Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known profes… Read Full Bio ↴Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, and NASCAR racing driver. Robbins was one of the most popular and successful country and western singers for most of his nearly four-decade career, which spanned from the late 1940s to the early 1980s.

Born in Glendale, Arizona, Robbins taught himself guitar while serving in the United States Navy during World War II, and subsequently drew fame performing in clubs in and around his hometown. In 1956, he released his first No. 1 country song, "Singing the Blues" and one year later, released two more No. 1 hits, "A White Sport Coat" and "The Story of My Life". In 1959, Robbins released his signature song, "El Paso", for which he won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. Later releases that drew critical acclaim include "Don't Worry", "Big Iron" and "Honkytonk Man", the last for which the 1982 Clint Eastwood film is named, and in which Robbins made his final appearance before death.

Over the course of his career, Robbins recorded more than 500 songs and 60 albums, and won two Grammy Awards, was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and was named the 1960s Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music. Robbins was a commercial success in both the country and pop genres, and his songs were covered by many other famous artists, including Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead and Elvis Presley. His music continues to have an influence in pop culture today, having recently appeared in several contemporary pop culture features, including the video game Fallout: New Vegas, and the series finale of AMC's Breaking Bad.

Robbins was born in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona. His mother was mostly of Paiute Indian heritage. Robbins grew up in a difficult family situation. His father took odd jobs to support the family of 10 children; however, his hard drinking led to divorce in 1937. Among his warmer memories of his childhood, Robbins recalled having listened to stories of the American West told by his maternal grandfather, Texas Bob Heckle, who was a local medicine man. At 17, Robbins left his troubled home to serve in the United States Navy as an LCT coxswain during World War II. He was stationed in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. To pass the time during the war, he learned to play the guitar, started writing songs, and came to love Hawaiian music.

Robbins' discography consists of 52 studio albums, 13 compilation albums, and 100 singles. In his career, Robbins charted 17 Number One singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as 82 Top 40 singles.

Robbins' highest charting album is 1959's Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs. It charted to #6 on the all-genre Billboard 200, and was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album's first single, "El Paso", became a hit on both the country and pop charts, charting to Number One on the Hot Country Songs as well as the Billboard Hot 100. While that would be his only pop Number One, in 1957, "A White Sport Coat" charted to #2, and in 1961, "Don't Worry" charted to #3.

His final Top 10 single was "Honkytonk Man" from the 1982 eponymous film in which Robbins had a role. He died shortly before its release. Since his death, four posthumous studio albums have been released, but they made no impact on the charts.

Robbins married Marizona "Mari" Baldwin on September 27, 1948. They had two children, Ronny and Janet, and were married 34 years until his death.

Love Is A Hurting Game
Marty Robbins Lyrics

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Hung around too long
Why, I can't explain
Should be glad you're gone
Love's a hurting game

Don't know why it happened
Who's to blame
Only know I'm cryin'

Love's a hurting game

If I seem bitter
Please don't condem
I keep remembering
What might have been

Don't know why it happened
Or who's to blame
Only know I'm cryin'
Love's a hurting game

Just let the teardrops
Fall where they may
What does it matter
Anyway

Don't know why it happened
Or who's to blame

Only know I'm cryin'
Love's a hurting game

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Marty Robbins's song "Love Is a Hurting Game" explore the experience of heartbreak and the emotional aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer reflects on the pain and confusion caused by a love gone wrong, unable to fully comprehend why things ended the way they did. The opening lines, "Hung around too long, Why, I can't explain, Should be glad you're gone, Love's a hurting game," suggest that the singer feels a mix of relief and regret in the aftermath of the breakup. On one hand, they know they should be happy that the person is no longer in their life, but on the other hand, they are still grappling with the pain of the lost love.

The lyrics convey a sense of introspection and self-blame, as the singer wonders why the relationship ended and who might be at fault. However, they acknowledge that placing blame is not as important as acknowledging the sadness they feel. The repetition of the line "Only know I'm cryin', Love's a hurting game" emphasizes the immense emotional pain caused by love's complexities and the inability to fully understand or control the trajectory of a relationship.

The latter part of the song expresses a sense of resignation and acceptance. The singer acknowledges that they may seem bitter but asks for understanding, as they continue to dwell on what might have been. The final verse, "Just let the teardrops fall where they may, What does it matter anyway," portrays a sense of surrender to the emotional turmoil, suggesting that it's futile to let the pain consume them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Love Is a Hurting Game" delve into the emotional aftermath of a failed love and the struggles to make sense of the pain and confusion. It speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the complex nature of relationships.

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Love Is A Hurting Game
Marty Robbins Lyrics