Hattie's Jam
Twiddle Lyrics
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I heard a Keith Whitley Melody
And it made me think of you and all wisdom you had too
And everything you ever taught to me
Well it's so pretty to proud of that lonesome bluegrass sound
And when that banjo rolls I hear you singing sweet
And as you're mimicking the notes of the last guitar solo
You said Damn man well that's just what you need
And I sat back and learned out every note
Well it's ok to be alone you learn a lot about your own
It's a no hate zone in turn
When it's time to shut your eyes inside there's light that gives me life
Too blind to see so pure so free
The love you gave to those in need
Well I'm here my friend this love won't end
I'll spread your word no I won't turn back
When time's cut short and all that's left is your sweet love
Hattibagen McRat well your friends miss you man
The song "Hattie's Jam" by Twiddle is a tribute to a person known as Hattibagen McRat, who was an important figure in the life of the songwriter. The song starts with the singer listening to a Keith Whitley melody on country radio, which reminds him of Hattibagen McRat and all the wise things he had taught to him. The singer reminisces about the lonesome sound of the banjo that McRat used to play, and how he used to sing sweetly along to it, mimicking the last guitar solo notes. The singer is filled with nostalgia as he thinks about the love and wisdom McRat had given to all those in need.
The lyrics also touches upon the importance of being alone and learning about oneself in the process. The singer tells how Hattibagen McRat had taught him to appreciate the beauty of solitude and to be free from hate within oneself. The lyrics imply that McRat had left a deep impact on the singer's life and he promises to keep spreading his teachings of love and wisdom.
In summary, the song is an ode to a person who had a profound impact on the songwriter's life, and it serves as a reminder of the beauty of being oneself and the importance of spreading love and kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
A little bit ago I turned on country radio
I turned on a country radio station a short while ago
I heard a Keith Whitley Melody
I listened to a melody by Keith Whitley
And it made me think of you and all wisdom you had too
This melody reminded me of you and all the wisdom you shared with me
And everything you ever taught to me
All the things you taught me previously
Well it's so pretty to proud of that lonesome bluegrass sound
The lonesome bluegrass sound is so beautiful and worth being proud of
And when that banjo rolls I hear you singing sweet
When I hear the banjo, I remember you singing sweetly
And as you're mimicking the notes of the last guitar solo
As you were copying the notes of the last guitar solo
You said Damn man well that's just what you need
You said, 'Damn, man, that's just what you need'
Well I smiled and I laughed I said how pretty you are sweet Hat
I smiled and laughed and said, 'You're so pretty, sweet Hat'
And I sat back and learned out every note
I sat back and learned every note
Well it's ok to be alone you learn a lot about your own
It's okay to be alone because you can learn a lot about yourself
It's a no hate zone in turn
It's a space where there is no hate
When it's time to shut your eyes inside there's light that gives me life
When it's time to close your eyes, there's an inner light that gives me life
Too blind to see so pure so free
Blind, but pure and free
The love you gave to those in need
The love you gave to those who needed it
Well I'm here my friend this love won't end
I'm here, my friend, and this love won't end
I'll spread your word no I won't turn back
I'll spread your message and won't turn back
When time's cut short and all that's left is your sweet love
When time runs out and all that's left is your sweet love
Hattibagen McRat well your friends miss you man
Hattibagen McRat, your friends miss you, man
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@casekoerner2581
A little bit ago I turned on country radio
I heard a Keith Whitley Melody
And it made me think of you and all wisdom you had too
And everything you ever taught to me
Well it's so pretty to proud of that lonesome bluegrass sound
And when that banjo rolls I hear you singing sweet
And as you're mimicking the notes of the last guitar solo
You said Damn man well that's just what you need
Well I smiled and I laughed I said how pretty you are sweet Hat
And I sat back and learned out every note
Well it's ok to be alone you learn a lot about your own
It's a no hate zone in turn
When it's time to shut your eyes inside there's light that gives me life
Too blind to see so pure so free
The love you gave to those in need
Well I'm here my friend this love won't end
I'll spread your word no I won't turn back
When time's cut short and all that's left is your sweet love
Hattibagen McRat well your friends miss you man. You wake to greet the brand new day
Look up realize you're late
Rush out to make your plane
Can't find your keys again
The rent's been due for weeks
You need this gig to eat
Your car starts to leak
