I Hate Everything
George Strait [乔治史崔特] Lyrics
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When he ordered up his third one he looked around
Then he looked at me
And said, "I do believe
I'll have one more."
He said, "I hate this bar and I hate to drink,
But on second thought, tonight I think, I hate everything."
And a faded photograph fell out and hit the ground.
I picked it up,
He said, "thank you, bud."
I put it in his hand.
He said, "I probably oughta throw this one away
'cause she's the reason I feel this way.
I hate everything."
I hate my job
And I hate my life
And if it weren't for my two kids
I'd hate my ex wife.
I know I should move on and try to start again,
But I just can't get over her leaving me for him.
Then he shook his head, looked down at his ring, said, "I hate everything."
Said, "that one bedroom apartment where I get my mail,
Is really not a home, it's more like a jail,
With a swimming pool, and a parking lot view.
Man, it's just great.
I hate summer, winter, fall and spring.
Red and yellow, purple, blue and green.
I hate everything."
I hate my job
And I hate my life
And if it weren't for my two kids
I'd hate my ex wife.
I know I should move on and try to start again,
But I just can't get over her leaving me for him.
Then he shook his head, looked down at his ring, said, "I hate everything."
So I pulled out my phone and I called my house.
I said, "Babe, I'm coming home, we're gonna work this out."
I payed for his drinks
And I told him thanks
Thanks for everything.
In this song, the singer is at a bar and he meets a man who has had a few drinks and is feeling down. The man reveals that he hates everything, including his job, life, ex-wife, and himself. He is reminded of his ex-wife by a photo that falls out of his wallet and admits that he can't get over her leaving him for someone else. He hates everything in his life and feels trapped in his one-bedroom apartment, which he describes as being more like a jail than a home. He hates the seasons, colors, and everything else in his life.
The singer sympathizes with the man and realizes that he too is unhappy with his life. He pays for the man's drinks and then calls his own home to tell his wife that he is coming home to work things out. The song suggests that sometimes it takes meeting someone else who has hit rock bottom to realize that changes need to be made in one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
He was sitting there beside me throwing doubles down
He was drinking heavily while sitting next to me
When he ordered up his third one he looked around
After ordering his third drink, he surveyed the bar
Then he looked at me
He made eye contact with me
And said, "I do believe I'll have one more."
He decided to have another drink
He said, "I hate this bar and I hate to drink, But on second thought, tonight I think, I hate everything."
He dislikes drinking and the bar, and then he states that he hates everything
Then he opened up his billfold and threw a twenty down, And a faded photograph fell out and hit the ground.
He opened his wallet and a photo fell out after he paid for his drink
I picked it up, He said, "thank you, bud." I put it in his hand.
I picked up the photo and handed it to him
He said, "I probably oughta throw this one away 'cause she's the reason I feel this way. I hate everything."
The photo of his ex-girlfriend reminded him of his sorrow and misery
Said, "that one bedroom apartment where I get my mail, Is really not a home, it's more like a jail, With a swimming pool, and a parking lot view. Man, it's just great. I hate summer, winter, fall and spring. Red and yellow, purple, blue and green. I hate everything."
He dislikes his current living situation and life in general, including all aspects of nature and color
So I pulled out my phone and I called my house. I said, "Babe, I'm coming home, we're gonna work this out." I payed for his drinks And I told him thanks Thanks for everything.
The artist decides to leave the bar and go home to work on his relationship. He thanks the man for his company and pays for his drinks before leaving.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY STEFAN HARRISON, ROBERT KEITH STEGALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jasminegibert
This song plays on repeat in my head these days.
Eva Lehde
I’m sorry. I can relate.
Jaköv Eskibęl
Come on ladies we have no option but to continues hundreds of humans could not wake up today due to COVID or other health problems and we’re here complaining about being alive, I don’t know your situation but I guess not being in Prission or kidnapped it’s a blessing. Greetings
jasminegibert
@Jaköv Eskibęl you’re correct! Thank you for the reminder 😊 I’m doing better these days. Lots to be thankful for. ❤️
OneEyedUnikorn
I feel that!
Krystal Harwood
no good to hate everything! be thankful even in the hard times
Jack Harris
when you're happy you'll enjoy the music. when your sad you'll understand the lyrics.
ih8urVideo
well said.
JWPrimetime
Oh hell yeah!!
Rylee L
This comment is so heavy but so real