Do You Hear What I Hear?
Country Christmas Music All-Stars Lyrics
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Down on my luck and I almost let it get to me
Made it out the mud where stones, twigs and ditches be
But I'm a Rollin' Stone like mama and Keith Richards see
Alcoholic son, I love'em they gave gifts to me
Father passed away, I remember his face vividly
Only fear God in the sky, that's where the limits be
Shout out Skye, I love you, you're still a kid to me
Dad's in the sky and I don't know how to cope with it
Saw him in the hospital leavin' when he was frozen stiff
They tell me stop your crying, be manly, you gotta hold it in
Lookin' at directions, I never knew where to go with it
My father raised me real that's why I'm writin' the coldest shit
Jameson whiskey the flask, I'm bout to hold the fifth
Yeah, yeah, I'm bout to hold the fifth
Why don't you tell me bout your fears
Tell me bout the things that make you shed a couple tears
Tell me why we're still here
Through the pain and the struggle, tryin' not to disappear
Come and crack a couple beers, you could tell me what you hear
Why don't you tell me bout your fears
Tell me bout the things that make you shed a couple tears
Tell me why we're still here
Through the pain and the struggle, tryin' not to disappear
Come and crack a couple beers, you could tell me what you hear
I heard you talkin' bout that pain so I know you can relate
If I told you bout my life? Man, it'd scare you something straight
Don't know why I don't sedate all this pain that I done ate
But time is of the essence, I don't really like to wait
I'd rather throw on a beat, unleash the demons deep in me
Wonder why everyone close always keeps on leavin' me
Maybe it's something I can't see, maybe you can show me
Am I truly hard to love or do I keep it too G
They say honesty is key, now it's just priority
Cause my conscience too loud, it always takes a hold of me
I lost the only woman close whose love was unconditional
So if I grow to love you, just know it isn't typical
I've dealt with so much loss but somehow it still hurts
It's ironic if I'm honest, this heart of mine is a curse
Cause I know the next loss is gonna be even worse
And I don't want another name written down in a verse, no
Why don't you tell me bout your fears
Tell me bout the things that make you shed a couple tears
Tell me why we're still here
Through the pain and the struggle, tryin' not to disappear
Come and crack a couple beers, you could tell me what you hear
Why don't you tell me bout your fears
Tell me bout the things that make you shed a couple tears
Tell me why we're still here
Through the pain and the struggle, tryin' not to disappear
Come and crack a couple beers, you could tell me what you hear
The lyrics to the song "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Country Christmas Music All-Stars touches upon themes of struggle, loss, and the need for connection. In the beginning, the singer talks about being down on his luck and almost succumbing to his hardships, but ultimately persevering like a "Rollin' Stone." He reflects on the gifts his parents gave him, despite him being an "alcoholic son," and remembers his father's face vividly even after his passing. The only limit he acknowledges is fearing God in the sky, where his father and little sister are, which suggests a certain level of faith or spirituality he holds onto.
