# A Cowboy Song explained — Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp

> Chapter companion for Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp by John A. Lomax.

## What happens

A cowboy expresses his devotion to Lolita, vowing to earn gold and even steal cattle to build a ranch for her, confident in her love despite other suitors.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Romance

The cowboy's devotion to Lolita drives his actions, including theft, to secure a future together.

## Character check-ins

### Pocock

Author of the song, as credited in 'Curley'.

### Lasca

Addressed as 'Señorita' and 'Lolita', the object of the cowboy's affection.

## Key lines

> I could not be so well content, So sure of thee, Señorita, But well I know you must relent And come to me, Lolita!

I wouldn't be so happy and confident in your love if I didn't know you'll eventually give in and be mine.

_Expresses the cowboy's certainty in winning Lolita's heart._

> I ride the range for thy dear sake, To earn thee gold, Señorita, Lolita; And steal the gringo’s cows to make A ranch to hold Lolita!

I work as a cowboy to earn money for you, and I'll even steal cattle from foreigners to build a ranch where we can live together.

_Highlights the cowboy's willingness to break the law for love._

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