A heartfelt country song that captures the struggles of a husband and father working tirelessly for his family while grappling with feelings of exhaustion, unappreciation, and anger. The lyrics reflect on the daily grind, the emotional toll it takes, and the longing for recognition and love in a busy world.
Verse 1:
Out in the morning sun, I rise,
Another long day, no time for lullabies.
I put on my boots, and I wear my old hat,
Got bills to pay, there ain't no time to chat.
Chorus:
I'm a workin' man, I do what I gotta do,
Punchin' that clock, but I'm feeling so blue.
For my wife and my kids, I give my all,
But sometimes, ain't nobody hearin' my call.
Verse 2:
I come home tired, and it shows on my face,
The kids are all laughin', they need a warm space.
But I'm feelin' heavy, the weight on my chest,
When I look in their eyes, I just want to rest.
Chorus:
I'm a workin' man, I do what I gotta do,
Punchin' that clock, but I'm feeling so blue.
For my wife and my kids, I give my all,
But sometimes, ain't nobody hearin' my call.
Bridge:
I try to stay strong, but the anger creeps in,
I need to be held, to feel like I can win.
A word of appreciation can go such a long way,
Just one little smile can brighten my day.
Verse 3:
So I’m out here again, under skies so wide,
Building our dreams, pride by pride.
But tonight I’m a little weary, and I just need a break,
To know that they love me, for my hard work's sake.
Chorus:
I'm a workin' man, I do what I gotta do,
Punchin' that clock, but I'm feeling so blue.
For my wife and my kids, I give my all,
But sometimes, ain't nobody hearin' my call.
Outro:
So here's my song, from a tired man's heart,
Just look past the struggle, see the love from the start.
Behind every calloused hand, lies a heart that's still pure,
I’m doin' my best, I just hope they’re sure.
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It’s about me, a husband and dad who works so hard for his family but feels exhausted, unappreciated, and sometimes angry
Waylon Jennings