Guess What That
Hank Williams Jr. Lyrics


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My blood pressure worked no normal

My temperature started to rise

A cold chill's a comin' all over

And tears are fillin' my eyes
Guess what, that's right she's gone

The days will turn into weeks

The weeks will turn into years

And I'm turnin' into a block of stone

I can't see for my tears

Guess what, that's right she's gone

The train left town this morning

Guess who waved goodbye

A cute little trig in a bridal red dress

And a man with a little bow tie

My mind is spinnin' in circles

I'm about to go insane

Like a fool

I'm a runnin' down the railroad track

I'm tryin' to stop that train

Guess what, that's right she's gone

The train left town this morning

Guess who waved goodbye

Guess what, you're right she's gone





Guess what, that's right she's gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hank William Jr.'s "Guess What That's Right She's Gone" is a depiction of the heart-wrenching feeling of losing a loved one. The song describes the physical and emotional pain that the singer is going through in the aftermath of the departure of his partner. The opening lines, "My blood pressure worked no normal, My temperature started to rise, A cold chill's a comin' all over" reveals the physical symptoms he is experiencing, the depth of the emotions he is feeling, and the shock and disbelief of the situation. As the song progresses, he narrates how he is struggling to cope with the loss; he is crying uncontrollably, and his mind is spiraling.


The lyrics masterfully describe the devastating impact of a breakup. The singer understands that time will heal his wounds, but the wait seems unbearable. He narrates, "The days will turn into weeks, The weeks will turn into years, And I'm turnin' into a block of stone." The song ends with the singer chasing after the train that is carrying his ex-lover away. It is a desperate attempt to stop the inevitable and win her back. The song portrays a feeling a lot of people can relate to—a feeling of loss and desperation.


Line by Line Meaning

My blood pressure worked no normal
I am experiencing physical symptoms of distress and upset due to the absence of my lover.


My temperature started to rise
My body is reacting to the emotional pain I am feeling, causing my temperature to increase.


A cold chill's a comin' all over
I am feeling a physical sensation of coldness due to the emotional shock of my lover leaving.


And tears are fillin' my eyes
I am crying and unable to control my emotions at the thought of my lover leaving me.


Guess what, that's right she's gone
I am faced with the reality that my lover has left me and there is nothing I can do to change it.


The days will turn into weeks
Time will continue to pass, and my pain will persist and possibly even worsen.


The weeks will turn into years
My sadness and heartbreak may last for an extended period of time, causing me to feel like time is dragging on.


And I'm turnin' into a block of stone
The weight of my sadness is making it hard for me to move forward, and I feel like I am becoming hardened and unfeeling.


I can't see for my tears
My vision is blurred and obstructed by the amount of tears I am crying.


The train left town this morning
My lover left me behind and moved on, leaving me feeling abandoned and alone.


Guess who waved goodbye
My lover said goodbye to me as they left, adding to the pain of their departure.


A cute little trig in a bridal red dress
My lover got married to someone else, which I am forced to witness and makes me feel jealous and hurt.


And a man with a little bow tie
The person my lover married is dressed in formal attire, adding to the feeling that they are moving on to a more refined and sophisticated life without me.


My mind is spinnin' in circles
I am unable to think clearly due to the overwhelming emotions that I am experiencing in response to my lover's departure.


I'm about to go insane
The intensity of my emotional pain is becoming too much for me to bear, and I feel like I may lose my grip on reality.


Like a fool
I feel foolish for not being able to control my emotions and for still loving someone who has left me.


I'm a runnin' down the railroad track
I am so desperate to stop my lover from leaving that I am willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means chasing after a train.


Guess what, that's right she's gone
The pain of my lover leaving is still fresh and ever-present, and I am struggling to come to terms with it.




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Comments from YouTube:

Daniel Burns

this song only went to #42 on the country charts in 1964!!!

Debbie Williams

👍👍👍👍...

MAMA TRIED

Hank Jr. before he fell off of the mountain.

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