Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way

Breaking Nashville's Mold: Hank's Legacy Challenged
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Lyrics

Lord it's the same old tune fiddle and guitar

Expressing a sense of familiarity with the traditional country music sound represented by a fiddle and guitar.

Where do we take it from here

Pondering the direction or evolution of country music.

Rhinestone suits and new shiny cars

Referencing the flamboyant and flashy outfits (rhinestone suits) and luxurious cars often associated with country music stars.

It's been the same way for years

Noting the persistence of the same musical and lifestyle patterns in the country music scene over the years.

We made the change

Acknowledging a desire for change or innovation in the country music genre.


Somebody told us when we came to Nashville

Recalling advice received upon arriving in Nashville, suggesting that success is assured, drawing a parallel with Hank Williams' success.

Boys you really got it made

Receiving positive feedback about the potential for success in the music industry.

Old Hank made it here we're all sure that you will

Referencing Hank Williams as a successful figure in Nashville and expressing confidence in achieving similar success.

But I don't think Hank done it this a'way

Expressing doubt or skepticism that the current path aligns with the way Hank Williams pursued his career.

I don't think Hank done it this a'way, nah

Reiterating the skepticism that the current approach aligns with Hank Williams' style.


Been years on the road working one night stands

Reflecting on years spent on the road, performing in various locations, and the toll it has taken.

Speeding my young life away

Regretting the fast-paced and potentially reckless lifestyle of youth.

Yeah tell me one more time just so I'll understand

Seeking clarification or reassurance about whether Hank Williams followed a similar path.

Are you sure Hank done it this a'way

Expressing skepticism about the conformity of the current lifestyle with the way Hank Williams lived.

Did Ol' Hank really do it this a'way?

Persisting doubt about whether Hank Williams truly followed the same path.


Yeah I've seen the world with a four piece band

Having experienced the world as a musician, possibly suggesting a level of success with a four-piece band.

Looking sidways at me

Feeling the judgment or scrutiny of others (looking sideways) in response to their musical career.

Singing our songs want to hear us now and then

Desiring recognition for their music, even if only occasionally.

But I don't think Hank done 'em this a'way

Expressing doubt that Hank Williams approached his career in the same manner.

No I don't think Hank done 'em this a'way, yeah

Reiterating skepticism about Hank Williams' conformity to the current approach.


No I don't think Hank done 'em this a'way

Final repetition of doubt regarding Hank Williams' alignment with the current way.


Yeah I don't think Hank done 'em this a'way

Final repetition of skepticism about whether Hank Williams followed the same path.

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