The engine's really weak
It won't start up in time
You try to find a ride
The bills weren't paid on time
Your cell phone lost the line
The problems wont go away
They keep piling on your plate
You just want to escape
You need to re-awake
Awake now listen to the words I'm
Saying in this line that your life will be just fine and
Troubles do not stay they
Get replaced with good times
Now you got a great life
Smile as you walk by
Thinking about the Day
Its late your legs wont rest today
Your body seems to ache
Your mind will win the race
Burning by your sleep again
The light blooms from the sun
The long dark night un-done
Another day of fun
Waiting for some luck to come
You keep hoping for a day
For things to go your way
When all decisions have been made
And karma's finally found its way
The drinks they pass the time
They help you to unwind
The guilt is killing me inside
Your eyes they need to reawake
Awake now listen to the words I'm
Saying in this line that your life will be just fine and
Troubles do not stay they
Get replaced with good times
Now you got a great life
Smile as you walk by
Thinking about the Day
Its grey the rain pours down my face
The tears become erased
A cleansing of my fate
Splashing down into my grin
My eyes become alive
A feeling left behind
A hidden world untied
Creating all you see today
The clouds they went away
Forever did I wait
But karma found my plate
Now Im smiling in the sun
We'll meet again someday
You smile and than ill say
When it rains it pours all day
Until love can find its way
Now listen to the words I'm
Saying in this line that your life will be just fine and
Troubles do not stay they
Get replaced with good times
Now you got a great life
Smile as you walk by
Thinking about the Day
@matthewcarr766
+Joseph Prieto "A little bit ago I turned on country radioI heard Keith Whitley sing a sweet melody
And it made me think of you and all the wisdom you had too
And everything you ever taught to me
Well it's so pretty to be proud of that lonesome bluegrass sound
And when that banjo rolls I hear you singing sweet
And as you're mimicking the notes of the last guitar solo
You said Damn man well that's just what you need
Well I smiled and I laughed I said how pretty you are sweet Hat
And I sat back and learned out every note
Well it's okay to be alone you learn a lot about your own
It's a no hate zone in turn
When it's time to shut your eyes inside there's light that gives me life
Too blind to see so pure so free
The love you gave to those in need
Well I'm here my friend this love won't end
I'll spread your word no I won't turn back
When time's cut short and all that's left is your sweet love
Hattibagen McRat well your friends miss you man"
@jbautista8432
You wake to greet the brand new day
Look up realize you're late
Rush out to make your plane
Can't find your keys again
The rent's been due for weeks
You need this gig to eat
Your car starts to leak
The engine's really weak
It won't start up in time
You try to find a ride
The bills weren't paid on time
Your cell phone lost the line
The problems wont go away
They keep piling on your plate
You just want to escape
You need to re-awake
Awake now listen to the words I'm
Saying in this line that your life will be just fine and
Troubles do not stay they
Get replaced with good times
Now you got a great life
Smile as you walk by
Thinking about the Day
Its late your legs wont rest today
Your body seems to ache
Your mind will win the race
Burning by your sleep again
The light blooms from the sun
The long dark night un-done
Another day of fun
Waiting for some luck to come
You keep hoping for a day
For things to go your way
When all decisions have been made
And karma's finally found its way
The drinks they pass the time
They help you to unwind
The guilt is killing me inside
Your eyes they need to reawake
Awake now listen to the words I'm
Saying in this line that your life will be just fine and
Troubles do not stay they
Get replaced with good times
Now you got a great life
Smile as you walk by
Thinking about the Day
Its grey the rain pours down my face
The tears become erased
A cleansing of my fate
Splashing down into my grin
My eyes become alive
A feeling left behind
A hidden world untied
Creating all you see today
The clouds they went away
Forever did I wait
But karma found my plate
Now Im smiling in the sun
We'll meet again someday
You smile and than ill say
When it rains it pours all day
Until love can find its way
now listen to the words I'm
Saying in this line that your life will be just fine and
Troubles do not stay they
Get replaced with good times
Now you got a great life
Smile as you walk by
Thinking about the Day
@a.p.2497
well..what cannot be said..will be wept...this band...but specifically..this song has lyrics that have materialized into my reality despite not discovering it until after the passing of my friend Ryan, who so unfortunately took his own life. he left behind tickets to see twiddle, so a few of our friends went and celebrated his life, attended the show..and although he's left us physically, I pretty firmly believe that he will remain a light to all of us who remember him and the person he was...
