You Win Again
Williams Hank Lyrics
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That you've been seen, a-runnin' 'round
I know that I should leave, but then
I just can't go, you win again
This heart of mine, could never see
What everybody knew but me
Just trusting you was my great sin
I'm sorry for your victim now
'Cause soon his head, like mine will bow
He'll give his heart, but all in vain
And someday say, you win again
You have no heart, you have no shame
You take true love, and give the blame
I guess that I, should not complain
I love you still, you win again
The lyrics to Hank Williams' song "You Win Again" tell a story of heartbreak and defeat. The singer reveals that news has spread all over town, indicating that the person they were in love with has been seen "runnin' around." Although the singer knows they should leave, they feel unable to do so and claim that the person has "won again." The singer realizes that their trusting nature was a mistake and that everyone else knew the truth about the person except for them. They apologize to the person who will eventually fall victim to the same heartbreak that they have experienced since they gave their heart to someone who didn't deserve it.
It's clear that even though the person being sung about lacks a heart and shame, the singer still loves them. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they should not complain and they love the person despite what they have done. This could be seen as an example of how blinded love can be led to denial, where the singer is aware of the person's wrongdoings but still chooses to remain by their side, subjecting themselves to heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
The news is out, all over town
Word has spread throughout the community
That you've been seen, a-runnin' 'round
You have been spotted with someone other than me
I know that I should leave, but then
I am aware that I should end this relationship
I just can't go, you win again
Despite knowing I should leave, I cannot bring myself to do so and you have achieved victory in this situation
This heart of mine, could never see
I was blind to the truth of your actions and intentions
What everybody knew but me
The truth was evident to those around me, but I denied it
Just trusting you was my great sin
My mistake was placing my trust in you
What can I do, you win again
I am left with no options, and you have emerged victorious once more
I'm sorry for your victim now
I sympathize with your current partner
'Cause soon his head, like mine will bow
Your new partner will also come to realize the truth of your actions
He'll give his heart, but all in vain
Your new partner will give you their heart, but it will be for naught
And someday say, you win again
Your new partner will eventually realize the truth and you will emerge victorious once more
You have no heart, you have no shame
You lack compassion and are unrepentant in your actions
You take true love, and give the blame
You manipulate genuine love in order to avoid taking responsibility for your actions
I guess that I, should not complain
I have no right to express discontent as I willingly put myself in this situation
I love you still, you win again
Despite everything, I still love you and you have emerged victorious once again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
San Anto
The sad part is that you can feel the pain in Hank's voice singing songs like this. It's almost as if he knew life would be short. Love you Hank, RIP.
Mark Smith
The poor man. Rest easy Hank.
gary brockwell
Yes bruver but coz truth is truly truth🙏🗣️👍🇬🇧💯 we
Still miss you Hank💞 GOD 🙏 BLESS.......
The_impersonater-Of-The_Non-Existent
Hehe 29
The_impersonater-Of-The_Non-Existent
@Mark Smith you all mistreat the soul acting like they are their body. You Disrespect the body by crying for yourselves saying you miss them, telling not only yourself but them as well, that they are no longer here...
Danny Henderson
I agree
cynthia genaille
i can sit here and listen to his music all day i just love his voice
Davidcooker
Hello,how are you doing?
Rene Gordon
@Davidcooker me 2
cokerg2003
Lord have mercy - how much heart can one man put into a song?