Charlie Robison (born Charles Fitzgerald Robison in Houston, TX, on 1 Septe… Read Full Bio ↴Charlie Robison (born Charles Fitzgerald Robison in Houston, TX, on 1 September 1964; died 10 September 2023) was an American country music singer-songwriter. Raised in Bandera, TX, his brother is singer/songwriter Bruce Robison. His younger sister is singer/songwriter Robyn Ludwick.

Before going solo, Robison was in the bands Chaparral, Millionaire Playboys, and Two Hoots and a Holler. At one point, Robison was on Warner Brothers, but apparently did not see eye to eye about his musical career there and left to release some albums on his own. Among his releases was a live disc also featuring brother Bruce Robison and Jack Ingram that was put out by Sony's Lucky Dog label. He then went to Dualtone Records.

Robison was a judge on the first season of the TV singing competition Nashville Star.

He married Emily Erwin of the Dixie Chicks in 1999 (the couple divorced on August 6, 2008). They have three children together: Charles Augustus, called "Gus", born November 11, 2002 and twins Julianna Tex (9:19pm, 6 lb 10 oz) and Henry Benjamin (9:29pm, 6 lb 14 oz), born on April 14, 2005. All three children were conceived via invitro fertilization.

Discography
High Life (2013) - Charlie Robison
Beautiful Day (2009) - Charlie Robison
Good Times (2004) - Charlie Robison
Live (2003) - Charlie Robison
Step Right Up (2001) - Charlie Robison
I Want You Bad [CD Single] (2001) -Charlie Robison
Unleashed Live (2000) - Charlie Robison/Jack Ingram/Bruce Robison
You're Not The Best [single] (1999) - Charlie Robison
Life of the Party (1998) - Charlie Robison
Barlight [CD/Cassette Single] (1998) - Charlie Robison
Bandera (1996) - Charlie Robison

Official website: http://www.charlierobison.com/

Right Man For The Job
Charlie Robison Lyrics

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John Henry moved a mountain outta nothing but a hammer and sweat
Well he beat that damn machinery down he said, "you ain't seen nothing yet"
Cause he had himself a woman, well she must have been something like you
When you're a man with a plan, got a hammer in your hand ain't nothing you can't do

Chorus:
When you're the right man
You're the right man

You're the right man
You're the right man for the job

Well there used to be a dude named Samson and he had himself some hair
Every skinny cowboy at the Pyramid Bar said the gene pool just ain't fair
But he went down to the barber cause he had to wear a tux that night
And even though he didn't ook like Hanson y'all, he made Delilah giggle with delight

Chorus 2:
He was the right man
He was the right man
He was the right man
Hew was the right man for the job

Bridge:
Well you loved yourself a carpenter, he never ever went to school
He was thick as ol' brown gravy and he had the wrong kind of tool

Solo

Well I ain't got no big muscles and I ain't got lots of hair
And I ain't no sheik from Arabia, just a fellow with some love to spare
So if you come back here to Texas, girl, from wherever you're at tonight
I'm gonna kiss you like you've never been kissed before for the rest of your doggone life

Chorus 3:
Cause I'm the right man
I'm the right man
I'm the right man
Yeah I'm the right man
The right man for the job

Chorus 4:
I'm the right man
I'm the right man
I'm the right man

I'm the right man
The right man for the job

Overall Meaning

In "Right Man For The Job," Charlie Robison uses two examples of legendary men to illustrate the idea that the right man for the job can achieve just about anything. He references John Henry, the African-American folk hero who famously outworked a steam drill in a race to dig a tunnel through a mountain, and Samson, the biblical figure who lost his great strength when Delilah cut his hair. Robison suggests that these men were able to overcome even seemingly insurmountable obstacles because they had the right woman by their side. He compares his own situation to theirs, saying that he may not be as physically impressive as those two men, but he has something to offer - his love - and if the woman he is talking to will give him a chance, he will prove to be the right man for the job of loving her.

Overall, "Right Man For The Job" is a song about self-confidence and the transformative power of love. Robison is saying that, no matter who you are or what your strengths and weaknesses may be, if you believe in yourself and have the right person at your side, you can accomplish great things. The song has a fun, upbeat feel and is meant to be a celebration of the kinds of men who refuse to give up, even in the face of significant challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

John Henry moved a mountain outta nothing but a hammer and sweat
John Henry accomplished an impossible feat by sheer determination and hard work

Well he beat that damn machinery down he said, "you ain't seen nothing yet"
He was so tenacious that he saw himself as capable of overcoming any challenge

Cause he had himself a woman, well she must have been something like you
He attributed his success to having a supportive partner who he compared to the person he was singing to

When you're a man with a plan, got a hammer in your hand ain't nothing you can't do
A determined person with a clear goal and the right tools can achieve anything

Well there used to be a dude named Samson and he had himself some hair
He alludes to the biblical story of Samson to illustrate how certain traits can make a person stand out

Every skinny cowboy at the Pyramid Bar said the gene pool just ain't fair
Others may envy another's natural abilities or physical attributes

But he went down to the barber cause he had to wear a tux that night
He was willing to make a compromise or change his appearance based on the situation

And even though he didn't ook like Hanson y'all, he made Delilah giggle with delight
The change in appearance didn't matter as long as she found him attractive

Well you loved yourself a carpenter, he never ever went to school
He describes someone who may not have formal education but has a practical skillset

He was thick as ol' brown gravy and he had the wrong kind of tool
Despite his skillset, he may not be suited to every task or situation

Well I ain't got no big muscles and I ain't got lots of hair
He points out that he doesn't possess the traits that some people may consider desirable

And I ain't no sheik from Arabia, just a fellow with some love to spare
He may not have status or wealth, but he has love to give

So if you come back here to Texas, girl, from wherever you're at tonight
He addresses the person he is singing to, saying that if they were to return to Texas

I'm gonna kiss you like you've never been kissed before for the rest of your doggone life
He promises to show them the love and affection that they deserve

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