'the love you gave to those in need,
well i'm here my friend, this love won't end.'
@casekoerner2581
A little bit ago I turned on country radio
I heard a Keith Whitley Melody
And it made me think of you and all wisdom you had too
And everything you ever taught to me
Well it's so pretty to proud of that lonesome bluegrass sound
And when that banjo rolls I hear you singing sweet
And as you're mimicking the notes of the last guitar solo
You said Damn man well that's just what you need
Well I smiled and I laughed I said how pretty you are sweet Hat
And I sat back and learned out every note
Well it's ok to be alone you learn a lot about your own
It's a no hate zone in turn
When it's time to shut your eyes inside there's light that gives me life
Too blind to see so pure so free
The love you gave to those in need
Well I'm here my friend this love won't end
I'll spread your word no I won't turn back
When time's cut short and all that's left is your sweet love
Hattibagen McRat well your friends miss you man. You wake to greet the brand new day
Look up realize you're late
Rush out to make your plane
Can't find your keys again
The rent's been due for weeks
You need this gig to eat
Your car starts to leak
The engine's really weak
It won't start up in time
You try to find a ride
The bills weren't paid on time
Your cell phone lost the line
The problems wont go away
They keep piling on your plate
You just want to escape
You need to re-awake
Awake now listen to the words I'm
Saying in this line that your life will be just fine and
Troubles do not stay they
Get replaced with good times
Now you got a great life
Smile as you walk by
Thinking about the Day
Its late your legs wont rest today
Your body seems to ache
Your mind will win the race
Burning by your sleep again
The light blooms from the sun
The long dark night un-done
Another day of fun
Waiting for some luck to come
You keep hoping for a day
For things to go your way
When all decisions have been made
And karma's finally found its way
The drinks they pass the time
They help you to unwind
The guilt is killing me inside
Your eyes they need to reawake
Awake now listen to the words I'm
Saying in this line that your life will be just fine and
Troubles do not stay they
Get replaced with good times
Now you got a great life
Smile as you walk by
Thinking about the Day
Its grey the rain pours down my face
The tears become erased
A cleansing of my fate
Splashing down into my grin
My eyes become alive
A feeling left behind
A hidden world untied
Creating all you see today
The clouds they went away
Forever did I wait
But karma found my plate
Now Im smiling in the sun
We'll meet again someday
You smile and than ill say
When it rains it pours all day
Until love can find its way
Now listen to the words I'm
Saying in this line that your life will be just fine and
Troubles do not stay they
Get replaced with good times
Now you got a great life
Smile as you walk by
Thinking about the Day
@valerielaurikietis5649
How are there no likes? Thanks for posting these, someone else posted a poem or something earlier that is not the lyrics and someone actually wrote 'thanks for posting the words' 🤦🏻♀️. Mahli is amazing his Sugarsack session literally saved my life, the world is blessed he's out there making meaningful powerful and healing music that is badass and brilliant... The world is also blessed low key underdog heros just drop hard to find lyrics like this in the comments and leave it to be discovered and appreciated by those like me that believe those that dare to seek tend to find ;) In short u win and u rock, thank u xx
@christophecurrier7623
Shout out to all the festival kids one love
@seandempsey5161
Hell yeah brother
@zachwilliams8136
Love ya friend
@ChimmyxChang
PLUR
@kimberlyablog1655
I can't get over how stunning this voice is
@ukslag
kimberly ablog stunningly horrible
@be-bop4043
Agreed