An emotional ballad portraying the struggles of a dedicated husband and father who tirelessly provides for his family. This heartfelt song captures the exhaustion, feelings of unappreciation, and bursts of anger that come from the daily grind of hard work, all while emphasizing the unconditional love for his family.
Verse 1:
I rise with the sun, another day to face,
With calloused hands and a tired grace.
I put on my boots, my work clothes tight,
It's a long road ahead, gotta make things right.
Chorus:
But I’m just a working man, with weary soul,
Giving all I got to keep my family whole.
Yet in the silence, I feel so alone,
Wondering if they see the seeds I’ve sown.
Verse 2:
Each brick I lay, each dollar I earn,
Is for their smiles, for love in return.
But when I come home, I’m met with the sighs,
That heavy silence, no sweet lullabies.
Chorus:
But I’m just a working man, with weary soul,
Giving all I got to keep my family whole.
Yet in the silence, I feel so alone,
Wondering if they see the seeds I’ve sown.
Bridge:
Sometimes the anger rises, like steam from the ground,
A voice in my head, it echoes around.
“Am I the only one fighting this fight?"
As I hold my breath, and kneel down to pray at night.
Verse 3:
But love’s in the sacrifice, I guess that’s the deal,
For every worn-out moment, there’s joy that I feel.
So I lace up my boots, I give it my all,
For the sound of their laughter, I’ll never let fall.
Chorus:
'Cause I’m just a working man, with weary soul,
Giving all I got to keep my family whole.
Yet in the silence, I feel so alone,
Wondering if they see the seeds I’ve sown.
Outro:
But I live for those moments, when the sun breaks through,
A hug from my kids, a love that’s true.
So I’ll carry this load, no matter how tough,
In the heart of a man, there’s always enough.
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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
johnny cash