Mission from Hank
Unveiling the Musical Odyssey: A Journey on a Hank-inspired Mission
Lyrics
There was a brand new stranger at the old bus station.
Introduction of a new person at the bus station.
He said music city is my destination.
Expressing the person's goal to make it in the music industry in Nashville.
He said the whole wide world's gonna sing my song,
Belief that the world will embrace and sing the person's song.
And you can take that to the bank.
Confident assertion that the prediction will come true.
I'm on a mission.
Reiteration of the person being on a mission inspired by Hank Williams.
I'm on a mission.
-I'm on a mission from Hank.
-He got a furnished room and a job at the market.
Description of the person's modest living conditions and job.
He kept a little notebook in his back pocket,
Mention of the person's habit of constantly writing songs.
And every time you'd see him he was writing a song.
Emphasis on the person's dedication to songwriting.
And he would never leave one piece blank, (he'd say:)
Commitment to completing songs without leaving any part unfinished.
I'm on a mission.
Reiteration of the person being on a mission inspired by Hank Williams.
I'm on a mission.
-I'm on a mission from Hank.
-He sang when no one would listen,
Expressing resilience in singing even when not initially appreciated, with the hope that people will eventually listen.
So he sang until they hung on every word.
-Ah, then one day his phone started ringing,
Narrative shift to the person receiving recognition and a call from the industry.
They said we want you and the songs you've been singing.
-And the kid said fine, just give me some time
-To talk to my patron saint. (You see:)
-I'm on a mission.
Reiteration of the person being on a mission inspired by Hank Williams.
I'm on a mission.
-I'm on a mission from Hank.
-(Yes sir,) that night, as he laid in the darkness,
Depiction of a moment of guidance from Luke, advising the person to stay true to themselves in the face of potential changes.
Ol' Luke, the drifter, came to him and said:
-Oh, now here's your chance, boy, go on and take it.
-You sing from the heart, and you're gonna make it,
-But if anybody tries to change you
-Into something that you ain't, (you tell 'em:)
-I'm on a mission.
Reiteration of the person being on a mission inspired by Hank Williams.
I'm on a mission.
-I'm on a mission from Hank.
-I'm on a mission.
Final affirmation of the person's mission inspired by Hank Williams.
I'm on a mission.
-I'm on a mission from Hank.
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