Come Hell Or High Water
T Graham Brown Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
'cause it'll all wash away girl, in the river of time,
if you need a shoulder, i'll be around,
i'll be your rock to hold onto, till the river goes down.
(chorus)
It's hell and high water, that your goin' thru,
but come hell and high water, i'll be here waiting for you.
Can't keep you from cryin', and I can't stop your pain,
bright instant sunshine, never could stop the rain,
but you know that i'll be there, just like that ole sun,
to be your good morning, when your cryin's all done.
It's hell and high water, that your goin' thru,
but come hell or high water, i'll be here waiting for you
(repeat chorus)
The lyrics of T Graham Brown's song "Hell and High Water" address someone struggling with a difficult time in their life that is represented as a turbulent river. The singer reassures this person that their troubles will eventually subside as time passes, and that he will support them until they do. The chorus emphasizes this commitment, promising that no matter how bad things get, he will be there for them to come back to.
The metaphor of the river serves to remind the listener that life has ups and downs, but that eventually things will get easier. The singer acknowledges that he cannot protect the person from pain or shield them from their emotions, but that he can offer a steadying presence that they can hold onto as they navigate through their difficulties.
Overall, the song encourages a message of support and solidarity during hard times, and reminds the listener that even in the midst of chaos, there can be comfort and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Now baby don't worry, if he troubles your mind,
Don't fret about your troubles caused by him
'cause it'll all wash away girl, in the river of time,
Don't worry, time is a great healer
if you need a shoulder, i'll be around,
If you need a listening ear, I'll be there for you
i'll be your rock to hold onto, till the river goes down.
You can rely on me until the tough times pass
It's hell and high water, that your goin' thru,
You're going through a really tough time
but come hell and high water, i'll be here waiting for you.
I'll be here for you through thick and thin
Can't keep you from cryin', and I can't stop your pain,
I can't take away your sadness and pain
bright instant sunshine, never could stop the rain,
Even good times can't prevent the bad times from happening
but you know that i'll be there, just like that ole sun,
But I'll always be there for you, like the sun that rises every day
to be your good morning, when your cryin's all done.
To be there for you when you're feeling better
come hell or high water, i'll be here waiting for you.
No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX HARVEY, T. GRAHAM BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1986 {December 7th} "Hell and High Water" by T. Graham Brown peaked at #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Hot Country Singles* chart...
And the day before on December 6th, "Hell and High Water" also reached #1 {for 1 week} on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart...
Between 1985 and 2003 the Arabi, Georgia native had twenty-three records on the Hot Country Singles chart, eleven made the Top 10 with three reaching #1, the above "Hell and High Water", "Don't Go To Strangers" for one week in December of 1986 and "Darlene" for one week in October of 1988...
One of his twenty-three charted records was a duet with Tanya Tucker, "Don't Go Out", it peaked at #6 in 1990...
T. Graham Brown, born Anthony Graham Brown, celebrated his 66th birthday two months ago on October 30th, 2020...
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Hot Country Singles' Top 10 on December 7th, 1986:
#2. "Too Much Is Not Enough" by the Bellamy Brothers
#3. "Mind Your Own Business" by Hank Williams, Jr.
#4. "Give Me Wings" by Michael Johnson
#5. "Love's Gonna Get You Someday" by Ricky Skaggs
#6. "What Am I Gonna Do About You" by Reba McEntire
#7. "Cry Myself To Sleep" by The Judds
#8. "What You'll Do When I'm Gone" by Waylon Jennings
#9. "Then It's Love" by Don Williams
#10. "Fallin' For You For Years" by Conway Twitty
Lola_Bug
When I was a teenager and went through a bad heartbreak my daddy was worried about me so he put this song on and made me dance with him. He made me feel so much better.
Jessica Taylor
What a sweet memory❤
Vicki Boyls Ray
I still listen to this...on tv some stated he'll in high water...made me think of this song goggled that line & artist & song 🎵 popped up...brought back lots of memories. He is an awesome artist love his music!!❤
Lola_Bug
@Vicki Boyls Ray truly an incredible artist sadly underrated so many country stars with incredible voices are just ignored from that era.
misty ethridge
2021, I'm still listening to this, alot of meaning behind this song ❤
Diane Redden
Love his songs
Paul Grisez
I
This is my favorite T Graham Brown of all time
Troy Daigle
I'm with you misty, June 2022, still has a lot of meaning
Stacy Newsom
Listening in 2022 also
oti kang
Listening in 2023❤