The chorus invites others to share their fears and emotions, to talk about what makes them shed tears, and to crack open a couple of beers in order to connect. He talks about the pain and struggle everyone experiences, and how he doesn't want to "disappear" or feel like he's being erased from existence. The lyrics suggest a deep need for vulnerability and support, as the singer recognizes how loss can impact his life and fears what could come next. The song ultimately communicates a desire for authenticity and kinship in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I was down on my luck, that Patron states misery
I was in a difficult situation, drowning in alcohol, feeling utterly miserable
Down on my luck and I almost let it get to me
I was almost defeated by my terrible luck and circumstances
Made it out the mud where stones, twigs and ditches be
I overcame hardships and obstacles that were like mud, filled with stones, twigs, and ditches
But I'm a Rollin' Stone like mama and Keith Richards see
I'm like a rolling stone, always on the move, just like my mother and Keith Richards
Alcoholic son, I love'em they gave gifts to me
My parents were alcoholics, but I still love them because they gave me gifts and support
Father passed away, I remember his face vividly
My father died, but I have vivid memories of his face
Only fear God in the sky, that's where the limits be
I only fear God in heaven because that is where limits and boundaries are set
Shout out Skye, I love you, you're still a kid to me
I want to give a shout out to my sister Skye and tell her how much I love her, even though she's still a kid in my eyes
The sky is where I pray so I pray to my little sister see
I pray in the sky and ask my little sister to see and hear my prayers
Dad's in the sky and I don't know how to cope with it
My dad is in heaven and I don't know how to deal with his absence
Saw him in the hospital leavin' when he was frozen stiff
I saw my dad's lifeless body in the hospital when he passed away
They tell me stop your crying, be manly, you gotta hold it in
People tell me to stop crying and be tough, but I find it hard to hold my emotions in
Lookin' at directions, I never knew where to go with it
I always felt lost and unsure of where to go with my life
My father raised me real that's why I'm writin' the coldest shit
My dad raised me to be true and honest, which explains why I write such raw and honest music
Jameson whiskey the flask, I'm bout to hold the fifth
I have a flask of Jameson whiskey and I'm about to drink the last of it
Yeah, yeah, I'm bout to hold the fifth
Yes, I'm going to finish off the fifth of whiskey
Why don't you tell me bout your fears
Sharing our fears and concerns can help us better understand and support each other
Tell me bout the things that make you shed a couple tears
Let's talk about the things that make us emotional and cry
Tell me why we're still here
Let's talk about why we're still breathing and alive, despite the struggles we face
Through the pain and the struggle, tryin' not to disappear
We're trying to survive and not give up, even though we're in pain and struggling
Come and crack a couple beers, you could tell me what you hear
Let's crack open some beers and have a chat, and share what we hear and think about our lives
I heard you talkin' bout that pain so I know you can relate
I heard you talk about your pain, so I know you can understand and relate to mine
If I told you bout my life? Man, it'd scare you something straight
If I shared with you all the challenges and hardships in my life, it would make you realize the importance of being grateful and humble
Don't know why I don't sedate all this pain that I done ate
I don't know why I don't numb my pain with drugs or alcohol, given all the emotional trauma and pain I've experienced
But time is of the essence, I don't really like to wait
Time is precious, and I don't like to waste it waiting or being idle
I'd rather throw on a beat, unleash the demons deep in me
I prefer to listen to music and let out my inner demons and emotions, rather than keeping them bottled up inside
Wonder why everyone close always keeps on leavin' me
I wonder why everyone I care about always ends up leaving me
Maybe it's something I can't see, maybe you can show me
Maybe there's something about me that I'm not aware of, and perhaps you can help me understand it better
Am I truly hard to love or do I keep it too G
I question whether I'm really hard to love, or if I just act too cool or 'G' to let others in
They say honesty is key, now it's just priority
I've learned that honesty is important, and now I make it a priority in my life
Cause my conscience too loud, it always takes a hold of me
My conscience is very strong, it always reminds me of my past mistakes and makes me feel guilty
I lost the only woman close whose love was unconditional
The only woman who loved me unconditionally in my life is gone, and that's a painful loss for me
So if I grow to love you, just know it isn't typical
If I ever grow to love someone, just know that it won't be easy or typical, given my past experiences and emotional scars
I've dealt with so much loss but somehow it still hurts
I've experienced a great deal of loss in my life, and it still hurts to think about it
It's ironic if I'm honest, this heart of mine is a curse
Ironically, my heart, which is meant to love and feel emotions, is actually a burden and a curse for me
Cause I know the next loss is gonna be even worse
I'm afraid that the next loss I experience will be even more painful than before
And I don't want another name written down in a verse, no
I don't want to write another song about someone I've lost, I don't want to experience that kind of pain again
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Tanysha Soulia, William Leahy
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