The song "Texas Time" by Keith Urban is about the singer's longing for the carefree and laid-back lifestyle of Texas, compared to the hustle and bustle of city life in New York and California. The lyrics describe how the girls in New York may be pretty, but the city leaves him feeling cold. He then mentions his experience in California where the summer nights and girls are warmer, but lacking a carefree attitude. The song goes on to talk about a place where people smile and take life easy, highlighting the beauty and freedom of Texas. The singer sings about wanting to go back to Texas, where he can find a tight t-shirt on a real hot body and enjoy the party atmosphere with whiskey, women, and wine. He mentions the I35 highway from Dallas to Austin, symbolizing the journey back to the heart of Texas. The song emphasizes the desire to be in a place where people are real and make him feel right at home. The lyrics paint a picture of Texas as a place where one can howl at the moon like a wild coyote and enjoy the beauty of blooming cacti surrounded by the pink peyote. It represents a romanticized view of the Texan lifestyle, filled with freedom, fun, and a sense of timelessness. The overall meaning of the song is the singer's yearning to return to Texas, a place that embodies the carefree and easygoing atmosphere he longs for. The lyrics convey a sense of excitement and anticipation, urging the listener to join him on this journey back to Texas time.
