Hard Working Man
Tribute to Grit: Love and Resilience in 'Hard Working Man' Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh Daddy was a hard-working man
Expressing that the speaker's father was diligent and industrious.
He had calloused hands and leather skin
Describing physical characteristics of the father, emphasizing hard labor.
A gentle touch soft enough for the roses
Highlighting the father's ability to balance toughness with a gentle touch.
Oh, and Mama was a hard-working woman
Indicating that the mother was also hardworking, portraying her attire and style.
She wore high heels and pencil skirts
Describing the mother's appearance, combining elegance with hard work.
She smiled and waved goodbye to the fly boys
Depicting a scene where the mother bids farewell to military personnel.
Sometimes you're the hammer
Introducing the metaphor of being either powerful (hammer) or vulnerable (nail) in life.
Sometimes you're the nail
Reiterating the metaphor to convey life's ups and downs.
That's what they taught me
Imparting a life lesson received from parents about resilience and adaptability.
Every time that I failed
Connecting personal experiences of failure with the lessons learned.
That's why I'm your hard-working man
Asserting the speaker's identity as a hardworking individual.
I spend time away to build a life for you and I
Explaining the sacrifice of spending time away to secure a better life for the family.
It's the name of the game
Referring to the challenges in life as "the name of the game."
Oh, and when we, when we get time alone
Anticipating moments of intimacy when the speaker and the partner are alone.
I'm gonna lay you down and take my time
Expressing the speaker's intention to savor and enjoy intimate moments.
And baby, that's when I'll breathe you in
Describing the deep connection and presence felt during intimate moments.
Oh, and that's why you're my hard-working woman
Affirming the partner's hardworking nature and dedication.
Oh, when life is tough you hold me tight
Describing the partner's support and strength during tough times.
Look me in the eye your love is enough
Emphasizing the partner's love as a source of strength and reassurance.
Sometimes you're the hammer
Repeating the metaphor to illustrate the dynamic nature of life's challenges.
Sometimes you're the nail
Echoing the idea that support is reciprocal in a relationship.
And that's when she whispers
Introducing a comforting message from the partner during challenging times.
I'll pick you up when you fail
Expressing the partner's commitment to uplift the speaker during failures.
Oh, you're my hard-working woman
Affirming the reciprocal nature of support, recognizing the partner as a hardworking woman.
And I am your man
Declaring the speaker's identity as the partner's man.
Oh, you're hard-working man
Reiterating the partner's acknowledgment of the speaker's hardworking nature.
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