I'm a Long Gone Daddy
Hank Williams III Lyrics
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And now I got enough and so I'm getting out
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
I been in the doghouse so doggone long
That when I get a kiss I think that something's wrong
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
I'll go find a gal that wants to treat me right
You go get yourself a man that wants to fight
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
You start your jaws a-wagging and it never stops
You never shut your mouth until I blow my top
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
I remember back when you were nice and sweet
Things have changed, you'd rather fight than eat
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
I'm a-gonna do some riding on the midnight train
I'm taking everything except my ball and chain
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
The song "I'm a Long Gone Daddy" by Hank Williams III is a breakup song in which the singer has had enough of his partner's behavior and decides to leave. The lyrics speak of a man who has been mistreated by his partner for a long time, and is now ready to move on. In the first verse, he tells his partner that all they do is sit around and pout, which has led him to make the decision to leave her. He then repeats the chorus, proclaiming that he is a "long gone daddy" who doesn't need her anyway.
In the second verse, the singer describes how he has been in the "doghouse" for so long that he no longer knows what it's like to receive affection. He then repeats the chorus, emphasizing that he is leaving and doesn't need her. In the third verse, he tells his partner that he will find a woman who treats him right, while she can go find a man who likes to fight. He repeats the chorus one last time in the last verse, announcing that he is going to leave on the midnight train and take everything except his ball and chain.
Line by Line Meaning
All you want to do is sit around and pout
You have been constantly sulking and complaining.
And now I got enough and so I'm getting out
I have had enough and decided to leave.
I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now
I am departing from this situation immediately.
I'm a long gone daddy, I don't need you anyhow
I am a single and free man without any dependence on you.
I been in the doghouse so doggone long
I have been in trouble and disfavored for so long.
That when I get a kiss I think that something's wrong
Even a simple act of affection makes me suspicious.
I'll go find a gal that wants to treat me right
I will find a woman who will treat me with respect and kindness.
You go get yourself a man that wants to fight
You can find someone who is willing to argue and bicker with you.
You start your jaws a-wagging and it never stops
You constantly talk and nag without end.
You never shut your mouth until I blow my top
You never stop talking until I become angry.
I remember back when you were nice and sweet
I recall a time when you were kind and affectionate.
Things have changed, you'd rather fight than eat
Now you seem to prefer arguing over having peace and sustenance.
I'm a-gonna do some riding on the midnight train
I am leaving town at night by train.
I'm taking everything except my ball and chain
I am taking all my possessions with me, except for my personal burdens and problems.
Lyrics Β© Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS
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