Montgomery In The Rain
Hank Williams Jr. Lyrics


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You don't have to hide your baby, you don't have to go get no gun.
Oh how can you blame me for things I ain't never done.
I used to live here and now I've come back again.
Just to stop for awhile and think how things might of been.
I had to come back to remeber the joy
And the pain and if it's alright with you before I get back on the train.
I just want to see Montgomery in the rain.
Around these streets and old houses,
A whole lot of changes I've been through.
From the top of the town to feelin' down washing cars and shining shoes.
I once met a woman here with ways like I've never see
And we used to ramble from here to ol' New Orleans.

I had to come back to remember the joy and the pain.
But it won't be long till I'll be gone 'cause it ain't the same.
But I did want to see Montgomery in the rain.

I've just come back here to stare and ol' window pane.
For one last look before you tear it all down with your crane.

You don't have to hide your baby, you don't have go get no gun.
Don't you stare like I'm crazy just 'cause I'm Hank's only son.

I had to come back to remember the joy and the pain.
But it won't be long till I'm gone cause it ain't the same.

So if it's alright with you before I get back the train.
I'm a go out to Hank's tombstone and cry up a thunderstorm





I got to see Montgomery in the rain.

Overall Meaning

The song "Montgomery in the Rain" by Hank Williams Jr. is a haunting and reflective piece about the singer's return to Montgomery, Alabama, where he grew up. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but one can sense a longing for the past, for memories that can never be fully recaptured. Williams Jr. sings about the changes he has witnessed in his hometown, and the people he used to know who are no longer there. He feels a mixture of joy and pain, as he reflects on the happy times and the hardships of his youth.


The lines "You don't have to hide your baby, you don't have to go get no gun / Oh how can you blame me for things I ain't never done" suggest that Williams Jr. may have had some trouble with the law or with certain residents of Montgomery in the past. He is asking for forgiveness and understanding as he returns to visit the place where he grew up. The image of Montgomery in the rain is a poignant one, evoking a sense of sadness and nostalgia.


Overall, "Montgomery in the Rain" is a beautiful and melancholy song that captures the bittersweet emotions of revisiting one's childhood home. It is a reminder that no matter how much we may change or how far we may go, our past will always be a part of us.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't have to hide your baby, you don't have to go get no gun.
I am not here to cause any trouble, so there is no need to be on the defensive.


Oh how can you blame me for things I ain't never done.
I am not responsible for the changes that have occurred here, but I still feel connected to this town.


I used to live here and now I've come back again.
I spent a lot of time in this town before, and I have returned after being away for a while.


Just to stop for awhile and think how things might of been.
I want to take some time to reflect on my past experiences here and imagine how things could have turned out differently.


I had to come back to remeber the joy
I wanted to come back to experience the good times once more.


And the pain and if it's alright with you before I get back on the train.
I also need to confront the bad memories I associate with this town before I leave again.


I just want to see Montgomery in the rain.
I have a particular desire to witness this town in the rain, which may bring back memories of the past.


Around these streets and old houses,
I have seen a lot of different changes in this area.


A whole lot of changes I've been through.
I have had many personal experiences that have shaped who I am now.


From the top of the town to feelin' down washing cars and shining shoes.
I have seen both the highs and lows of this town, from the most prestigious locations to the less glamorous jobs.


I once met a woman here with ways like I've never see
I had a particularly memorable encounter with someone here that has stuck with me over time.


And we used to ramble from here to ol' New Orleans.
Together, we had some great adventures that I still think fondly of.


But it won't be long till I'll be gone 'cause it ain't the same.
I know that I cannot stay here forever because things have changed too much since I was last here.


But I did want to see Montgomery in the rain.
Despite being aware that I cannot stay, I still wanted to experience this town one last time in a specific weather pattern.


I've just come back here to stare at an ol' window pane.
I also have a specific place I want to visit and spend some time around.


For one last look before you tear it all down with your crane.
This place holds a special meaning for me, although it is not necessarily of value to others, so I want to pay my respects before it is destroyed.


Don't you stare like I'm crazy just 'cause I'm Hank's only son.
I may attract some attention because of my family's fame, but I am still just a person with emotions and connections to specific places.


So if it's alright with you before I get back the train.
I hope that my visit is not causing disturbance to the locals, but also, I want to spend some more time here before leaving.


I'm a go out to Hank's tombstone and cry up a thunderstorm
I also have a personal connection to Hank Williams and want to visit his final resting place before I leave town.


I got to see Montgomery in the rain.
Despite all the other experiences I have had in this town, witnessing it in the rain is the most memorable and personally significant to me.




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Written by: STEVE YOUNG

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