Hammer
Troy Cartwright Lyrics
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Followed by a "Damn, you've done it this time, here's what I'm gonna do"
And there's a door bein' slammed
Followed by gravel kickin' up from the back of a black Trans Am
Yeah, and that's a hammer, that's a heavy blow
That's a nine-pound comin' down on a "Never should've let her go"
And that's a killer, put her hurt down deep
Yeah, that's a hammer
There's a bag and an axe to grind
In a backseat, she left everything else behind
And there's hell, and there's how I feel
And there's a poundin' in my head and a bed that's cold as steel
Yeah, and that's a hammer, that's a heavy blow
That's a nine-pound comin' down on a "Never should've let her go"
And that's a killer, put her hurt down deep
When a devil-red dust cloud risin' up's all you see
Yeah, that's a hammer
This ain't no note that she left behind
This ain't no tear fallin' from her eyes
It's the fire in the words of a last goodbye
That's a hammer, that's a heavy blow
That's a nine-pound comin' down on a "Never should've let her go"
Yeah, and that's a killer, put her hurt down deep
When a devil-red dust cloud risin' up's all you see
Yeah, that's a hammer
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This song by Troy Cartwright, "Hammer," is a poignant and powerful portrayal of heartbreak and regret. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who has just been dealt a heavy blow: his lover has left him, and he is left to pick up the pieces of his shattered heart. The song's opening lines describe the angry, hurtful words that were exchanged between the couple, which led to the final breakup. The sound of the door slamming and the car peeling out emphasize the finality of the moment.
But it is the chorus that truly captures the essence of the song's emotion. The singer likens his heartbreak to a hammer coming down, and the weight of that hammer is significant. The nine-pound hammer is a metaphor for the pain, regret, and sadness that the singer is feeling. The phrase "never should've let her go" echoes throughout the song, emphasizing the profound sense of loss that the man is experiencing.
The final verse is perhaps the most powerful of all. The singer notes that this breakup is not like any other. It is not a simple "note" or a few tears shed. It is a "hammer," a force so strong that it has knocked him down and left him reeling. The image of a "devil-red dust cloud rising up" is particularly striking, evoking the idea of a catastrophic event that has left the singer in shambles. Overall, "Hammer" is a haunting and deeply moving song about the true toll of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a "screw" followed by a "you"
An argument starts with blame being placed on the other person.
Followed by a "Damn, you've done it this time, here's what I'm gonna do"
The singer is angry and plans to take action.
And there's a door bein' slammed
The argument ends with a door being slammed in anger.
Followed by gravel kickin' up from the back of a black Trans Am
The person who caused the argument drives off in a black Trans Am.
Yeah, and that's a hammer, that's a heavy blow
The anger from the argument hits hard like a hammer.
That's a nine-pound comin' down on a "Never should've let her go"
The singer regrets losing someone they cared about.
And that's a killer, put her hurt down deep
The pain of the loss is intense.
When a devil-red dust cloud risin' up's all you see
The visual of anger and pain is overwhelming.
Yeah, that's a hammer
The intense emotions and pain are described as a hammer.
There's a bag and an axe to grind
The person who caused the argument left behind belongings they didn't care about.
In a backseat, she left everything else behind
The person who left didn't take the singer's feelings into consideration.
And there's hell, and there's how I feel
The artist is in a lot of emotional pain.
And there's a poundin' in my head and a bed that's cold as steel
The singer is physically and mentally affected by the loss.
This ain't no note that she left behind
The person who left didn't leave a goodbye note.
This ain't no tear fallin' from her eyes
The person who left didn't show any sadness or remorse for the situation.
It's the fire in the words of a last goodbye
The final words said were filled with passion and anger.
Yeah, and that's a hammer, that's a heavy blow
The loss of the relationship hits hard like a hammer.
That's a nine-pound comin' down on a "Never should've let her go"
The singer deeply regrets letting their lover go.
Yeah, and that's a killer, put her hurt down deep
The pain of losing someone is unbearable.
When a devil-red dust cloud risin' up's all you see
The artist is consumed by the anger and sadness they feel.
Yeah, that's a hammer
The intense emotions and pain are described as a hammer.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Montana, Brandon Calvin Hood, Troy Cartwright Dixon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TroyCartwright
hey y’all – thanks for watching the Hammer official music video. for me, it’s the glass breaking but i’d love to hear about your favorite part. leave a comment and let me know after you watch.
@nikkitroynar4051
Great voice, love the song, I think the car is awesome, because its mine.😊
@antrigen1480
I like the music style, like the song and if I were 30 years younger I would be asking about the Lady in the video...
@paulajane9828
I love everything about all your song forever 🎸❣🎸
@wendyschmidt4339
Good Luck in your endeavors 💕🙏🏻🌹 I’m hooked
@cynthiabutler3039
My new fav. Had a few that thought they could controll
@Alexandre-nw7jh
Badass country rock ! Bravo from Paris
@paulajane9828
I love everything about this song forever ❤🎸🎸❤
@TroyCartwright
thanks Paula.
@HildaHinojosa
Loved everything about it!