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Hold Your Horses
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Sep 1, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Anne Wilson's song 'Hold Your Horses' offers gentle, practical advice to a young woman considering a serious relationship. Using cowboy and rodeo imagery, the lyrics encourage patience and careful discernment before committing to marriage. The song acknowledges the excitement of dreaming about a future together but stresses the importance of being sure the partner is truly right. It advises taking time, praying, and seeking God's guidance, reminding listeners that forever is a long time. The overall tone is supportive and wise, blending country storytelling with a faith-based perspective on love and commitment.
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Every cowgirl wants a cowboy to call her own
You think you found one, honey
And he's dead set on setting this thing in stone
With a house in the countryside
You're thinking twice
Here's a little I've been there advice
Before you saddle up with him and ride off in that sunset
It's okay to pull them reins if you can't say he's the one yet
Ain't nothing wrong with dreaming on
'Bout rings and swings on porches
Before you let him hold your heart
Hold your horses
He might be your last rodeo
Just as gold as a buckle
Or nothing but a dog and pony show
So you better be double
Sure that he's tried and true
And he's worth hitching your wagon to
Before you saddle up with him and ride off in that sunset
It's okay to pull them reins if you can't say he's the one yet
Ain't nothing wrong with dreaming on
'Bout rings and swings on porches
Before you let him hold your heart
Hold your horses
Take a breath, take a walk
You and God have a good, long talk
Till there's no doubt in your mind
'Cause forever is a real long time
Before you saddle up with him and ride off in that sunset
It's okay to pull them reins if you can't say he's the one yet
Ain't nothing wrong with dreaming on
'Bout rings and swings on porches
Before you let him hold your heart
Hold your horses
Girl, hold your horses
Forever is a real long time
Hold your horses