Japanese Cowboy
Ween · 12 Golden Country Greats [1996]
Or a brother on skates
Like a blizzard in Georgia
Or a train runnin' late
I call out your name girl
In the heat of the night
And nobody answers
Coz somethin' ain't right
Breakfast at Shawny's
At $2.99
Saved me me some money
And eased up my mind
I'm walkin' in circles
And feelin' the pain
I'm tossin' and turnin'
And cryin' in vain
Like a japanese cowboy
Or a brother on skates
Like a blizzard in Georgia
Or a train runnin' late
I call out your name girl
In the heat of the night
And nobody answers
Coz somethin' ain't right
Here we go.. [solo]
I'm ridin' at midnight
And crossin' the line
From the rain in my windshield
And the tears in my eyes
Now the bedroom is empty
And I spent my last dime
And the lovers are leavin'
I got nothin' but time
I got you on my mind
Like a japanese cowboy
Or a brother on skates
Like a blizzard in Georgia
Or a train runnin' late
I call out your name girl
In the heat of the night
And nobody answers
Coz somethin' ain't right
Japanese Cowboy
Ween's "Japanese Cowboy" stands as a quintessential example of their unique blend of country rock and psychedelic pop. Released on the 1996 compilation "12 Golden Country Greats," the track showcases the band's signature vocal interplay between Dean Ween and Jay Jay French, characterized by their distinct harmonies and quirky delivery. The song captures the whimsical yet melancholic spirit of their discography, drawing from the Americana influences that permeate their work while maintaining their signature eccentricity. It serves as a testament to their ability to reinterpret traditional country structures through a lens of surreal humor and musical innovation, cementing their place in the alternative country canon.

