Hug
Nathan Carter Lyrics


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I remember I wasn't much older, four or maybe five at the most,
Goin' to school morning were colder, there was no such thing as a Bus.
Our mother d'be searching for school bags and combing our hair the wrong way,
As she buttered our toast and buttened our coats, here's what my mother did say.

Ah we all need a hug in the morning, and one at the end of the day.
many as possible squezed in between to keep life's troubles at bay.
No matter where ever you ramble, our problems be great or be small.
It's my beliefe that for instant relief, a hug is the best cure of all.

I met an old exile in Boston, he longed to go back home one day.
But he thought no one there would be caring, for he'd been so long away.
To stop the tear drop in his coffee, he gave his old whiskers a tug.
And he knew all he'd give all he needed to live, for a big welcome home again hug.

Ah we all need a hug in the morning, and one at the end of the day.
And many as possible squeezed in between to keep life's troubles at bay.
No matter where ever you ramble, your problems be great or be small.
It is my beliefe that for instant relief, a hug is the best cure of all.

A letter can bring consolation, a phone call can brighten the night.
In the midst of great aggravation, they can put at least some things to right.
When your heart just feels like it's breaking, your life's slipping down past the plug.
And you feel like a ghost, the thing you want most is someone to give you a hug.

Ah we all need a hug in the morning, and one at the end of the day.
And many as possible squezed in between to keep life's troubles at bay.

No matter where ever you ramble, your problems be great or be small.
It is my belief that for instant relief, a hug is the best cure of all.

Overall Meaning

The song "Hug" by Nathan Carter is a touching tribute to the power of a simple hug. The lyrics describe various situations where someone may need a hug, whether it be a young child going to school, an old exile longing for home, or someone going through a difficult time. The message is clear - no matter what problems we may face in life, a hug can provide instant relief.


The opening verse describes the singer's childhood, when his mother would give him and his siblings a hug in the morning before school. This was a comforting ritual that helped them face the day ahead. The chorus repeats the message of the song - we all need hugs to keep life's troubles at bay. The second verse tells the story of an old exile in Boston who longs to return home and receive a big welcome-home hug. The third verse mentions other things that can offer consolation, such as letters and phone calls, but ultimately, nothing can replace the power of a hug.


Overall, "Hug" is a heartwarming song that reminds us of the importance of human connection and the power of touch. It encourages listeners to reach out and offer a hug to someone who may be struggling, as this simple act of kindness can make all the difference.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember I wasn't much older, four or maybe five at the most,
I recall a time when I was a child, maybe just four or five years old.


Goin' to school morning were colder, there was no such thing as a Bus.
School mornings were chilly, and there were no buses to transport me to school.


Our mother d'be searching for school bags and combing our hair the wrong way,
My mother would search for our school bags and sometimes style our hair in an odd way.


As she buttered our toast and buttened our coats, here's what my mother did say.
While preparing our breakfast and helping us dress, my mother used to say the following words.


Ah we all need a hug in the morning, and one at the end of the day.
We all require a hug in the morning, and again at the end of the day.


Many as possible squezed in between to keep life's troubles at bay.
Try to squeeze in as many hugs as possible throughout the day to keep life's worries at bay.


No matter where ever you ramble, our problems be great or be small.
Regardless of where you go, your issues may be significant or insignificant.


It's my beliefe that for instant relief, a hug is the best cure of all.
I firmly believe that a hug is the most effective treatment for immediate relief.


I met an old exile in Boston, he longed to go back home one day.
I encountered an elderly refugee in Boston who yearned to return home one day.


But he thought no one there would be caring, for he'd been so long away.
He feared that nobody would care for him back home after being gone for so long.


To stop the tear drop in his coffee, he gave his old whiskers a tug.
To prevent a tear from dropping into his coffee, he tugged his old whiskers.


And he knew all he'd give all he needed to live, for a big welcome home again hug.
He realized that he would do anything to have a warm, comforting welcome back home hug.


A letter can bring consolation, a phone call can brighten the night.
A letter can provide comfort, and a phone call can illuminate a dark night.


In the midst of great aggravation, they can put at least some things to right.
Even during chaotic times, these gestures can help put some things in order.


When your heart just feels like it's breaking, your life's slipping down past the plug.
When your heart is heavy and your life feels like it's falling apart.


And you feel like a ghost, the thing you want most is someone to give you a hug.
When you feel like a mere shadow of yourself, the thing you crave most is a comforting embrace.


It is my belief that for instant relief, a hug is the best cure of all.
I strongly believe that a hug is the most effective remedy for immediate relief.




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