas, where the protagonist lives. He mentions how big the stars and sky are, and how the coyotes and rabbits can be heard in the distance. He also talks about chicken hocks, oil wells, cactus plants, and cowboys who say "Ka-yippie aye". Throughout the song, there is a theme of toughness, with even the cactus being tough on pants, which is why the cowboys wear chaps.