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Hank Don't Fail Me Now
The Ranch Lyrics
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There was a big ass you-Haul trailer in my way
And she was headed for the car so I grabbed my old guitar
I got one more chance before she drives away
So Hank don't fail me now, 'cause you've always bailed me out
'Your cheatin' heart' could set that suitcase down
Give me one more song to whine that'll make her change her mind
Yeah, she was throwin' stuff and cussin' like a sailor at me
She was waving her arms around like she was fightin' bees
If I could yodel her a lick that just might do the trick
If I sang, "I saw the light" would she believe?
So Hank don't fail me now, 'cause you've always bailed me out
'Your cheatin' heart' could set that suitcase down
Give me one more song to whine that'll make her change her mind
'Cause she's walkin' out, Hank don't fail me now
Hank don't fail me now, 'cause you've always bailed me out
'Your cheatin' heart' could set that suitcase down
Just give me one more song to whine that'll make her change her mind
'Cause she's walkin' out, Hank don't fail me now
She's walkin' out
Hank don't fail me now
She's walkin' out
Hank don't fail me now
The Ranch's song "Hank Don't Fail Me Now" tells the story of a man who is in a desperate situation, trying to stop his lover from leaving him. The first verse implies that the woman is leaving him and has packed her bags and is ready to go. However, the man believes that he can change her mind and keep her from leaving by playing a song on his guitar. He is willing to try anything at this point.
In the second verse, the man describes the woman's behavior as she prepares to leave him. She is throwing things and screaming at him. He believes that if he sings a particular song, he just might be able to convince her to stay.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Hank don't fail me now" over and over again. The man is pleading with Hank, likely referring to the country music legend Hank Williams, for one more chance to save his relationship. He is hoping that a song like "Your Cheatin' Heart" will be enough to stop her from leaving.
Overall, the song portrays a man who is not ready to let go of his relationship despite the fact that his lover is about to walk out on him. The song allows the listener to empathize with his situation and feel his desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a heck of a time gettin' into my house today
It was difficult for me to enter my house today
There was a big ass you-Haul trailer in my way
There was a big U-Haul trailer blocking my way
And she was headed for the car so I grabbed my old guitar
She was going towards the car, so I took my old guitar
I got one more chance before she drives away
I have one last opportunity before she leaves
So Hank don't fail me now, 'cause you've always bailed me out
I need your help now, Hank, because you've always come to my rescue
'Your cheatin' heart' could set that suitcase down
Your song 'Your Cheatin' Heart' could cause her to put down her suitcase
Give me one more song to whine that'll make her change her mind
Give me another song that will convince her to change her decision
'Cause she's walkin' out, Hank don't fail me now
She's leaving, Hank, I need your help now more than ever
Yeah, she was throwin' stuff and cussin' like a sailor at me
She was throwing things and swearing at me like a sailor
She was waving her arms around like she was fightin' bees
She was flailing her arms around like she was fighting bees
If I could yodel her a lick that just might do the trick
If I could sing a yodel that could convince her, that could work
If I sang, “I saw the light” would she believe?
If I sang 'I Saw the Light', would she change her mind?
She's walkin' out
She's leaving
Hank don't fail me now
I need your help, Hank
She's walkin' out
She's leaving
Hank don't fail me now
I need your help, Hank
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