Callin' Your Name
Hank Williams III Lyrics
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I've been thinkin' about you and I can't eat
I tried to go outside, but it strarted to rain
And I'm sittin' here in tears callin' your name
Callin' your name O Lord, I need you now
I didn't know how far I was driftin' out
It's been so hard livin' all alone
I need ya this time - Lord, please can ya give me a home
It's been so hard these last few years without you
I've been wild and I didn't have a care
I've caused myself so much sorrow
So I'm callin' this time - can I be saved
Callin' your name O Lord, I need you now
I didn't know how far I was driftin' out
It's been so hard livin' all alone
I need ya this time - Lord, please can ya give me a home
I'm calling this time - Lord, please can ya give me a home
"Hank Williams III's song Callin' Your Name" is a plaintive cry for help and redemption. The song emanates a sense of deep regret, loneliness and despair. The opening lines of the chorus "Callin' your name O Lord, I need you now / I didn't know how far I was driftin' out" resonates with the feelings of someone who has been lost in their own delusions and away from the light of God's love. The singer's attempts to overcome his demons are evident in lines such as "I've been wild and I didn't have a care / I've caused myself so much sorrow."
The song also touches on the theme of self-destruction and the need for someone to care for him. The line "It's been so hard livin' all alone / I need ya this time - Lord, please can ya give me a home" starkly expresses the singer's yearning for a home, a sense of belonging and companionship after years of living without direction. The use of rain as a symbol of his turmoil is a superb touch, adding to the melancholic atmosphere and the sense of despair.
In conclusion, "Callin' Your Name" is a poignant expression of a fallen soul seeking redemption and solace. It touches on the themes of regret, self-destruction, loneliness and the need for a home. Overall, the song conveys emotions that are universal and relatable to anyone who has grappled with the complexities of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been up all night and I can't sleep
I haven't been able to sleep all night, as I've been thinking about you.
I've been thinkin' about you and I can't eat
You have been on my mind so much that I haven't been able to eat anything.
I tried to go outside, but it strarted to rain
I attempted to leave my house, but it started raining, preventing me from going anywhere.
And I'm sittin' here in tears callin' your name
I'm sitting alone and crying, calling out for you.
Callin' your name O Lord, I need you now
I'm shouting out to you, O Lord, as I need you now more than ever.
I didn't know how far I was driftin' out
I didn't realize how much I had distanced myself from you, until this moment.
It's been so hard livin' all alone
Living alone has been incredibly difficult for me.
I need ya this time - Lord, please can ya give me a home
At this moment, I need you more than ever, Lord. Can you please provide me with a place to call home?
It's been so hard these last few years without you
The past few years without you have been incredibly challenging for me.
I've been wild and I didn't have a care
I've been reckless and carefree, without any concern for the consequences of my actions.
I've caused myself so much sorrow
My actions have led to my own sorrow and pain.
So I'm callin' this time - can I be saved
At this moment, I'm reaching out to you, wondering if I can be saved from my own mistakes and reckless behavior.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHELTON HANK III WILLIAMS
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@carollee8823
I love Hank1 and Hank3.
@BradNC11175
Some of the most devout people you could ever meet are reformed hell raisers. I'd go as far as to say some of the best true Christians I ever met had one hell of a wild streak in them at some point in their lives.
@janetsnow1175
WHAT A TENDER... PRECIOUS SONG!!! IT STANDS OUT CUZ...YOU TWICKED...ME!! HEE HEE...THIS IS GREAT FOR RECOVERING PEOPLE..RIGHT NOW... IT'S ECHOING IN MY HEAD AS THEY TAKE BREATHALYZER OUT OF TRUCK...and after all SATOP and shit... can't even afford to drive... saying goodbye...but...I have your music by my side... couldn't do it W out you...THANK YOU
@jeremydunn3976
Holy shit it’s real country music! Bout fucking time
@armandobalderas9814
Plays at my bar full blast...
No pop country here.
Straight from Ojinaga Chihuahua.
Where outlaws are real.
@isabelvela6684
WOW...THIS IS AWESOME. GIVES ME CHILLS...HE SOUNDS LONEY, LOVESICK AND BLUE. REAL DEAL RIGHT HERE.
@jaredison2708
I feel like this a lot with my walk with God. Hank 3 and his grandfather both have a way of describing how I feel. At least with some songs. I don't need any woman or any friends, I just wish the good lord would take care of my depression. The doctor says I'm empathetic and that brings me down a lot, also explains why I can feel the pain in Hanks voice. I just can't get enough of this kind of music.
@stephallan2543
Jared Ison I’m praying for you...the Father will bring you out of the depression! God Bless 🤔🙇🏻♀️🙏🏽🔑🕊🔥
@boonesboroughbeachboy9341
Hank Sr's songs really guided me to be Christian . Thank God for hank 3
@randyorlando67
@@boonesboroughbeachboy9341 God bless all of y’all on this comment section. Hank 3 sounds just like his granddad who was the best country singer of all time. I hope everybody that’s feeling depressed can lean on God and He will heal your soul