Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
Daddy's Line: Navigating Love's Boundaries in Hank Williams Jr.'s Song
Lyrics
Everybody knows you've been stepping on my toes
Expressing frustration with someone stepping on the speaker's toes, metaphorically indicating interference or disrespect.
And I'm getting pretty tired of it
Conveying weariness with the mentioned behavior and a desire for it to stop.
Stepping out of line and a messing with my mind
Accusing the person of crossing boundaries and causing mental distress.
If you had any sense you'd quit
Suggesting that the person should be sensible enough to cease their actions.
'Cause ever since you was a little bitty teeny girl
Recalling a time when the individual was much younger, emphasizing a long history between them.
You said I was the only one in this whole world
Highlighting a past commitment where the person claimed the speaker was the only one for them.
Better do some thinking, honey, then you'll find
Encouraging the person to reflect on their actions and reconsider their behavior.
You got the only daddy that'll walk the line
Asserting that the speaker is the only one who will remain steadfast and committed.
Walk the line, walking the line
Reiterating the theme of commitment and staying true to the relationship.
I keep a working every day, all you wanna do is play
Expressing frustration with the person's lack of commitment and desire for play over work.
And I'm tired of staying out all night
Communicating exhaustion from staying out late, possibly due to the other person's actions.
I'm a coming unglued from your funny little moods
Describing a feeling of falling apart due to the other person's unpredictable behavior.
Now, honey, baby, that ain't right
Stating that the current situation is not fair or right.
'Cause ever since you was a little bitty teeny girl
Repeating the notion of a long history together from the person's youth.
You said I was the only man in this whole world
Recalling a past declaration of exclusivity and singularity in the relationship.
Better do some thinking, honey, you might find
Encouraging the person to think seriously about their actions and consequences.
You got the only daddy that'll walk the line
Emphasizing that the speaker is the only one who will remain loyal and committed.
Walk the line, walking the line, walking the line
Repeating the theme of walking the line, signifying commitment and fidelity.
You keep a packing up my clothes, nearly everybody knows
Pointing out that the person is spreading rumors or talking negatively about the speaker.
That you're still just a putting me on
Accusing the person of deceiving or manipulating the speaker.
When I start a walking, gonna hear you start a talking
Anticipating that when the speaker distances themselves, the person will express regret and plead for a return.
And a begging me to come back home
Describing a scenario where the person will beg the speaker to come back home after leaving.
'Cause ever since you was a little bitty teeny girl
Reiterating the idea of a longstanding relationship since the person's youth.
You said I was the only one in this whole world
Recalling past affirmations of exclusivity and singularity in the relationship.
Better do some thinking, honey, you might find
Advising the person to reflect on their actions for a potential realization of the speaker's significance.
You got the only daddy that'll walk the line
Stating that the speaker is the only one who will remain faithful and committed.
Walk the line, walking the line, walk the line
Repeating the theme of walking the line, emphasizing loyalty and commitment.
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