[edit] Career
Henson's career started in his home state of Oklahoma, performing at clubs around Oklahoma City and Tulsa. His family was active in politics and raised buffalo on a ranch outside Oklahoma City. In the mid 1960s, Henson moved to Nashville and became a member of the vocal group The Kimberlys. After leaving the group, Henson started on his solo career, and in 1967, he signed with Monument Records, and he immediately scored in a big way with a song called "Skip a Rope". The song became a huge hit, spending six weeks at Number 1 on the country charts in 1968 and also making the Top 25 on the Pop charts.
[edit] After Skip a Rope and Later Career
After "Skip a Rope", Cargill continued to have Top 20 hits with such songs as "Row Row Row" (1968), "None Of My Business" (his only other Top 10) (1969), and "The Most Uncomplicated Goodbye I Ever Heard" (1970). Later, he had a television show, Country Hayride, and performed for many years in Reno and Las Vegas. Johnny Cash was godfather to his oldest son, Cash.
After leaving Monument Records, Henson moved to Mega Records in 1971, where he scored several minor hits. In 1973, he made a strong comeback to the charts when he signed with Atlantic Records and scored 2 Top 30 hits in 1974 with "Some Old California Memory" and a version of Mac Davis' "Stop And Smell The Roses". In 1980, he formed his own record label Copper Mountain Records and he scored his last Top 30 hit that year with "Silence On The Line". In the late 1980s he retired to Oklahoma City and died on March 24, 2007
Naked and Crying
Henson Cargill Lyrics
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But I wouldn't take a million for all the pleasures that I found
I wish I'd saved a minute out of all my wasted days
Helping someone in some little way
You see I still remember how it feels to try and sleep
When you're cold alone and hungry and without a bite to eat
And no one is willing to help you
Unless you're willing to kiss their feet
I came into this world naked and crying
And I made my way through hard work and always trying
I'm sure somewhere I had such a good be found
But I never met a men who made it laying down
My father always told me if you're broke son don't be poor
Never be a quitter, but always be a doer
And you would be amazed at all the luck that hangs around
The man who works the hardest when he's down
Well I've never been in a place I couldn't hold my head up high
And I never met a man I couldn't look square in the eye
And all my social status isn't who's who's what or why
I make my way and I manage to get by
I came into this world naked and crying
And I made my way through hard work and always trying
I'm sure some where I had such a good be found
But I never met a man who made it laying down
I came into this world naked and crying
And I made my way through hard work and always trying
I'm sure that somewhere such good could be found
But I never met a man who made it laying down
The lyrics to Henson Cargill's song "Naked and Crying" speak to the notion of self-reliance and hard work in the face of adversity. The first verse reflects on the difficult moments in life and how they often feel never-ending. However, the second part of the verse highlights the importance of the little moments of joy and pleasure that come from persevering through these challenges. This sentiment is echoed in the chorus, in which Cargill talks about his own struggles but emphasizes the importance of always trying.
The second verse delves into the idea of helping others, and how it's important to make an effort to help others even in small ways. The following lines highlight the struggles of being alone and hungry, and the realization that many people aren't willing to assist unless there's something in it for them. Cargill makes it clear that he doesn't want that kind of help, and that he would rather make his own way through hard work and determination.
The final verse focuses on the wisdom imparted by Cargill's father, who encouraged his son to never give up and to always work hard. This attitude is reflected in Cargill's own life and the way he carries himself - he's never in a place where he can't hold his head up high, and he's never met a man he couldn't look in the eye. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of resilience and perseverance, and the idea that we can all make our own way if we are willing to put in the effort.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I had a dollar for every day that I've been down
I have faced many difficult times in my life.
But I wouldn't take a million for all the pleasures that I found
Despite the hard times, I have also experienced many great moments in life that make it all worth it.
I wish I'd saved a minute out of all my wasted days, Helping someone in some little way
I regret not using my time more productively to help others in need.
You see I still remember how it feels to try and sleep, When you're cold alone and hungry and without a bite to eat
I have experienced the pain of not having basic necessities such as food and shelter.
And no one is willing to help you, Unless you're willing to kiss their feet, And that type of help never interested me
I refuse to beg for help or compromise my morals to receive it.
I came into this world naked and crying, And I made my way through hard work and always trying
I entered this world with nothing and have worked hard to achieve everything I have.
I'm sure somewhere I had such a good be found, But I never met a men who made it laying down
Success requires hard work and persistence; I have never met anyone who achieved greatness without putting in the effort.
My father always told me if you're broke son don't be poor, Never be a quitter, but always be a doer
My father taught me to never give up on my dreams and to always work hard to achieve them.
And you would be amazed at all the luck that hangs around, The man who works the hardest when he's down
Luck often comes to those who work hard and persevere through difficult times.
Well I've never been in a place I couldn't hold my head up high, And I never met a man I couldn't look square in the eye
I am proud of who I am and stand by my actions and decisions with confidence.
And all my social status isn't who's who's what or why, I make my way and I manage to get by
I do not define myself based on my social status; regardless of my position, I work hard to survive and succeed.
I'm sure some where I had such a good be found, But I never met a man who made it laying down
I have never seen anyone achieve great things without putting in the hard work and effort necessary to do so.
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ron Taylor
on So Many Ways of Saying She's Gone
first time ive heard all these songs-wonderful