Queen of the World
The Bottle Rockets Lyrics

She was singing Hank Williams
The woman was singing Hank Williams when the singer walked into the room.

When I walked through the door
The singer entered the room when the woman was singing Hank Williams.

Put a nail through my heart
The woman's singing affected the singer deeply.

Wouldn't a hurt me no more
Despite the pain it caused, the artist wanted to listen to the woman sing.

She must been hurt bad
The artist believes the woman's emotional performance suggests she has experienced personal hardships.

To sing it that way
The singer is impressed by the woman's soulful interpretation of the song.

Made we wanna hold her
The singer felt a strong emotional connection to the woman.

Tell her everything'd be okay
The artist wanted to comfort and reassure the woman.

What are you doing in a place like this, girl?
The artist wonders why such a talented woman is performing in such a small venue.

Any fool could see you're the queen of the world
The artist believes the woman's talent and emotional power make her deserving of the title 'queen of the world'.

There's a woman who loves me waiting back home
The singer has a significant other who cares for him.

We had us a fight
The artist and his significant other recently argued.

I left her there all alone
The singer left his significant other upset and alone after their argument.

Then I heard this sweet angel
The woman's singing voice is described as being like that of an angel.

Sing 'You Win Again'
The woman sang 'You Win Again,' which caused the singer to feel regret and guilt over his argument with his significant other.

Made me realize what a bastard I been
The artist's realization of his own wrongdoing was prompted by the woman's song.

I put down my drink and I ran out the door
The artist left the venue suddenly after hearing the woman sing.

Found her home crying just like before
The singer returned home and found his significant other still upset and crying.

My hat in my hand
The singer was contrite and humbled when he returned home.

I bowed my head
The artist exhibited humility and penitence upon his return home.

I begged her forgiveness
The artist asked for his significant other's forgiveness for his past and recent behavior.

Here's what I said:
The artist is about to reveal what he said to his significant other when he asked for forgiveness.

Yes, any fool could see you're the queen of the world
The singer repeats his belief that the woman's talent and emotional depth make her deserving of the title 'queen of the world'.