Lyrics
My Old Man'
The title of the song, indicating a personal connection to the singer's father figure.
Written by: Wes Shipp
Credit to the songwriter, Wes Shipp.
He had a Florida Gators hat
Describes an article of clothing associated with the father, linking him to the Florida Gators.
Stood about 5 foot 8
Gives the physical stature of the father figure.
And he loved Merle, Willie and Old George Strait
Lists the father's appreciation for country music icons like Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and George Strait.
He drank his coffee black
Details his preference for black coffee.
Smoked Marlboro cigarettes
Indicates his smoking habit with a specific brand of cigarettes, Marlboro.
And if there's a better man, I ain't found one yet
Expresses the singer's admiration for his father, suggesting he hasn't found a better man.
That there's My Old Man
Reiterates the identification of the father figure.
To make sure we were fed and warm, he did everything he can
Highlights the father's efforts to provide for the family, ensuring their basic needs of food and warmth were met.
And I bet if he could, he'd go and do it all over again
Suggests that if given the chance, the father would willingly repeat those efforts.
Yeah, that's My Old Man
Restates the identity of the singer's father.
He said a man's word is everything
Shares the father's belief in the importance of honesty and integrity, emphasizing the value of keeping one's word.
Don't lie and don't you steal
Further reinforces the values instilled by the father: not to lie or steal.
And he was somethin' else with a rod and reel
Highlights the father's skill and passion for fishing with a rod and reel.
Just like Waylon and Jessie
Draws parallels between the father and country music icons Waylon Jennings and Jessie Colter.
Yeah, just like Johnny and June
Compares the father's relationship to his wife with that of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.
My momma thinks that he hung the moon
Expresses the mother's high regard and admiration for the father.
That there's My Old Man
Reiterates the identity of the father figure.
He'd work until his fingers bled and he calloused up his hands
Describes the father's hard work, leading to physical evidence of labor on his hands.
And I bet if he could, he'd go and do it all over again
Suggests the father's willingness to repeat his hard work if given the chance.
Yeah, that's My Old Man
Confirms the singer's identification of their father figure.
Yeah That's My Old Man
Reaffirms the singer's connection to their father.
Now when he comes to see me
Describes interactions with the father during visits, engaging in storytelling.
We'll all sit around and then
Depicts a familial setting during these visits.
I'll fire one up and he'll tell stories about way back when
Highlights the father's reminiscing about past experiences.
He ain't got very long
Suggests the father's limited time left due to age or health issues.
That I already know
Expresses the singer's awareness of the father's declining health.
And it breaks my heart when he hugs my neck and says ""Son, I got to go.""
Reflects the emotional difficulty of parting ways with the father during these visits.
That there's My Old Man
Reaffirms the identity of the singer's father.
And so he knows how much I love him, I'll do anything I can
Expresses the singer's willingness to demonstrate love and care for the father.
And I wish I could turn back time
Expresses a desire to change the past and relive childhood under the father's guidance.
Grow up all over again
Expresses a wish to experience childhood again with the father as a companion and guide.
Yeah, that's my best friend
Emphasizes the strong bond between the singer and their father, referring to him as their best friend.
My Old Man
Confirms the identity and significance of the singer's father.
Yeah, that's My Old Man
Reaffirms gratitude and acknowledgement toward the father.
Thanks Old Man..
Expresses gratitude and thanks to the father figure.
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