He was rugged as a prairie in the middle of July Riding tall in solitary, blowing smoke rings at the sky He was rough around the edges like the outer county lines If he was here right now, I swear I'd make him mine What ever happened to the Marlboro man? Did he finally tame the west? Ride off in that sunset Was he looking for a wild flame to light him up again? 'Cause right now I could use a Marlboro, Marlboro man I don't smoke much, but I would if he handed me a light I don't ride horses, but I could if he offered me a ride I would worry 'bout him all day, let him keep me up all night Bet you I could make him show a softer side What ever happened to the Marlboro man? Did he finally tame the west? Ride off in that sunset Was he looking for a wild flame to light him up again? 'Cause right now I could use a Marlboro, Marlboro man Maybe it's just sweet nostalgia From a western movie scene But I like to think he ain't a dying breed Man, I wish I knew the Marlboro man Someone strong enough to love me how I am I could be his wild flame, to light him up again Right now I could use a Marlboro, Marlboro man Marlboro man