PMP prides themselves on being a small town, independent band. In every aspect of their music including song writing, recording, mixing, and producing, from end to end, in-house. Some of PMP’s accomplishments include playing for their American troops stationed in Guantanamo Bay (GTMO). Then winning the title, “Best New Act In Country Music” on the nationally broadcasted show, “Texaco Country Showdown” in early 2013 at the famous Ryman Auditorium and home of the “Grand Ole Opry" in Nashville.
After a long hiatus from 2014-2019 PMP began releasing new music with the song “Hell’s Comin’ With Me”. In 2022, “Hell’s Comin’ With Me” made its way onto many streaming charts including getting as high as #2 on the global viral charts, just under Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”.
Father's Lament
Poor Mans Poison Lyrics
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Yeah we been blessed and we've been
cursed Your mommas know that I love you both,
But they won't tell you that I tried
I try every day of my life
It's been a test to make it here,
my hope has faded through the years
I've been holding on to prayer and I hope that some day soon,
Shows me my efforts aren't in vane
I've played the part, and I've played the fool, and I been used
And I let them get the best of me, but it was all for you
For what it's worth I never meant you any pain
Just so you know I love you both just the same
We've the best and we've seen the worst,
Yeah we been blessed and we've been cursed
It's all been worth it, just to watch you grow boys
And I'll be a Daddy till I die
When I die I'll keep the angels by your side
I've played the part, and I've played the fool, and I been used
And I let them get the best of me, but it was all for you
For what it's worth I never meant you any pain
Just so you know I love you both just the same
I played the part, and I've played the fool, and I been used
And I let them get the best of me, but it was all for you
For what it's worth I never meant you any pain
Just so you know I love you both just the same
Father's Lament by Poor Mans Poison is a song about a father's love for his children and the struggles he faces to make it through every day. The opening line, "We've the best and we've seen the worst, yeah we been blessed and we've been cursed" sets the tone for the entire song. The father acknowledges that he has had good times and bad times in his life, but through it all, he has remained devoted to his children. He promises to never stop being their father, even after he dies, and hopes that God will see his efforts and reward him.
Throughout the song, the father talks about the pain he has endured for his children. He has played the fool and been used but did so for the sake of his children. He insists that he never intended to hurt them and that he loves them both the same. The lines "And I let them get the best of me, but it was all for you" show just how far he has gone to provide for his children. He hopes that they will understand and appreciate his efforts.
In conclusion, Father's Lament is a touching tribute to fatherhood and the sacrifices that come with it. The raw emotions in the lyrics make it a powerful and relatable song for anyone who has struggled to provide for their family.
Line by Line Meaning
We've the best and we've seen the worst,
We’ve experienced the highs and lows, the good and the bad.
Yeah we been blessed and we've been cursed
We've been fortunate and unfortunate in life.
Your mommas know that I love you both,
Your mothers know that I care for you and love you unconditionally.
But they won't tell you that I tried
Your mothers won't tell you that, even when things were tough, I tried my best.
I try every day of my life
Every day of my life I've made an effort to be a good father.
It's been a test to make it here,
It's been a struggle to get to where we are today.
my hope has faded through the years
Over the years, I've lost hope that things could be better.
I've been holding on to prayer and I hope that some day soon,
I've been relying on prayer and I hope that soon my efforts will pay off.
God sees my efforts and my pain
I believe that God is aware of my struggles and the pain I've been through.
Shows me my efforts aren't in vane
This gives me hope that my efforts are not in vain.
I've played the part, and I've played the fool, and I been used
I've had to act a certain way, even if it wasn't who I truly am. I've also been taken advantage of by others.
And I let them get the best of me, but it was all for you
Despite being mistreated, I put up with it for your sake.
For what it's worth I never meant you any pain
I want to make it clear that I never intended to cause you any harm.
Just so you know I love you both just the same
No matter what, I love you both equally.
It's all been worth it, just to watch you grow boys
Despite everything that's happened, it's all been worth it to see you two grow into young men.
And I'll be a Daddy till I die
I will always be your father, no matter what happens.
When I die I'll keep the angels by your side
Even in death, I will do everything in my power to protect and watch over you.
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John
on Hell's Comin' with Me
I love this song
Ss
on Georgia Law Man
"And high noon came a little too soon that day"
"Knockin on the bank on the back way out of town"
"With the marshal's boys never far behind
And then West Virginia out on the horizon"
Ss
on Georgia Law Man
This aint correct
Vee
on C'mon Down
"got the preacher man preaching bout living in sin" gets me every time, how did they wright this masterpiece.