My son calls another man daddy
Williams Hank Lyrics
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I can't keep the tears from my eyes
My son calls another man daddy
The right to his love I've been denied
My son calls another man daddy
He'll ne'er know my name nor my face
God only knows how it hurts me
Each night I laid there in prison
I pictured a future so bright
For he was the one ray of sunshine
That shone through the darkest of nights
Today his mother shares a new love
She just couldn't stand my disgrace
My son calls another man daddy
And longs for the love he can't replace
My son calls another man daddy
He'll ne'er know my name nor my face
God only knows how it hurts me
For another to be in my place
In "My son calls another man daddy," Hank Williams mourns his loss of parental rights to his son, who now calls another man "daddy." The first stanza sets the tone with Williams expressing his sorrow and acknowledging the tears he cannot hold back. The second and third stanzas delve into the pain he feels at being excluded from his son's life, imagining how his son will never know him like he knows the other man.
The fourth stanza sets the stage for understanding why Williams is no longer in his son's life. He has been in prison, and during that time, he dreamed of a bright future with his son. But, when he is released from prison, he finds that his ex-partner has formed a new relationship, and his son now has another man in his life. Finally, the fifth stanza closes with a reiteration of the pain that Williams feels, the pain of knowing that another man is in his place, that his son will never know him as his father.
Overall, the lyrics are deeply emotional and demonstrate the powerful love that parents have for their children. Williams does not blame anyone explicitly, but it is clear that his personal choices have consequences, including the fact that he is no longer part of his son's life. The song highlights the depth of Williams' emotional state, his pain and sadness, as he is forced to acknowledge the loss of his son's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight my head is bowed in sorrow
I am feeling very sad and ashamed of my situation
I can't keep the tears from my eyes
I am crying because I am in so much pain
My son calls another man daddy
My son has a new father figure in his life
The right to his love I've been denied
I am unable to receive any love from my son because I am not his father figure anymore
He'll ne'er know my name nor my face
My son will never know who I am or what I look like
God only knows how it hurts me
Only God knows how much emotional pain I am experiencing
For another to be in my place
It is extremely difficult for me to feel that someone else has taken my place in my son's life
Each night I laid there in prison
I spent every night in prison, thinking about my future
I pictured a future so bright
I imagined a happy and successful future for myself and my family
For he was the one ray of sunshine
My son was the only bright spot in my life
That shone through the darkest of nights
Even when things were at their worst, my son gave me hope and happiness
Today his mother shares a new love
My ex-wife has moved on and found love with someone else
She just couldn't stand my disgrace
My ex-wife was unable to remain with me because of my shameful actions
And longs for the love he can't replace
My son misses me but he is unable to receive the same love that I used to provide
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEWELL HOUSE, HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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Gab Pinto
This man is quite possibly the most amazing human being who has ever lived. He was taken at 29 years old and he died a horrifying death. They did not cherish him in life, only to become the greatest country singer and overall story telling juggernaut legend the world will ever see. If i listen to hank i need tissues because man oh man he hits the center of my soul
Shirley Benett
Yes he does 😢
teil liet
Amen
Rene Gordon
i feel the same way my friend
Ray Moore
I love to hear old Hank.Thanks for the post.. Just amazes me at the impact this great man had on country music ! I keep thinking what an impact if he could have lived 25 years longer.He was a genius at writing songs. Miss him. R.I.P.
Sigrid Buck
HE ALSO HAD SOME. FEELING , AN AURA WHEN HE SANG ! MOST SINGERS WHO WRITE THEIR OWN SONGS. DO. BETTER !! LIKE MARTY ROBBINS WROTE MANY OF HIS ,
Jeff Glinka
A country tear jerker. I tried to avoid playing if for a recently divorced friend with a young son, but he insisted he must hear this HW song, when I played it, he broke down and cried. Sing it Hank!
Kaaren Lynch
Hank was the greatest! In his short life he wrote and sang more songs that anyone else I know. And the "I saw the Light" movie was wonderful. Tom Hiddleston did a great job on that.
Hbomb6440
My beautiful Mam used to sing some of Hank's songs when we were kids, I'd give everything I own and more to hear her voice again.
Willam Boarman
Hank Williams Sr has been my most favorite country singer since early childhood. I suppose he always will. No one, and I mean no one can top him!